Cyber Security Officer

Join to apply for the Cyber Security Officer role at Bristol City Council

• 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
• Location
  :
  Digitech Studio School in Bristol, with regular travel to other academies; remote work flexibility available
• Provisional Start Date
  :
  February/March 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 Trust’s digital infrastructure and ensure a secure, resilient IT environment that supports thousands of learners and educators across our academies. Your responsibilities will include managing cyber security activities, ensuring compliance with security standards, mitigating risks, contributing to trust‑wide projects, conducting security audits, and participating in incident response.

• 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.

We Offer

• 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.

What We Can Offer You

• 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.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and proudly serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and encourage applications from under‑represented and global majority groups, including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. We aim to remove any barriers to employment and consider job share, part‑time and flexible working opportunities.

• Closing Date: 15 January 2026  pm
• Shortlisting: 16 January 2026
• Interviews: 28 January 2026

For an informal discussion about the role or to find out more, please email the CLF Recruitment Team directly (details are available on the ‘Contact Us’ page on CLF’s main website).

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high level of interest.

As a Disability‑Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know how we can assist.