Cyber Security Education & Awareness Manager

University of Oxford; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days annual leave

Generous family leave

Hybrid and flexible working

Contributory pension scheme

Travel and season ticket loans

Access to facilities

Job summary

University of Oxford is seeking a Cyber Security Education & Awareness Manager to shape security culture across the institution. You will lead training programmes and targeted campaigns, turning complex risks into practical guidance for about 24,000 staff and 20,000 students.

You will work in a hybrid setting from Central Oxford, coordinating with senior leaders and technical specialists to embed secure behaviours across a large, decentralised organisation.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience leading education, awareness, or behaviour-change programmes in complex organisations.
• Strong understanding of cyber security principles and human-related cyber risks.
• Ability to translate technical information into accessible training and communications.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the University's cyber security education and behaviour-change strategy.
• Translate complex risks into engaging training and campaigns.
• Collaborate with senior leaders, academics, professional services and technical specialists to embed security practices.
• Analyse phishing simulations and engagement data to prioritise activities and measure impact.
• Develop a specialist function and advise senior stakeholders on security culture.

Skills

Education programme leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven evaluation

Project management

Education

Degree-level education

Job description

Cyber security is about more than technology. It's about empowering people to make informed decisions that protect the information and systems they rely on. As Cyber Security Education & Awareness Manager at the University of Oxford, you'll shape security culture across a world-leading institution, influencing how approximately 24,000 staff and 20,000 students understand and respond to cyber risks.

Location: Central Oxford (hybrid working, minimum 2 days onsite per week)

Salary: £49,119-£58,265 per annum (Grade 8, pro rata)

Contract : Fixed-term until 31 July 2029, with extension anticipated subject to funding. Full-time or part-time (minimum 30 hours/0.8 FTE).

About Us Ranked the world's leading university for eleven consecutive years, Oxford combines centuries of tradition with world-changing innovation. Join a diverse, inclusive community committed to excellence, professional development and wellbeing.

Our Digital and Information Services division supports the University's research, teaching and administration. Its Cyber Security function protects information and systems, manages evolving threats and strengthens institutional resilience.

What We Offer

• 38 days' annual leave, including public holidays, with options to purchase additional leave.
• Generous family leave, including up to 26 weeks' full-pay maternity/adoption leave and 12 weeks' full-pay paternity/partner leave.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Excellent contributory pension scheme.
• Discounted travel, cycle loans and season ticket loans.
• Access to University social, cultural and sports facilities.

About the Role

You'll lead the University's cyber security education and behaviour-change strategy as part of its Cyber Security Improvement Programme, translating complex risks into engaging training, targeted campaigns and practical guidance. Working across a decentralised institution, you'll collaborate with senior leaders, academics, professional services and technical specialists to embed consistent security practices. You'll analyse phishing simulations, engagement data and behavioural insights to prioritise activities, measure effectiveness and continuously improve outcomes. With autonomy to develop a specialist function, advise senior stakeholders and support colleagues, you'll make secure behaviour part of everyday University life.

About You

• Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience in a relevant discipline.
• Substantial experience leading education, awareness, communications or behaviour-change programmes in complex organisations.
• Strong understanding of cyber security principles, emerging threats and human-related cyber risks.
• Ability to translate technical information into accessible, engaging training and communications.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing and relationship-building skills.
• Experience using data and feedback to evaluate impact and drive improvements.
• Strong project and programme management skills, including supplier management.
• Experience managing or developing colleagues, with sound judgement and discretion.

Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 9 November 2026.

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 23 November 2026.

£49,119 to £58,265 : Grade 8