Penetration Test Lead

Location – Bristol (Once a month on site)

We are seeking an experienced Pen Test Lead with strong, hands-on penetration testing expertise to lead and support a small internal testing function.

This role combines technical delivery with day-to-day leadership, overseeing a team of three penetration testers. You’ll be responsible for managing testing intake, scoping engagements, delegating work and ensuring high-quality, timely delivery across multiple assessments.

Alongside team leadership, you’ll remain technically engaged, providing guidance on complex testing activities, validating findings and supporting continuous improvement of tooling and methodology. An understanding of red team concepts and adversary led testing is highly desirable.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of penetration testers
• Manage and prioritise testing requests and intake
• Scope penetration tests and allocate work effectively
• Maintain hands-on involvement in penetration testing where required
• Assure quality, consistency, and reporting standards
• Contribute to red team or advanced testing approaches