ISO 27001
Consultants UK
Expert support to design your information security management system, guide implementation, and prepare your organisation for ISO 27001 certification.
Our structured approach removes the complexity of ISO 27001 certification by designing your information security management system for you and guiding your team through a clear pathway to certification.
- 30+ Years Experience
- 4,000+ Systems Implemented
- 100% Success Rate
ISO 27001 Consultancy Services
ISO 27001 is the international standard for information security management systems. Organisations implement ISO 27001 to protect sensitive data, demonstrate security commitment to clients, meet contractual and regulatory requirements, and reduce the risk of data breaches and cyber incidents.
Organisations typically pursue ISO 27001 certification to:
- Protect sensitive client and organisational data
- Demonstrate information security to clients and partners
- Meet contract and tender security requirements
- Manage cyber and information security risks systematically
- Support regulatory compliance including UK GDPR
RKMS provides structured ISO 27001 consultancy that guides organisations through implementation and certification efficiently. Rather than expecting your team to navigate complex risk assessments and Annex A controls alone, we design your information security management system, train your staff, and prepare you for audit – removing the complexity and risk from the process.
Common Challenges With ISO 27001
- Conducting a thorough information security risk assessment
- Understanding and selecting the right Annex A controls
- Building documentation and policies from scratch
- Demonstrating a Statement of Applicability to auditors
- Preparing for certification audits with confidence
- Ensuring audit-ready systems on the first attempt
Many organisations struggle because they are expected to build their system alone.
A Structured Pathway To ISO 27001 Certification
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Fact Find
(Teams call)
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System Built For You
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Training & Awareness
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Internal Audit & Review
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Certification Audit
Our ISO 27001 consultancy is designed to reduce complexity and minimise time commitment for your team while ensuring a structured, predictable path to certification.
ISO 27001 Implementation Process
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Understanding Your Information Environment
We conduct structured fact-finding sessions to understand your information assets, data flows, existing controls, and the security risks relevant to your organisation.
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Risk Assessment & Annex A Controls
We carry out a formal information security risk assessment and work with you to select the appropriate Annex A controls, producing your Statement of Applicability.
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Building Your Information Security Management System
We design and build your ISO 27001 documentation, policies, and procedures – tailored to your business and information environment, not generic templates.
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Training Your Team
Your staff receive practical training on system use, information security awareness, and their roles in protecting your organisation’s data and systems.
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Internal Audit & Compliance Checks
We conduct internal audits to verify system compliance and identify any gaps before your external certification audit.
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Certification Audit
You attend the external UKAS audit fully prepared. Certification is achieved when all requirements are met.
Most organisations achieve ISO 27001 certification within 6 months depending on business complexity and team availability.
Benefits of Implementing ISO 27001
Reduced Risk of Data Breaches
Structured controls and risk management significantly reduce the likelihood and impact of information security incidents.
Client & Partner Confidence
ISO 27001 certification demonstrates your commitment to protecting client data – an increasingly critical differentiator.
Regulatory Compliance Support
ISO 27001 supports compliance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act, and sector-specific regulatory requirements.
Stronger Security Culture
Staff awareness and defined responsibilities build an organisation-wide security culture that reduces human error risk.
Tender & Contract Advantage
Many public sector bodies, financial institutions, and large enterprises require ISO 27001 from suppliers and partners.
Foundation For Integration
ISO 27001 integrates naturally with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 within a single integrated management system.
Why Choose RKMS As Your ISO 27001 Consultant
- 30+ years supporting UK businesses through ISO implementation
- 4,000+ quality management systems successfully designed and implemented
- Practical consultancy tailored to your actual operations - not generic templates
- 100% certification success rate backed by our guarantee
- Remote delivery model removes disruption and accelerates timelines
- Family-run business focused on client outcomes, not billable hours
Practical Systems Over Templates
Many ISO 27001 consultants provide generic policy packs that don’t reflect your actual information environment. RKMS designs systems around your specific assets, risks, and operations – making them genuinely effective and audit-ready from day one.
Who Our ISO 27001 Consultancy Is For
- UK organisations seeking ISO 27001 certification
- Businesses needing structured information security implementation support
- Companies lacking internal information security or compliance expertise
- Organisations required to hold ISO 27001 for contracts, tenders, or clients
- Businesses wanting to integrate ISO 27001 with ISO 9001, 14001, or 45001
The Certification Guarantee™
If you follow our guidance, provide accurate information, and engage in the process – and you don’t pass your UKAS certification audit, we continue working at no additional cost until you do.
- No Additional Consultancy Fees
If you don’t pass first time, we keep working with you at no extra consultancy cost until certification is achieved.
- Certification Body Fees Covered
We also cover any additional Certification Body fees required for a re-audit – your total investment is protected.
This is why we maintain a 100% certification success rate across 4,000+ systems implemented.
How Much Does ISO 27001 Cost?
ISO 27001 consultancy pricing depends on the size and complexity of your organisation and information environment. RKMS offers fixed-price packages so you know your total investment upfront – no hourly surprises.
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Certification Body Fees
Paid directly to the UKAS-accredited certification body. Varies by organisation size and audit duration.
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Consultancy Fees
Covers risk assessment, system design, documentation, training, and audit support. RKMS offers transparent fixed-price packages.
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Internal Time
Staff time for fact-finding sessions, training, and audit attendance – typically minimised with RKMS’s structured approach.
Integrating ISO 27001 With Other Standards
ISO 27001 integrates naturally with other ISO standards. Holding multiple standards within a single integrated system reduces overhead, simplifies audits, and increases efficiency.
ISO 9001
Quality management combined with information security creates a comprehensive governance framework trusted by clients.
ISO 14001 & ISO 45001
Environmental and health & safety standards can be integrated alongside ISO 27001 into a single unified management system.
Fully Integrated System
A fully integrated system covering quality, environment, health & safety, and information security in one efficient framework.
Start Your ISO 27001 Certification Journey
Book a consultation to discuss your organisation, certification goals, and the most efficient route to achieving ISO 27001.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does an ISO 27001 consultant do?
An ISO 27001 consultant helps organisations design and implement an information security management system (ISMS) that meets the ISO 27001 standard. They identify information security risks, build documentation and controls aligned to your operations, train your team, and guide you through the certification audit process. RKMS does the technical work, so your team doesn’t need to build the system from scratch.
How long does ISO 27001 certification take?
Most organisations achieve ISO 27001 certification within 6 months, depending on the size and complexity of your information environment and team availability. The process includes risk assessment, system design, control implementation, staff training, internal audits, and the external certification audit. RKMS delivers a structured pathway with clear milestones throughout.
How much does ISO 27001 consultancy cost?
ISO 27001 consultancy pricing depends on your organisation’s size, complexity, and whether you’re integrating additional standards. RKMS offers fixed-price packages covering system design, documentation, training, and audit support – so you know your total investment upfront with no hourly surprises. Book a consultation to receive a tailored quote.
Do we need an ISO 27001 consultant?
While some organisations attempt ISO 27001 implementation internally, most benefit significantly from expert guidance. Information risk assessment, Annex A controls, and audit requirements are highly technical. A consultant accelerates the process, reduces audit failure risk, and ensures your ISMS is operationally practical. RKMS backs every project with the Certification Guarantee™.
What is Annex A and why does it matter?
ISO 27001 Annex A is a reference set of 93 information security controls organised into four themes – organisational, people, physical, and technological. During implementation, your organisation selects the controls applicable to your risk environment and documents why others are excluded in a Statement of Applicability. RKMS guides you through this process to ensure your control selection is both appropriate and audit-ready.
What is included in ISO 27001 implementation?
RKMS ISO 27001 implementation includes: structured fact-finding workshops to understand your information environment, a risk assessment covering your key information assets and threats, design and build of your ISMS documentation and Annex A controls, staff training on information security awareness and system use, internal audit coordination, management review guidance, and full support through the external certification audit.