4C Strategies is an independent IT consultancy witha strong reputationacross the UK public sector. As demand for cyber security advice continues to grow, we are looking to appoint a Cyber SecurityLeadto drive and expand our Cyber Security services across public and private sector clients.
4C already provides Cyber Security advisory services and is currently an NCSCAssured Service Provider (Cyber Advisor), with ambitions to become an NCSC Cyber Resilience Audit (CRA) provider. This role will play a key part in strengthening our market position, increasing client uptake, and expanding our cyber footprint.
This is a senior, commercially driven leadership role, suited to a candidate with a track record of winning new business, developing client relationships and growing cyber service lines.
The Role
This is a senior, influential role combining cyber leadership, client advisorydeliveryand commercial responsibility.
The Cyber Security Lead will:
Lead and evolve 4Cs Cyber Security advisory offering
Own the cyber strategy, serviceroadmapand commercial plan
Drive sales, pipelineownership anddevelopment,and market visibility
Act as a senior cyber advisor to clients and internal stakeholders
Be familiar with public sectorframeworks, routes to market andThe Procurement Act 2023
Key Responsibilities
Cyber Services & Strategy
Define and refine the Cyber Security services offered by 4C
Own the cyber strategy,roadmapand business plan
Define and manage routes to market and frameworkbids and responses
Ensure services align with NCSC guidance and market expectations
Act as the senior authority for cyber matters within 4C
Support progression towards NCSC Cyber Resilience Audit(CRA) providerstatus
Client Advisory & Delivery
Lead and delivercyber engagements includingNCSC CAF and Cyber Essentials assessments
Develop cyber security strategies,roadmapsand improvement plans
Providetrusted cyber advice to senior leaders and boards
Translate cyber risk into clear, pragmatic, business-focused guidance
Lead executive briefings,workshopsand assurance activities
Sales, Growth & Marketing
Be accountable for growing the Cyber Security pipeline and revenue
Identify,qualifyand pursue new opportunities across public and private sectors
Actively network and represent 4C in the market, being comfortable with public speaking
Work with the marketing team to shape and deliver cyber campaigns
Lead cyber elements of bids,proposalsand client presentations
Reputation, People & Capability
Build 4Cs reputation as a trusted Cyber Security Advisor
Mentor consultants contributing to cyber delivery
Define repeatable delivery approaches and high-quality outputs
Support internal capability development as the service grows
WhatWereLooking For
Strong experience in cyber security advisory and consulting
Proven delivery of cyber services for public sector clients
Demonstrable ability to win work andactivelygrow pipeline
Comfortable operating at board and delivery level
Certificationcommensuratewith level of experience,e.g.UK CSCPrincipal or Chartered,(Audit and Assurance),CIISecFull Member or Fellow
In-depth knowledge of NCSC CAF, CyberEssentials,cybergovernanceand adjacent standards such as NISTCSF, ISO27001and DSPT.
Package
OTE £100k, with potential to increase aligned to workstream success
Pension contribution
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Optiontopurchaseadditionalleave
Private healthcare
Employee AssistanceProgramme
On-going professional development and CPD support
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