Bestman Solutions

About the Company

As a specialist cyber security practice, we believe that people are an organisation’s most valuable asset.

The success of an organisation depends on hiring the right people, and this is where we come in.

Drawing on our network of cyber security experts and 15 years of experience, we work with clients on key hires, contractor placements, multi-hire, and statement of work projects.

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Company Name

Bestman Solutions

Job Title

Cyber Security Consultant

Job Description

Cybersecurity Consultant - £55,000 - £65,000 base

We are working with a leading consultancy specializing in Managed IT Services, Cloud Hosting, and expert IT Consultancy, dedicated to helping UK organizations future-proof their IT foundations.

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Consultant to play a critical role in shaping the future of security for clients' businesses. This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your expertise in ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, and NIST to deliver tailored security solutions that drive real business impact.

In this role, you will be a trusted advisor, working with a diverse range of clients or embedding within a key organization, giving you the chance to make a significant impact across multiple industries. Your ability to tackle complex security challenges and implement effective solutions will help businesses enhance their security postures and stay ahead of evolving threats.

Responsibilities
Provide cybersecurity consulting services, ensuring compliance with ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, and NIST frameworks.
Advise and support clients in improving their security posture.
Work either across multiple clients in a fast-paced, high-variety role or as an embedded consultant with a primary client, including regular onsite presence.
Proactively identify security risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
Adapt to different client environments and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Requirements
Proven experience in cybersecurity consulting.
Certifications (Preferred): CISSP, CISM.
Knowledge of frameworks: ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, NIST.
Technical Background: Prior experience in technical or service desk roles before transitioning into cybersecurity consulting.
Strong client management, ability to multitask, and adaptability to varied environments.


This is a great opportunity for an experienced Cybersecurity Consultant to make a real impact. The consultant will deliver security solutions and advise clients on best practices.
If you excel in a fast-paced, client-facing environment and have a track record of strengthening security postures, we’d love to hear from you.

London, United Kingdom

Hybrid

01-04-2025

Company Name

Bestman Solutions

Job Title

Cyber Security Lead

Job Description

Privileged Access Management (PAM) Lead – Pre-Sales & Security Solutions

We are looking for a Privileged Access Management (PAM) Lead to drive pre-sales activities, solution design, and security implementation for enterprise clients. This role combines technical expertise with business strategy, helping organizations strengthen their privileged access security while supporting sales and solution delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities:
Act as a trusted advisor for clients, understanding their PAM security needs and designing tailored solutions.
Lead pre-sales engagements, including technical demonstrations, RFP responses, and client workshops.
Develop and manage privileged credential vaulting, session monitoring, and access control frameworks.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful deployment of PAM solutions.
Stay up to date with industry best practices, security frameworks, and compliance requirements.
Support business development by identifying opportunities for PAM solution expansion.

What We’re Looking For:
Experience in pre-sales, technical consulting, or solution architecture within security services.
Hands-on expertise in privileged access security, vaulting, session monitoring, and identity governance.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage clients, present solutions, and influence stakeholders.
Experience working with enterprise-grade PAM tools.
PAM-related security certifications are a plus.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both the technical and strategic side of security, helping organizations adopt best-in-class privileged access solutions.

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Hybrid

02-04-2025

Company Name

Bestman Solutions

Job Title

Quantitative AI Scientist – Investment Strategies

Job Description

Quantitative AI Scientist – Investment Strategies | Contract | Outside IR35 | Day Rate: Flexible

We are working with a prestigious investment management firm to appoint a seasoned AI Strategist with experience applying advanced analytics and machine learning directly to investment strategies. This is a high-impact, 6-month contract role, ideal for someone from a top-tier buy-side environment who has worked alongside portfolio managers to generate alpha and optimize risk using AI and data science.

You’ll partner with the investment team, applying AI to real-world portfolio decisions and capitalizing on alternative data to drive insight.

Key Responsibilities:
Partner directly with investment professionals to translate strategic questions into AI-led research and actionable insights.
Build and deploy machine learning models and statistical techniques to identify opportunities and manage investment risk.
Source and analyze structured and alternative datasets (e.g., sentiment, NLP, web-scraped data).
Present findings clearly to stakeholders - turning complex models into practical, conviction-driven investment insights.
Help embed AI into investment workflows, driving innovation across strategies and teams.
Continuously refine and improve modeling approaches to ensure relevance and performance in dynamic markets.

Key Requirements:
A strong background in investment management is essential; ESG experience is a plus.
Experience at a top-tier investment management firm is preferred.
Demonstrated success in working alongside portfolio managers or investment research teams.
Strong programming skills in Python (preferred), R, and SQL; bonus if experienced in tools like Tableau or Power BI.
Expertise in machine learning, data science, and applied statistics in an investment context.
Advanced academic qualifications (MSc or PhD in a quantitative discipline: Stats, Maths, CS, Econ, etc.).
Ability to translate data into meaningful investment narratives and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Why Join?
Shape cutting-edge investment strategies using AI in a highly respected buy-side firm.
Gain direct access to investment decision-makers and influence real-world portfolios.
Initial 6-month contract with a strong chance of extension based on performance and fit.

London, United Kingdom

Hybrid

15-04-2025

Company Name

Bestman Solutions

Job Title

Cyber Security Manager

Job Description

Cyber Security Risk Manager | £55,000 - £60,000 base

We’re working with a financial services organization that’s looking to strengthen its risk function with the addition of a dedicated Cyber Security Risk Manager. This role sits at the intersection of cybersecurity and enterprise risk, helping to protect systems, data, and people by driving effective oversight of technology and information security risks.

As part of a wider risk and compliance team, you’ll help define and deliver assurance activities, shape risk frameworks, and support the ongoing maturity of cyber and technology controls across the business. It’s a great fit for someone who enjoys working across both technical and strategic layers of security, contributing to a safer, more resilient organization.

Responsibilities:
Collaborate with technical teams to ensure that controls are well-designed, embedded, and consistently applied.
Play a vital role in evolving the risk management framework, particularly across cybersecurity and IT domains.
Deliver independent assessments of the effectiveness of controls and identify areas for improvement.
Act as a key second-line risk partner across technology and information security functions.
Lead assurance activities, including reviews and thematic testing, to measure alignment with internal standards and external regulations.
Communicate findings and risk exposures clearly to senior stakeholders, supporting informed decision-making.
Work in close partnership with internal audit, data protection, and compliance functions to ensure cohesive oversight.
Help embed a strong risk culture and raise awareness of security risks across the business.

Requirements:
Strong working knowledge of risk and control frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, or equivalent.
Skilled in stakeholder engagement, with the confidence to challenge and influence across different teams.
Solid background in technology or cyber risk management, ideally within a regulated environment.
Practical experience conducting risk reviews, audits, or similar assurance activities.
A proactive and analytical mindset, with the ability to interpret complex issues and propose clear solutions.
Relevant professional certifications (CISM, CISSP, CRISC, etc.) are a plus, but not a must.
Passion for improving risk maturity and contributing to a secure, well-governed technology environment.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing both the strategic and technical aspects of security - helping to shape risk frameworks while working closely with technology teams to strengthen controls and drive best-in-class security practices.

Swindon, United Kingdom

Hybrid

16-04-2025