Cyber Security
GRC Consultant Jobs & Careers
Looking for your next GRC Consultant opportunity?
HOK Consulting connects Governance, Risk and Compliance Consultants with organisations strengthening cyber security governance, managing technology risk and meeting regulatory and industry requirements across permanent, contract and interim opportunities.
Whether your experience covers ISO 27001, NIST, cyber risk, security assurance, regulatory compliance or information security governance, explore current opportunities or upload your CV to join HOK’s technology talent network.
Current GRC Consultant Jobs
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What Does a GRC Consultant Do?
GRC Consultants help organisations establish and improve the governance, risk management and compliance frameworks used to manage cyber and information security risk.
The role commonly involves assessing security controls, identifying risks, supporting audits and certifications and helping organisations align policies and processes with regulatory requirements and recognised security standards.
GRC Consultants often work with Information Security Managers, Cyber Security Consultants, Security Architects, technology teams and senior stakeholders to translate complex security and regulatory requirements into practical controls and improvement programmes.
GRC Consultant Skills & Experience
The exact requirements vary between organisations and regulated environments, but GRC Consultant roles commonly involve experience across areas such as:
- Governance, Risk and Compliance
- Cyber Security Governance
- Information Security
- Cyber Risk Management
- Security Assurance
- Regulatory Compliance
- ISO 27001
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus
- PCI DSS
- GDPR
- Risk Assessments
- Security Controls
- Policy Development
- Audit and Assurance
- Third-Party Risk Management
- Operational Resilience
- Business Continuity
- Security Frameworks
- Stakeholder Management
GRC Consultants may specialise in particular regulations, industries or security frameworks, while others provide broader governance, assurance and risk management support across complex technology environments.
Strong communication and analytical skills are particularly important because GRC professionals must translate technical and regulatory requirements into clear risks, controls and practical recommendations for both technical teams and senior stakeholders.
Typical GRC Consultant Responsibilities
- Conducting cyber and information security risk assessments
- Developing and maintaining security governance frameworks
- Supporting ISO 27001 and other certification programmes
- Assessing security controls against regulatory and industry requirements
- Maintaining risk registers and supporting risk treatment activities
- Developing information security policies, standards and procedures
- Supporting internal and external security audits
- Conducting third-party and supplier security risk assessments
- Providing guidance on regulatory and compliance requirements
- Supporting operational resilience and business continuity activities
- Producing risk, assurance and compliance reporting for senior stakeholders
- Working with technology and security teams to improve control effectiveness
Responsibilities vary depending on the organisation, sector and whether the role focuses on cyber risk, regulatory compliance, assurance, security governance or wider information security management.
GRC Consultant Salary Expectations
GRC Consultant salaries vary according to experience, location, industry, regulatory environment and the security frameworks and standards involved.
Permanent GRC Consultant
Around £52,000 per year
Current UK average base salary
Contract GRC Consultant
Around £557 per day
UK GRC contract market median
Senior GRC Consultants and professionals with specialist financial services, regulatory, ISO 27001, NIST, third-party risk or security assurance experience may command higher salaries or contract rates.
Salary information is provided as a general UK market guide. Permanent data reflects the current exact-title GRC Consultant market, while the contract figure uses the wider GRC market to provide a better-supported benchmark.
GRC Consultant Career Progression
GRC Consulting can lead into senior cyber risk, information security management and wider security leadership positions.
Typical GRC Consultant Career Path
Alternative Career Paths
GRC Consultants may also progress into roles such as:
- Information Security Manager
- Cyber Security Consultant
- Security Architect
- Head of Cyber Security
- Chief Information Security Officer
- Security Operations Engineer
The right progression depends on whether you want to deepen your governance and risk expertise, move into broader information security management or take responsibility for organisation-wide cyber security strategy.
Your Next Move
Looking for Your Next GRC Consultant Opportunity?
If you’re considering your next permanent position, contract assignment or interim opportunity, send HOK Consulting your CV.
Tell us about the governance frameworks, security standards and regulatory environments you’ve worked with and the type of opportunity you’re looking for.
Specialist Recruitment
Cyber Security Recruitment
Governance, Risk and Compliance forms part of HOK Consulting’s wider Cyber Security recruitment expertise, connecting organisations with professionals across security engineering, security operations, identity, cyber risk, information security, threat intelligence and operational resilience.
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HOK Consulting supports organisations looking for experienced GRC Consultants across permanent, contract and interim requirements.
Whether you’re strengthening security governance, preparing for certification, responding to regulatory change or improving cyber risk management, speak to HOK about your requirements.