Careers | Hampden Consultancy Group

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Careers At HCG

At HCG, we believe security should empower organisations not inhibit them. That belief drives everything we do. We were founded with a clear purpose: to bring clarity, confidence, and resilience to organisations facing complex security and risk challenges. Our people share a common passion for doing things better, and that passion is at the heart of our culture.

We’ve built a collaborative, curious, and high‑performing team where expertise is valued, integrity is essential, and everyone is encouraged to challenge assumptions. Our consultants work together to solve some of the most complex security, risk, and resilience challenges across government, regulated environments, and commercial sectors. Whether supporting critical national infrastructure, shaping secure digital transformation, or embedding Secure by Design at pace, our teams make a meaningful difference every day.

We know that every organisation and every security challenge is unique. That’s why we bring together people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and strengths. From former government and global security leaders to early‑career analysts, our blend of experience helps us deliver solutions that are practical, grounded, and tailored to real‑world needs.

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A Place to Build, Grow, and Thrive

HCG is committed to developing talented people at every stage of their careers. We welcome applications from:

School, college, and university leavers exploring early pathways into cyber, risk, and resilience
Graduates looking for accelerated development and hands‑on experience
Experienced professionals and senior hires seeking opportunities to lead, shape client strategy, and influence the future of the consultancy
Armed Forces Service Leavers, whose leadership, resilience, and operational skillsets add unique value to our work

To support our people, we offer structured development routes from formal training and industry certifications, to mentoring, coaching, and project‑based learning. We are committed to creating a workplace where learning never stops and career growth comes as standard.

Diverse People, Shared Purpose, Meaningful Impact

Diversity of thought and experience is integral to our success. We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds and communities, recognising that varied perspectives strengthen our work and help us deliver better outcomes for clients.

Joining HCG means becoming part of a team that is shaping the future of security, risk, and resilience across the UK and beyond. It means contributing to work that matters protecting people, organisations, and national infrastructure. It means being surrounded by colleagues who care deeply about their craft, their clients, and each other.

If you are passionate about security, driven to solve complex problems, and looking for a place where you can grow, thrive, and have impact, then explore a career with HCG.
Your expertise can help shape a safer, more resilient digital future. Join us.