OFFICER JOB DETAILS Reference 3145W Working Hours 37 Salary Up to £32,000 per annum. Depending on qualifications and expertise. Location Watford Closing Date 20 Oct 2025 JOB DESCRIPTION PERSON SPECIFICATION Our IT team are looking for a Cyber Security Officer. On a daily basis, you will be supporting the Head of IT Governance to create and deliver a Cyber Security Strategy and Information Security Management Plan to ensure the College Group has robust cyber security systems and processes in place. You will monitor global threats from organisations such as NCSC and Jisc, analyse them for impact to the college and report your findings, along with planning the work to retain certification in Cyber Essentials. You will manage Penetration testing via third parties and any remediation plans arising from these tests along with any relevant internal audits. There is a need for candidates to work with colleagues across all campuses. The post holder is not expected to be a technical expert on networks, systems or services but they will work with technical DevOps colleagues to identify and plan technical changes relating to security issues. Skills required are: report writing, planning, excellent written communication and problem solving. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in cyber security and may be studying towards a Cyber Security qualification, which the college is happy to support. Learning services are critical to the success of this role. An in-depth knowledge of college systems is not required so long as the candidate has a can-do attitude and wants to develop in a fast-paced environment. This is a great opportunity for someone to take their cyber security skills and support the delivery of a new IT strategy for the college. You’ll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you’ll be encouraged to upskill. We have a free on site gym and you can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday. The closing date for applications is Monday 20th October 2025. For more information, please contact Human Resources on 01923 812333, or by e-mailing jobs@westherts.ac.uk. WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for this role please contact the Human Resources department. Added Extras You’ll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you’ll be encouraged to upskill. We have a free on site gym and you can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday. Contact us If you have any questions or queries please contact a member of the Human Resources team who will be happy to help. WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for a role please contact us. 01923 812333 jobs@westherts.ac.uk