Head of Penetration Testing (Hands-on)

Hands on Head of Pen Testing | £85,000 | London, Hybrid We''re working with a growing cyber security consultancy looking to hire a Head of Penetration Testing to lead and scale their offensive security capability.This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone from a strong penetration testing background who wants to step into a position where they can own technical delivery, shape a team, and influence the direction of a testing practice - without stepping away from the tools.The Role: You''ll take ownership of the organisation''s penetration testing function, leading from the front on technical delivery, quality standards, and team development.This role is best suited to someone who is already operating as a Senior/Lead Penetration Tester or CHECK Team Leader, and is looking to step into a broader leadership position while remaining technically hands-on.You''ll play a key role in defining methodologies, mentoring testers, engaging clients, and driving the growth of the penetration testing offering.Key Responsibilities: Lead and scale the penetration testing function (people, processes, tooling)Deliver and oversee high-quality penetration testing engagements (web, infrastructure, cloud, application)Act as a technical authority across offensive security engagementsEnsure consistency and quality across all reports and deliverablesSupport pre-sales, scoping and client engagementsMentor and develop a team of penetration testersManage utilisation, capacity, and technical ..... full job details .....