Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS15 4JT
Pay:
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Full time
Disability Confident:
No
Closing Date:
01/02/2026
About this job
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.
Provisional Start Date: February/March 2026 Your opportunity to protect and empower digital education across our trust 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.
About you
You will have: Strong technical knowledge of cyber security across networking, Windows domains, and cloud environments, including Active Directory, Office 365, PowerShell, 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.
Why work in CLF’s 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.
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.
Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on‑site parking plus many more.
Why work at CLF?
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 under‑represented 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.
What is a vacancy deadline?
Recruitment timeline: Closing Date: 15 January 2026 11.59pm Shortlisting: 16 January 2026 Interviews: 28 January 2026 For an informal discussion about the role/to find out more, please email CLFs Recruitment Team directly (details can be found on the 'Contact Us' page on CLFs main website, or in the 'Application Instructions' section when applying). As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs
* a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.
Please note we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role.
Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.
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.
We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment.
If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.
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