Senior Manager, Cybersecurity, Engineering, TC, UKI in London

Location: London (Primary), Other locations: Manchester, Scotland

Salary: Competitive

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high‑quality cybersecurity engagements, ensuring alignment with EY’s standards of technical excellence and client satisfaction.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, leveraging these connections to effectively execute work and understand their business agendas.
• Maintain open and proactive communication with clients and stakeholders, building credibility by staying informed about their businesses and industry trends.
• Analyze long‑term trends and identify financial implications of various business strategies, promoting EY's services and values.
• Develop and manage project plans, ensuring timely delivery and effective resource allocation.
• Foster a positive team environment by mentoring and coaching junior staff, conducting performance reviews, and contributing to their professional development.
• Support business development activities, including proposal writing and impactful presentations to potential clients.
• Contribute to recruiting, retaining, and training cybersecurity professionals, ensuring a high‑performing team.

Skills and Attributes:

• Professional demeanor with the ability to establish credibility and demonstrate expertise quickly.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, tailored to diverse audiences.
• Strong team player who values collaboration and encourages open communication among team members.
• Proven ability to deliver high‑quality outputs against project objectives and tight deadlines.
• Experience in people management, coaching, and developing colleagues.

Qualifications:

• Professional experience delivering cybersecurity solutions.
• High level of drive and commitment to achieving solutions, with the ability to work under pressure and in unstructured environments.
• Expertise in developing impactful written presentations and engaging effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Specialization in one or more areas: Identity and Access Management; Data Privacy and Protection; Security Architecture; Operational Technology Security; Governance, Risk, and Compliance.

Desired Experience:

• Security‑related qualifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISMP, ISO27001 lead implementer or auditor, MBCI, or IAPP.
• Experience operating within an NCSC Assured Cyber Consultancy.
• Understanding of the cybersecurity regulatory landscape and assessment frameworks (e.g., NIS2, NIST CSF).
• Key delivery experience in cybersecurity strategy, transformation, and compliance.
• Sector experience in Government & Public Sector, Energy & Utilities, Retail and Consumer Products, Life Sciences, Telecoms, Media and Technology, or Transport.
• Professional services experience with market‑leading organizations in delivering cybersecurity solutions.

Background Checks:

The candidate must undergo and pass SC (Security Check) clearance standards after joining EY, including verification of identity, right to work in the UK, employment history, proof of address, and unspent criminal convictions. Candidates must be a UK national or have been a resident in the UK for a minimum of five years and not have spent more than six months outside the UK.

Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Flexible working and career development support.
• Continual learning opportunities.
• Transformative leadership support.
• Diverse and inclusive culture.