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Cyber security recruitment that won't leave you exposed

Find out how we're helping CISOs and technology leaders hire the security talent others can't reach through deep market knowledge, genuine relationships, and recruitment marketing built to make the top 5% take notice. 
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Our Success in Numbers 

Cyber security recruitment that moves at the speed of threat

Fastest time-to-hire achieved for CISO role.
22 days
Percentage of candidates more likely to apply due to featured employer microsite.
85%
Percentage of candidates more likely to apply due to candidate briefing packs.
92%
Average time-to-hire across all search assignments in the last 12 months.
29 days
Why Clients Choose Us 

We solve cyber security recruitment challenges 

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Access niche cyber security talent pools

We're firmly embedded in the security industry, giving you direct access to the passive candidates that job boards and databases simply can't reach.
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Make the right candidates take notice

Passive security candidates need a compelling reason to move - stand out with targeted recruitment marketing built around what makes you different.
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Security hiring that's built to scale with you

Get searches up and running quickly. Define what 'done' looks like and watch us repeatedly deliver security candidates who make the grade. 

Not sure where to start? Let's define your ideal candidate profile together. 

What Our Clients Say 

Cyber security recruitment with predictably positive results 

 "They delivered a quality slate of candidates to us in very short order and helped us hire exactly who we needed to fill this critical role." 
 "We have developed a strong relationship. Stott and May are tried and tested and have delivered for us in the past when no one else could." 
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Global Cyber Security Salary Insights Guide 2026

Every unfilled cybersecurity role increases risk. But overpaying for the wrong hire can be just as costly. Our Cyber Security Salary Guide provides real-time compensation data across the US, UK, and Germany, helping you benchmark salaries accurately, stay competitive, and build stronger security teams.
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OUR WORK IN FOCUS

Cyber security recruitment that keeps you covered

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Oxford University Press re-imagine their security function

“Working with Stott and May was a very straight path to a successful outcome. It was a frictionless experience. They came across as passionate about what they do, capable, engaged, and committed to doing a great job for us. This exercise showed us what’s possible in security recruitment when you get it right."

Group CTO
100%
Fill rate
29.8
Average time-to-hire (days)
22
Fastest time-to-hire (days)
"It was clear that the team knew what they were doing."

"We started to see results within a week. It was surprising how quickly the team came online and dialed in on exactly what we were looking for, delivering repeatedly on the brief."

Nathan Sportsman
CEO
Location
United States
Company Size
120+
Number of Hires
31
Latest Opportunities

Great cyber security roles at the click of a button

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Security Engineer

Brussells Competitive Contract
Senior Cybersecurity & Automation Engineer   Role Type: Freelance / Subcontracting Daily Rate: €515 / day Location: Hybrid / On-site (European Union) Contract Duration: Lo...
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2

M365 Security Engineer (m/f/d)

Hamburg 70000-80000 Permanent
M365 Security Engineer (m/f/d) Full-time · Remote Stott and May are excited to be working with an innovative software business who are disrupting the Smart Homes Space. They ...
Cyber Security
3

CIAM Architect

London Competitive
CIAM Architect (Contract) Contract: 6–12 Months Location: Hybrid / Remote London Day Rate: Competitive, Outside Overview We are seeking an experienced CIAM Architect to lead...
Cyber Security
4

CISO as a Service

Luxembourg Competitive Contract
Interim CISO / CISO as a Service (Freelance) Role: Interim Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Format: Freelance / Contract (100% FTE) Location: Luxembour...
Cyber Security
5

Data Analyst

Manchester Competitive Contract
Data Analyst Location: Manchester, UK (Hybrid – Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Onsite) Day Rate: £425 per day (Inside IR35) Contract Duration: 12 Months Overview We are supp...
Cyber Security
6

Security Cloud Engineer

Manchester Competitive Contract
Security Cloud Engineer Location: Manchester, UK (Hybrid) Day Rate: Market Rates (Inside IR35) Contract Duration: 6 Months Overview We are supporting a leading enterprise o...

Make cyber security hires on-time every time.

Security hiring waits for no one. Threats don't pause while you're reviewing CVs, and neither do we. Permanent hires, contract specialists, or full team builds through a statement of work - we work the way your business needs us to. Whether you're a growth-stage company making your first security appointment or an enterprise organisation scaling a global function, we'll get the right people in place, on time, without compromise.
Recently completed searches:
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Meet the Team 

The people behind the placements

Jack-Ambrose

Jack Ambrose

Director

Jack Ambrose

Director

Andrei-Lehadus

Andrei Lehadus

Business Manager

Andrei Lehadus

Business Manager

Will-Martin

Will Martin

Principal Consultant

Will Martin

Principal Consultant

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