Cyber Security Officer

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Cyber Security Officer to join our central IT team at Cabot Learning Federation. In this pivotal role, you will help safeguard the Trust's digital infrastructure and ensure a secure, resilient IT environment that supports thousands of learners and educators across our academies. This role sits within the CLF Central ICT Operations team and has a specific focus on cyber security across the entire Trust.

While part of a collaborative team, the Cyber Security Officer will manage cyber security activities and safeguard our digital infrastructure, ensuring compliance with security standards and proactively mitigating risks. The ICT team supports multiple academies and central services, giving the successful candidate the opportunity to make a significant impact by strengthening resilience and protecting sensitive data across a large, diverse organisation.

This is a unique role because it combines technical expertise with strategic input, working closely with senior leaders. The post holder will also contribute to trust-wide projects, security audits, and incident response, helping to shape the future of our digital security. By joining us, candidates will play a key part in protecting the integrity of systems that underpin teaching, learning, and operational excellence across the Federation.

• Strong technical knowledge of cyber security across networking, Windows domains, and cloud environments, including Active Directory, Office 365, Power Shell, SIEM platforms, and anti-malware systems.
• Experience supporting and maintaining security systems, conducting penetration tests, phishing simulations, and assisting with investigations.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to advise stakeholders and provide clear guidance and training.
• A proactive and adaptable mindset, capable of managing conflicting priorities in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and continuous improvement, with a focus on supporting education through secure and effective technology.
• Relevant qualifications, including a Level 4 Cyber Security Technical Professional qualification (or working towards), or equivalent experience.
• A chance to influence cyber security practices across a multi-academy trust.
• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements - from our Bristol office, home, and onsite support.
• Opportunities for professional development and certification in cyber security.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• The satisfaction of making a meaningful impact on the safety of students and staff.

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we're all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We're proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave.
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in‑role/wider‑trust development opportunities.
• Well‑being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.

Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on‑site parking plus many more!