Cyber Security Consultant

Cyber Security Consultant

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Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London, United Kingdom
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Summary: Next Ventures is looking for a Cyber Security Consultant to provide high-impact consulting services across various industries. The role focuses on advising senior stakeholders on cyber risk, resilience, governance, and strategy. This position is ideal for candidates who excel at integrating cyber security with business strategy and wish to contribute to a growing consultancy. The role offers flexibility in terms of contract type and working arrangements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and deliver cyber security strategy engagements
  • Develop cyber risk operating models and conduct maturity assessments
  • Advise clients on regulatory readiness (e.g. GDPR, NIS2, DORA)
  • Translate technical issues into actionable business insights
  • Support business development through proposal writing and pitching
  • Contribute to internal capability building, including knowledge sharing and IP development

Key Skills:

  • 2–4 years’ experience in cyber security consulting
  • Prior experience in top-tier or boutique consultancy
  • Strong understanding of cyber risk management, regulatory frameworks, and governance
  • Experience working with senior executive stakeholders
  • Commercial mindset and strong communication skills
  • Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or ISO 27001 are desirable but not essential

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Next Ventures is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Consultant to deliver high-impact consulting engagements across a range of industries. The role involves advising senior stakeholders (CISO, CIO, CRO) on cyber risk, resilience, governance, and strategy. Ideal for a candidate who thrives at the intersection of cyber security and business strategy, and is looking to help shape a growing capability within a dynamic, fast-scaling consultancy.

Role Type:

Contract / Permanent / Fixed Term (flexible depending on candidate availability and fit)

Start Date:

Immediate / Within 1 Month

Salary:

Competitive Package (Permanent) / Day Rate + Expenses (Contract)

Location / Language:

London or New York (Hybrid working model)
Language: English (fluent)

Requirements Description:

  • 2–4 years’ experience in cyber security consulting

  • Prior experience in top-tier or boutique consultancy

  • Strong understanding of cyber risk management, regulatory frameworks, and governance

  • Experience working with senior executive stakeholders

  • Commercial mindset and strong communication skills

  • Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or ISO 27001 are desirable but not essential

Tasks Description:

  • Lead and deliver cyber security strategy engagements

  • Develop cyber risk operating models and conduct maturity assessments

  • Advise clients on regulatory readiness (e.g. GDPR, NIS2, DORA)

  • Translate technical issues into actionable business insights

  • Support business development through proposal writing and pitching

  • Contribute to Elixirr’s internal capability building, including knowledge sharing and IP development

Essential Skills / Experience Description:

  • Proven consulting background in cyber security

  • Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills

  • Strategic thinking and ability to communicate complex ideas clearly

  • Experience with cyber maturity assessments, target operating model design, or regulatory compliance

  • Exposure to board-level or C-suite advisory

Desirable Skills / Additional Information Description:

  • CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or ISO 27001 certification

  • Experience with clients in financial services, technology, or regulated industries

  • Experience building internal capabilities or developing IP in a consultancy setting

  • Entrepreneurial spirit and interest in helping build a new service line

Team Contact:

jude.russell@next-ventures.com

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