Senior Security Consultant in Manchester

We are a global technology group built for what's next, offering high calibre professionals the platform for high stakes work, the kind of work that defines an entire career. When you join us, you're not just taking on projects, you're solving problems that don't even have answers yet. You will join an exclusive roster of talent that global leaders, including Google, Snap, Diageo, PayPal, and Jaguar Land Rover call when deadlines seem impossible, when others have already tried and failed, and when the solution absolutely has to work. Forget routine consultancy. You will operate where technology, design, and human behaviour meet to deliver tangible outcomes, fast. This is work that leaves a mark, work you'll be proud to tell your friends about.

We look for people who embody:

• Innovation to solve the hardest problems.
• Accountability for every result.
• Integrity always.

As a Senior Security Consultant within the Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) practice, you will lead and deliver a broad range of cybersecurity, governance, risk and assurance engagements across both public and private sector organisations. This is a client-facing consultancy role requiring a strong balance of strategic advisory capability, practical delivery experience and commercial awareness. You will work closely with client stakeholders at all levels, helping organisations strengthen their security posture, manage cyber risk, improve compliance maturity and implement pragmatic security governance frameworks aligned to business objectives.

The successful candidate will possess strong experience across information security governance, risk management, security compliance and assurance activities, with practical knowledge of frameworks and standards such as ISO/IEC 27001, NIST, Cyber Essentials, CIS Controls and the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF). You will be expected to lead engagements, support business development activities, contribute to proposals and Statements of Work (SoWs), mentor junior consultants and help shape the continued growth and capability of the Secure Advisory practice.

This role is designed for impact, and we believe our best work happens when we connect. While we operate a flexible model, we expect you to spend regular quality time on site (at our offices or a client location) for collaboration sessions, customer meetings, and internal workshops.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver a range of Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) and cybersecurity consultancy engagements across public and private sector clients.
• Provide subject matter expertise across information security governance, risk management, compliance, assurance and security best practices.
• Deliver security assessments, audits, gap analysis, risk assessments, maturity reviews and remediation planning activities aligned to recognised frameworks and standards.
• Support clients in the development, implementation and continual improvement of Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) and associated governance processes.
• Produce high-quality client deliverables including reports, policies, standards, procedures, risk registers, executive summaries and roadmap documentation.
• Facilitate workshops and engage with stakeholders at all levels, including technical teams, operational management and senior leadership.
• Support clients in understanding and managing cyber risk in a pragmatic and business-aligned manner.
• Conduct supplier and third-party assurance activities, including due diligence and control assessments where required.
• Contribute to business development activities including proposal responses, Statements of Work (SoWs), bid support and pre-sales engagements.
• Support and mentor junior consultants through knowledge sharing, quality assurance activities and collaborative delivery.
• Maintain awareness of emerging threats, regulatory developments, industry trends and evolving security frameworks and standards.
• Contribute to the ongoing growth, capability and maturity of the Secure Advisory practice.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Strong experience delivering Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) and information security consultancy services within client-facing environments.
• Practical experience implementing, assessing, or managing security frameworks and standards such as ISO/IEC 27001, NIST, Cyber Essentials, CIS Controls, PCI DSS, and NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF).
• Strong understanding of information security governance, risk management, compliance and assurance principles.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, control reviews, compliance gap assessments and security maturity assessments.
• Experience developing and maintaining Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), including supporting policies, standards and procedures.
• Ability to produce clear, high-quality documentation and reports suitable for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently at all levels including senior leadership.
• Experience facilitating workshops, presenting findings and supporting remediation and improvement activities.
• Commercial awareness with experience supporting proposals, Statements of Work (SoWs), pre-sales activities, or bid responses.
• Good general understanding of modern IT and cloud environments, including Microsoft 365, SaaS platforms, cloud services and traditional infrastructure.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and priorities within a consultancy environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Willingness to travel to customer locations where required.
• Ability to secure UK Security Clearance to obtain SC and NPPV3.

Desirable

• Experience delivering consultancy services within UK Public Sector or regulated environments.
• Knowledge of data protection and privacy regulations including UK GDPR and Data Protection Act requirements.
• Knowledge of Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) security requirements.
• Experience supporting supplier assurance, third-party risk management, or operational resilience activities.
• Experience delivering security awareness sessions, workshops, or client training activities.
• Exposure to business continuity, disaster recovery, or wider operational resilience programs.
• Hands-on technical security or infrastructure experience.

Certifications & Qualifications

Demonstrable experience within information security, cybersecurity, governance, risk, compliance, or assurance-focused roles. Former experience delivering within a consulting environment. Hold a minimum of 2 of the following:

• ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor and/or Lead Implementer
• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
• CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control)
• CISMP or equivalent security qualification
• Cyber Essentials Assessor qualification
• Relevant NIST, CAF, PCI DSS, or risk management certifications
• Degree-level qualification in Cyber Security, Information Security, Computer Science, Risk Management, or related discipline.

Our Benefits

We believe in supporting our team members both professionally and personally. Here's how we invest in you:

• Competitive base salary
• Matching pension scheme (up to 5%) from day one
• Discretionary company bonus scheme
• 4 x annual salary Death in Service coverage from day one
• Employee referral scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Private medical insurance from day one
• Optical and dental cash back scheme
• Help@Hand app: access to remote GPs, second opinions, mental health support, and physiotherapy
• EAP service
• Cycle to Work scheme
• 28 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• An extra paid day off for your birthday
• Ten paid learning days per year
• Flexible working hours
• Market-leading parental leave
• Sabbatical leave (after five years)
• Work from anywhere (up to 3 weeks per year)
• Industry-recognised training and certifications
• Bonusly employee recognition and rewards platform
• Clear opportunities for career development
• Length of Service Awards
• Regular company events

Diversity and Inclusion

At Qodea, we champion diversity and inclusion. We believe that a career in IT should be open to everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or neurotype. We value the unique talents and perspectives that each individual brings to our team, and we strive to create a fair and accessible hiring process for all.