Cyber s Plus Assessor – Team Lead

United Kingdom

Posted Monday 5 January 2026 at 01:00

Salary: Circa 45,000per annum+comprehensive benefits package

Jisc grade: TGE3 (internal use only)

Hours: 35 hours per week

Job Type: Permanent

Reports into: Lead security specialist

Working style: Hybrid - A blend of working from home and your nominated hub office. We have hubs located in London, Bristol, Manchester and Oxford.

For 30 years Jisc has pioneered digital solutions for UK education and research, transforming how knowledge is created, shared and used.

We are uniquely positioned to protect, promote and lead the sector in digital and data transformation, making a difference to students, communities and society. Together, we are

working to build a better digital future for education and research.

Raise your potential at Jisc through our culture of lifelong learning. At Jisc, we're all about growth, so embrace new challenges, sharpen your skills and shape a career that excites you.

Join Jisc’s Group CTO directorate, delivering innovative, cost‑effective digital services to members and customers.

Our Cyber Security division protects the JANET network with a state‑of‑the‑art SOC and CSIRT, deploying the latest countermeasures through trusted vendor partnerships and providing expert support to universities, colleges, and learning providers.

From network operations, security, cloud, identity, data centres, and video services, we apply our expertise to power resilient and respected digital solutions.

Jisc provides Penetration Testing, Cyber Essentials Plus, and Cyber Security Assessment Services. As a Lead Cyber Essentials Plus Assessor, you will lead CE and CE+ assessments, deliver training, and manage our advice and guidance service for members and customers.

You will shape the strategy and ongoing development of Cyber Essentials services, ensuring compliance with IASME and NCSC standards. The role involves regular engagement with members, assessors, stakeholders, and IASME to maintain a high value, trusted service.

Ongoing training and certification in key security areas will be provided.

This position requires the successful candidate to undergo enhanced background screening checks, which include but are not limited to, Basic / Enhanced UK criminal record check, Credit check, international fraud and sanctions.

• Undertake Cyber Essentials/Plus assessments and related services
• Manage the team of Cyber Essentials assessors
• Lead the training of new assessors, developing their growth in Cyber Essentials and related services
• Ensure that certifications required to practise are current
• Identify improvements to the service delivery with the service management team

• Extensive experience in a security, networks, cloud or Cyber Essentials role
• Experienced in articulating the CE controls based on a wide variety of environments
• Understanding and practical application of information security principles
• Demonstrable experience of producing high quality deliverables working alone and as part of a team
• Experience of delivering training or consultancy

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can’t tick every box, so we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements, but if you feel this role is perfect for you. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!

Specific patterns for working in the office are not mandated, and the frequency of time worked in the office is agreed with your manager. Meeting in person is something we value, so you may need to travel on occasion to any of our hub offices.

At Jisc, every role is meaningful, and every individual is valued. We foster a culture of continuous learning and personal growth, offering opportunities to develop new skills and make a real impact in education and research. With a strong focus on work-life balance, we embrace flexible working that prioritises outcomes over hours, empowering you to create a rhythm that energises both your professional and personal life.

Jisc’s culture is powered by our four guiding principles: putting customers first, driving…