Our team and opportunity
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented
Cyber Security Analyst
to support the ongoing protection of our digital assets, systems, and data. This home-based role will be instrumental in monitoring threats, assessing vulnerabilities, and improving our security posture across the organisation.
You'll work closely with the IT Security Manager, wider IT team, and third-party partners to ensure security best practices are maintained across our cloud and on-premise environments.
This is a national role supporting our teams across England & Wales. Based working from home, some travel will be required from time to time for collaboration and stakeholder meetings. Candidates should be based within commutable distance of one of our
main hubs
: Birmingham, Ellesmere Port, Burnley, Gloucester, Leeds, Milton Keynes, Newark, Hatton (Warrickshire).
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About the role
Key responsibilities:
* Conduct threat and vulnerability assessments and recommend remediation steps.
* Support the investigation of security incidents and policy violations.
* Assist with risk assessments and security audits.
* Implement and maintain security standards, and guidelines.
* Work with third-party vendors and partners on pen testing and remediation activities.
* Support awareness campaigns to improve cybersecurity hygiene among staff.
* Assist in the development and implementation of disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
* Produce reports and metrics for senior IT and governance stakeholders.
* Stay updated with the latest threats, trends, and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, PCI DSS, Cyber Essentials).
About you
Technical:
* An appetite for keeping up to date with the latest developments in technology, business practices, and the wider threat environment.
* Ability to work independently and remotely with minimal supervision.
* Understanding of current threats, attack vectors, and security frameworks.
* Familiarity with Microsoft 365 security tools (Defender, Purview, Entra, etc.).
* Working knowledge of network protocols, email security, and IT architectures.
* Industry certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, SSCP).
* Familiarity with Microsoft Azure cloud platforms and identity management.
* Experience with compliance frameworks (PCI DSS, Cyber Essentials).
* Experience with auditing and compliance.
* Experience of BCP/DR.
* Experience in the charity or non-profit sector, desirable.
General:
* Demonstrable experience in a related role.
* Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
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We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
What we offer
In addition to your salary of £40,000 - £46,000,
you will benefit from, a competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, great holiday entitlement and numerous other employee benefits, including several salary sacrifice benefits, all of which can be found here ).Summary:
* Competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, where we will double your contribution to a maximum of 10%.
* 25 days paid holiday (plus paid Bank Holidays), increasing with years of service to up to 30 days after 5 years, plus holiday purchase scheme.
* Home working status with 'hub' facilities available should you need the flexibility to work outside of home.
* Free access to specialist counselling on a range of issues, e.g. health, financial, well-being and domestic matters.
* Access to a range of employee benefits including store discounts, boating holiday discounts and holiday purchase scheme.
* 2 days paid volunteering leave per annum, allowing you to volunteer for a local community project etc.
* Free fishing facilities across our canal network.
* A supportive and inclusive work environment.