Associate Director - Cyber Advisory & Assurance

Mentmore Recruitment
London
Associate Director - Cyber Advisory & Assurance

Full time, permanent position

Location: London (Hybrid - 1 day per week onsite)
Salary: Up to £90,000

Our client is a global professional services organisation with a growing Cyber Security practice. They provide cyber advisory, assurance, and strategic guidance to a diverse portfolio that includes large corporates, financial services, public sector bodies, and international clients.

This role sits at Associate Director level, leading delivery across cyber advisory engagements, managing a junior team, and supporting the expansion of the practice. It offers rapid career progression opportunities, including potential promotion to Director within the first year based on performance and revenue growth through existing accounts.

As Associate Director within Cyber Advisory & Assurance, you will play a key leadership role in shaping, delivering, and quality-controlling complex cyber security engagements. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, guide clients on regulatory and strategic topics, and oversee a team of junior consultants.

You'll be involved in high-impact work, including report writing, maturity assessments, regulatory reviews, operating model design, and broader cyber transformation initiatives. The role also includes optional opportunities for international travel across active global projects.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Delivery

Lead end-to-end delivery of cyber advisory and assurance engagements across a varied client portfolio.
Oversee a team of four junior consultants, providing coaching, mentoring, and quality oversight.
Review and produce high-standard cyber security reports, assessments, and executive-level deliverables.
Support the development of engagement methodologies, best practices, and knowledge sharing.Client Advisory & Strategy

Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, providing guidance on cyber risk management, operating models, and regulatory requirements.
Offer expertise in frameworks such as DORA, NIS2, ISO/IEC 27001, and wider industry standards.Commercial Contribution

Contribute to the growth of existing accounts through identifying additional advisory opportunities.
Support proposal creation where needed; experience in proposal writing is beneficial but not essential.
No new-business cold selling is required.Practice Development

Champion continuous improvement, innovation, and thought leadership within the cyber practice.
Support capability building and succession planning, helping shape the next generation of cyber consultants.

Candidate Profile

We're looking for an experienced cyber security professional who brings both technical depth and consulting polish. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Proven experience leading cyber advisory projects within a consulting or professional services environment.
Strong knowledge of regulatory and security frameworks, particularly DORA, NIS2, and ISO 27001.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to distil complex topics for senior and executive audiences.
Experience mentoring or managing junior team members.
Strong report-writing and review capability, ensuring clarity, structure, and client-ready outputs.
Commercial awareness and the ability to expand existing client relationships (upsell, not BD).
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer, or MSc Information Security.

Additional Information

Full package: Up to £90,000 + bonus + benefits
Hybrid Model: London-based with one day per week office presence.
Travel: International travel is available but not mandatory.
Progression: Fast-track opportunities - strong performers can be promoted to Director within 12 months
Posted 2025-11-24

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