Security and Governance Consultant

Salary: £65,000 - £80,000

Location: Remote UK with regular client site visits and travel requirements

Join Our Team as a Security and Governance Consultant at Focus Group.

Who We Are:

At Focus Group, we know our people are our greatest asset. We are a growing company that thrives on collaboration, energy and creativity, where every individual plays a key role in shaping our success. Our security practice delivers innovative governance and strategic security solutions to enterprise clients through our bespoke Fractional CxO and IT Strategy frameworks. We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced security leader to join our team and help shape the future of our security consulting services.

If you’re looking for an exciting, senior-level role where you can make a real strategic impact while working with diverse, high-profile clients, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What We’re Looking For:

The ideal person for this role will be someone who thrives in a dynamic consulting environment, has exceptional strategic thinking capabilities, and can seamlessly transition between tactical board-level discussions and operational technical security work. You’ll need to be a natural leader, an outstanding communicator, and someone comfortable working both independently as a trusted advisor and as part of our collaborative security team. Most importantly, you’ll have the senior security expertise and consulting experience to drive meaningful change for our clients.

What’s in It for You? A strategic, high-impact role:

• Lead security transformation across multiple enterprise clients while serving as the dedicated Security Manager for a flagship client contract.
• Executive-level exposure: Work directly with C-suite leaders, boards, and senior stakeholders on critical security initiatives.
• Diverse client portfolio: Experience different industries, challenges, and security maturity levels through our Fractional CxO service models.
• Growth and development opportunities: We’re committed to helping you develop your skills and advance your career. You’ll learn from a team of experienced professionals who are passionate about security excellence.
• Industry recognition: Represent Focus Group at security forums and contribute to thought leadership in the security consulting space.
• A supportive, inclusive culture: At Focus Group, we pride ourselves on maintaining a positive and collaborative work environment. We care about each individual’s well-being and work-life balance, and we make sure everyone feels valued.

What Will You Do?

• Client-focused Security Manager (50% allocation): You’ll serve as the dedicated Security Manager for a new strategic client contract, owning their defined Information Security requirements and ensuring world-class security governance across all managed services. You’ll coordinate with the client’s security partner, lead incident response activities, and provide monthly security reporting to executive stakeholders. In addition, you’ll work closely with our internal teams to ensure all designs, projects, and services are delivered to agreed security standards.
• Fractional CxO Security Services (50% allocation): You’ll deliver virtual CISO services across our client portfolio, conducting security strategy assessments, developing comprehensive security roadmaps, and providing executive-level security guidance. You’ll lead complex engagements including security posture assessments, governance framework development, and digital transformation security initiatives.

Requirements

Technical Skills:

• Professional Security Certifications: CISSP, CISM, or equivalent senior security qualifications.
• Security Frameworks: Deep expertise in ISO27001, SOC 2, CE+, NIST, and other governance frameworks.
• Cloud Security: Advanced knowledge of Azure, Microsoft 365, and cloud security architecture.
• Risk Management: Proven experience developing risk management frameworks and compliance programs.
• Incident Response: Hands-on experience leading security incident response and forensic investigations.
• Enterprise Security: Understanding of managed security services, SIEM/SOC operations, and security tooling integration.
• Compliance: Knowledge of regulatory requirements, including PCI DSS and industry-specific standards.

Soft Skills:

• Executive Communication: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to board-level audiences.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate business objectives into comprehensive security strategies.
• Consulting Excellence: Proven track record building client relationships and delivering complex security consulting engagements.
• Leadership: Experience mentoring teams and driving organizational change through security initiatives.
• Problem-Solving: Exceptional analytical skills to resolve complex security challenges across diverse environments.
• Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying current with evolving security threats, technologies, and best practices.

You must be willing to travel regularly to client sites and hold a full valid UK driving license.

Nice to Have:

• Advanced certifications such as SABSA, TOGAF, or CISSP.
• Background in hospitality, retail, or regulated industries.
• Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2).
• Experience with security automation and orchestration platforms.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps and secure software development lifecycles.

Benefits

Why Join Focus Group?

At Focus Group, we’re all about creating an environment where our security professionals can thrive and make a genuine impact on client organizations. Joining us means being part of a supportive, inclusive culture where we celebrate achievements, big and small. We value every individual’s contribution and believe that together, we can help our clients build truly resilient security programs.

If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that allows you to shape security strategy at the highest levels, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s build something special together.

Benefits: At Focus Group, you can be proud of what you do, how you do it and feel a true part of the team. We work hard to create an inclusive, collaborative, and rewarding environment where you are inspired to achieve brilliant things and make a real difference to the future of our business.

We’re proud to have built an outstanding place to work where people thrive and are recognised for their achievements. We’re delighted to have been named one of the UK’s Best 100 Companies to Work for 2021 and a British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA) 2023 Vision Award Winner for London and the South East, recognising our commitment to culture and ESG.