Pearson Whiffin Recruitment

About the Company

The Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Group has been established since Dec 2004.

Under the Pearson Whiffin Group, our specialist divisions are:

Business Support | Accounts & Finance | IT & Digital | Manufacturing, Engineering & Technical | Sales | Legal, Risk & Compliance | Construction | Transport, Logistics & Distribution| Education.

We have a team of experienced specialist consultants on hand to give you a first class recruitment service.

We are an independent business and pride ourselves on our honest, yet professional approach.

www.pearsonwhiffin.co.uk
E: admin@pearsonwhiffin.co.uk

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment

Job Title

Security Engineer

Job Description

Job title: Security Engineer Role Summary: A Security Assurance Engineer responsible for identifying, documenting, and mitigating risks across projects, products, and systems. The role supports compliance with national and industry standards, produces actionable assurance reports, and collaborates with engineering, architecture, and risk teams to embed security controls throughout the system lifecycle. Expectations: - Hold active Security Clearance (SC/DV). - Deliver high‑quality assurance reports to technical and non‑technical stakeholders. - Support accreditation and audit processes through meticulous documentation. - Maintain a proactive, detail‑oriented approach to meet rigorous security standards. Key Responsibilities: - Conduct security assurance activities for projects, products, and systems. - Perform risk assessments, security reviews, and compliance checks against NCSC, ISO 27001, JSP 440, and related frameworks. - Produce clear, concise assurance reports with actionable insights. - Work closely with engineering, architecture, and risk management teams to embed robust security controls. - Maintain documentation and evidence to support accreditation and audit processes. Required Skills: - Active SC / DV security clearance. - Proven experience in Security Assurance, Information Assurance, or Cyber Risk Management. - Strong understanding of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, MoD JSPs, CAF, etc.). - Proficiency in cloud, network, or application security principles. - Excellent reporting, documentation, and communication skills. - Analytical thinking with a detail‑oriented, proactive mindset. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Assurance, or equivalent. - Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, or equivalent preferred.

England, United kingdom

Remote

03-11-2025

Company Name

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment

Job Title

Project Analyst

Job Description

**Job Title:** Project Analyst **Role Summary:** 12‑month fixed‑term contractor responsible for managing projects from inception to close‑out, ensuring accurate scoping, costing, resourcing, and delivery. Acts as the primary liaison between Sales, project teams, senior management, and customers to maintain clarity, control, and insight throughout the project lifecycle. **Expectations:** Deliver projects on time, within budget, and to defined quality and regulatory standards; provide proactive risk management and commercial oversight; drive continuous improvement in processes and tools. **Key Responsibilities:** 1. Lead project inception and RFP response activities: identify goals, scope, requirements, and resource needs. 2. Partner with Sales to price tenders, detect potential overspend, and develop mitigation strategies. 3. Develop detailed project schedules, resource/ recruitment plans, and training documentation. 4. Produce RAMS (Risk Assessment & Method Statements) and supporting documentation to meet customer/ regulatory compliance. 5. Identify and analyze potential cost, timeline, or quality risks; propose mitigation. 6. Maintain tracking tools: asset tracking, resource utilisation, project status. 7. Drive process and system improvements for cross‑team efficiency. 8. Coordinate logistics: material procurement, engineer requests, and resource allocation. 9. Act as intermediary among senior management, customer project teams, and internal delivery teams. 10. Generate Management Information (MI) reports for internal/external stakeholders. **Required Skills:** - Experience in project analysis/coordination or similar role. - Strong understanding of project lifecycles, tendering, and commercial/sales aspects. - Cost analysis, risk identification, and mitigation implementation. - Ability to create schedules, documentation, and tracking tools. - Stakeholder management and communication at all organizational levels. - Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. - Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, JIRA, etc.). - Collaborative mindset in fast‑paced, multi‑team environments. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, or related field. - Project Management certifications (PMP, Prince2, or equivalent) preferred.

Milton keynes, United kingdom

Hybrid

23-01-2026