Line of Service
Advisory
Industry/Sector
Defence and Security
Specialism
Risk
Management Level
Senior Manager
Job Description & Summary
About the role
As part of our Risk practice, the Digital & Defence Risk team supports public sector and defence-aligned organisations to manage complex risk across digital transformation, national security, cyber, operational resilience and strategic decision‑making. The role sits at the intersection of technology, defence, security policy and organisational resilience, helping clients to operate effectively in high‑threat, high‑uncertainty environments.
In this Senior Manager role, you will advise senior leaders across defence, central government and critical national infrastructure on identifying, prioritising and mitigating digital and strategic risks. You will support organisations to design and embed risk‑informed decision‑making, strengthen resilience to cyber and technology disruption, and improve governance across complex, multi‑stakeholder systems.
The role also requires strong leadership, the ability to operate confidently with senior military, civil service and executive stakeholders, and the judgement to translate complex digital and security risks into clear, actionable insight.
What your days will look like
Leading and shaping risk engagements focused on digital transformation, cyber, defence and national security clients
Advising senior stakeholders on strategic, operational and digital risk, including cyber threats, technology dependencies and geopolitical drivers
Translating complex technical, intelligence or policy risks into board‑level insight and clear recommendations
Designing and assessing risk governance, decision‑making forums and escalation pathways for complex organisations
Supporting clients with scenario planning, crisis preparedness and resilience exercises linked to digital and defence risk
Working across policy, technology, data and security teams to build joined‑up risk and resilience frameworks
Leading, mentoring and developing multidisciplinary teams, while role‑modelling inclusive, high‑performance leadership
Contributing to thought leadership across defence, digital risk, cyber resilience and national security topics
The role is for you if
You are confident operating in ambiguous, fast‑moving risk landscapes, balancing strategic objectives with practical delivery
You understand the digital and cyber dimensions of modern risk, including data, technology reliance and threat actors
You are comfortable delivering at senior, Director‑General, Permanent Secretary or military leadership level
You have experience co‑ordinating across multiple stakeholders, departments or agencies to deliver shared outcomes
You are values‑driven, people‑focused, and motivated to build high‑performing, inclusive teams
You enjoy shaping work, influencing direction and contributing to the growth of a practice, not just delivery
What you’ll receive from us
No matter where you are in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to support you and recognise your contribution. These include flexible working, a hybrid office/client/home model, private medical cover, access to a virtual GP, volunteering days and a strong focus on wellbeing, inclusion and development
Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:
Degrees/Field of Study preferred:
Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Coaching and Feedback, Coaching and Training, Communication, Compliance Advisement, Compliance Oversight, Compliance Program Implementation, Compliance Risk Assessment, Confidential Information Handling, Contract Review, Contractual Risk Mitigation, Contractual Risk Monitoring, Contract Writing, Creativity, Crisis Management, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Data Security, Discretion and Business Ethics, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy {+ 40 more}
Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
0%
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
Yes
Government Clearance Required?
No
Job Posting End Date