Cyber Security Officer

Job Title: Cyber Security Officer

Actual Annual Salary: £31,954 - £34,860 (CLF Grade

D) Based on hours and working weeks

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full-Time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, All year-round

Additional role info: The primary location for this role is Digitech Studio School in Bristol, with regular travel to other academies as needed. Outside of these on-site responsibilities, the role offers flexibility to work remotely, supporting a balanced and adaptable working arrangement. Please note we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Provisional

Start Date:

March/April 2026

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 Trusts 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.

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification prior to submitting an application.

In this role, you’ll be a key part of our Central IT Team responsible for delivering secure, reliable, and innovative technology solutions across the trust. You’ll have the opportunity to shape cyber security practices, work with cutting‑edge tools, and contribute to a mission‑driven organisation that values digital safety in education.

• 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,…