Cyber Security Officer

About Us: Prospect is the trade union of choice for over 165,000 professionals, specialists and managers from across the UK. Our members vary from nuclear physicists and engineers to film directors and cinematographers – with many more in between. For each of these members we provide advice, support, and representation. Join us and you can make a real difference to the lives of working people.  

Job Description: We are looking for a Cyber Security Officer to join our IT & Digital team. In this role, you will be responsible for protecting Prospect’s information systems, infrastructure and member data from internal and external cyber threats. The ideal candidate will have a strong experience working in cyber security and IT security principles and frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain IT security framework
• Develop security policies and procedures
• Conduct vulnerability management and patching
• Manage supply chain risk management
• Owning the change management process for any cyber related implantation
• Monitor, detect and respond to cyber threats

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Strong understanding of security principles and frameworks
• Worked in cyber security for 5 years and more
• Knowledge of vulnerability tools and SIEM
• A broad conceptual understanding of IT systems, networks and application security
• Familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST, Cyber Essentials

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Relevant ITIL qualifications
• ISC2 or other relevant qualifications

To apply please select ‘Apply now’ on the job page on the Prospect website.

As part of the applications process you will need to complete an application form which will ask for details of your work, education and training history and to complete a supporting statement. Our panel will use the information shared in the application to shortlist so please use the space to demonstrate how your experience, knowledge, skills and personal qualities meet the outlined requirements.

We would recommend reviewing the Role Profile/Job Specification.

If you have any questions please contact: peopleandops@prospect.org.uk.

Closing date: 21st July 2026 - Noon (CV’s alone will not be accepted)

Interviews will be held on 28th July in our London Office

Prospect Union is committed to create a diverse environment and is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All our applicants will be given careful consideration for employment regardless to race, colour, religion, sex, physical and mental disability, age, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, and any other protected status.

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