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Security & Information Risk Advisor

Security & Information Risk Advisor

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London, United kingdom

£ 550 /day

Freelance

29-12-2025

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Risk Management Recruitment

Job Specifications

Role:Security & Information Risk Advisor (SIRA)
Location:London (hybrid)
Rate:£500-550 p/d
Duration:Initial 6 month work package
Start: January 2026
Active SC clearance is required.
We're looking for an experienced Security & Information Risk Advisor to support secure, high-impact programmes within a sensitive UK environment. You'll help identify, assess, and manage information and cyber risks, ensuring systems and services remain secure, compliant, and resilient.
Key Responsibilities
Assess and advise on information and cyber security risks
Support accreditation and assurance activities
Embed secure-by-design principles across digital services
Ensure compliance with government security standards
Work with technical and operational teams to manage risk throughout the lifecycle
Review supplier and third-party security controls
What You'll Bring
Experience in information security, risk management, or assurance
Strong understanding of NCSC guidance, ISO 27001, and government security classifications
Ability to communicate risk clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
If you're ready to apply your security expertise in a high-trust, high-impact environment, we'd love to hear from you. For more details, reach out to: (see below)
Reasonable Adjustments:
Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.
If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason,please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

About the Company

Sanderson Government & Defence was established over 20 years ago as a bespoke solution to a unique talent problem: sourcing and placing high-calibre professional talent to work within the UK government and defence sector. MISSION We provide talent solutions for the UK government and their critical supply chains, including: Ministry of Defence and areas of National Security; Central Government and Arm’s Length Bodies; National Policing and Justice; and the broader Public Sector. EXPERTISE & SKILL Central to our success has b... Know more