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Assessor/Trainer in Cyber and IT

Gloucester
3 weeks ago
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Job Title: Cyber Security & IT Assessor
Location: Gloucestershire (across Cheltenham and Gloucester campuses)
Contract Type: Full-time, permanent
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum + discretionary £4000 bonus

Think FE Ltd. is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a respected college in Gloucestershire, recognised for its modern teaching facilities, including a state-of-the-art digital academy. The college is looking to appoint a Cyber Security & IT Assessor to support learners across its Cheltenham and Gloucester campuses.
You will play a vital role in delivering high-quality assessment and learner support in Cyber Security. Working across both campuses, you’ll liaise with curriculum teams and employers to guide learners through their qualifications with confidence and rigour.

What’s on offer?

£35,000 - £45,000 per annum + discretionary £4000 bonus
Scarce Skills Bonus: Up to £4,000 for candidates with in-demand qualifications
Annual Leave: 27 days per year, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service, plus 3 extra days during Christmas closure
Pension: Auto-enrolment into the People’s Pension with matched contributions
Professional Development: Ongoing CPD opportunities
Travel: Reimbursement or allowance available for travel between campuses
Supportive Environment: Friendly, collaborative college culture with modern facilities
Essential Criteria

Minimum Level 4 qualification in a relevant subject such as Computing, Cyber Security, Computer Science, or Forensics
GCSE Grade C / 4 or above in English and Maths
Enhanced DBS (required prior to start)
Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle for travel between campuses
Desirable Criteria

Assessor qualification (e.g. Level 3 Award in Assessing)
Industry experience or recent graduate status welcomed
Relevant CompTIA qualifications (e.g. Security+, Network+)
Understanding of core Cyber Security principles such as Cryptography, Incident Response, Information Security, and Forensics
Next Steps
Once you've applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process. Think FE Ltd. are acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions.

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