Innovation Lead - Cyber, London

The Role's Purpose

This role is central to Plexal’s innovation and technology consulting services, with a specific focus on cyber security and the evolving impact of AI on the threat landscape. 
As an Innovation Lead, you will act as a subject‑matter expert, helping organisations understand how cyber technologies are developing, how AI is shaping both defensive and offensive capabilities, and what this means for strategic decision‑making. This includes analysing emerging cyber technologies, assessing risks and opportunities, interrogating vendor claims, and translating complex concepts into actionable insights for senior leaders. You will also support horizon‑scanning activities, helping clients anticipate future developments in cyber and AI.
This is a hands‑off, non‑coding role suited to individuals with strong analytical capability, a solid grounding in cyber security, and an interest in how AI is transforming the field. You will be deployable across a wide range of client projects, providing expert input wherever cyber and AI considerations are relevant.

What You'll Do

• Lead projects focused on cyber security and AI‑enabled technologies.
• Scope research questions, select appropriate methodologies, analyse findings, and produce high‑impact reports and presentations.
• Act as a subject‑matter expert on cyber security and AI, providing clients with clear, evidence‑based insights.