Apprentice ICT Officer (Cyber)
Working in local government means being part of something bigger. You'll be part of a passionate team that values innovation, diversity, and service. If you're a curious, analytical thinker with a passion for technology and problem-solving, we want to hear from you!
Role
- Support cyber security risk assessments, cyber security audits and cyber security incident management.
- Identify security threats and hazards to a system, service or processes to inform risk assessments and design of security features.
- Liaise with colleagues across the Council to ensure the smooth running of the service, including IT, Procurement, Legal, Communications.
- Manage cyber security operations processes in accordance with organisational policies and standards and business requirements.
- Supporting IT Cyber procurements and implementations. Configure, deploy and use computer, digital network and cyber security technology.
- Promote awareness and compliance of best cyber security and business controls posture within the service and across all customers.
- Provide documented guidance within the service and across all customers.
- Plan and manage own workload, under the guidance of IT Officers, to ensure that service delivery targets and project deadlines are met.
- Develop skills relevant to the post and attend appropriate training commensurate with the role (full training will be provided on servers and infrastructure) and to provide and receive feedback
on career development and progress. - Participate in simulated exercises to understand cyber-attack and defence, rehearse responses, test and evaluate cyber security techniques.
Training
- Successful completion of this apprenticeship gives you an accredited Level 4 Cyber Security Technologist qualification.
- Workplace Learning
- Provided with a 1:1 Tutor
- Block Delivery - Virtual workshops
- At the end of the apprenticeship programme, it is anticipated that you will be employment ready, and will be given the opportunity to apply for any available permanent employment opportunities within the IT Service and across the Council
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Cyber security technologist (2021) (level 4)
- Training Provider
- ESTIO TRAINING LIMITED
- Working Week
- Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Flexible working hours, including home-working (subject to the needs of the role). The role may on occasion require working outside of the flexible working hours to support service delivery.
- Expected Duration
- 1 Year 10 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Sunday, 31st August 2025
- Start Date
- Monday, 3rd November 2025
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Patience
Qualifications
- Maths and English GCSE, grade C / 5 or above (Essential)
- IT Other, grade Pass (Essential)
About the Employer
Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council
Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council is the local authority of the Metropolitan Borough of Calderdale in West Yorkshire, England. Calderdale is set in the beautiful South Pennines in West Yorkshire, a vibrant Metropolitan Borough, and an active part of Leeds City Region. With a career move to Calderdale Council, you will find a meaningful way to contribute. You will also make a real difference to others. With over 600 services, we offer a wide variety of roles. So, you can use your skills and experience to help others and make Calderdale a better place for everyone.
- Company
- Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council
- Location
- Mulcture House, 11 Mulcture Hall Rd, Halifax, England
Hybrid / WFH Options - Employment Type
- Higher Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £14,526.20 to £23,492.04 a year
- Posted
- Company
- Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council
- Location
- Mulcture House, 11 Mulcture Hall Rd, Halifax, England
Hybrid / WFH Options - Employment Type
- Higher Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £14,526.20 to £23,492.04 a year
- Posted