Security Consultant

Advise organisations on physical, cyber or executive security threats and build mitigation plans.

This UK security consultant career guide covers what the role involves day to day, typical salary at each stage, the usual entry route, the skills employers expect, and related careers worth comparing.

Quick facts

Starting salary
£40,000 - £50,000
Mid-career salary
£55,000 - £75,000
Senior salary
£90,000 - £150,000
Work environment
Client sites, office, travel
Time to entry
5+ years security / intelligence background
Degree required
Preferred
Category
Business, Finance and Legal

What a Security Consultant does

Advise organisations on physical, cyber or executive security threats and build mitigation plans.

How to become a Security Consultant

  1. Look up Security Consultant roles on LinkedIn or Indeed and read 5 real job ads
  2. Talk to someone already working as a Security Consultant - even a 15-minute call helps
  3. Find one beginner course or qualification used by people in this role
  4. Build one small piece of evidence you've explored this (project, shadowing, short course)
  5. Apply to one entry-level role or related opportunity within the next month

Key skills

  • Threat assessment
  • Consulting
  • Stakeholder management
  • Communication