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# Curriculum Innovation Specialist in Cyber Security

- **Company:** The Manchester College
- **Location:** Manchester, UK (Remote available)
- **Salary:** £45,360.0 - £65,205.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Network Security
- **Published:** July 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=010096f115be4450

## About the Role

* Degree
 * Current and valid industry specialism qualification.
 * English and maths minimum level 2 Grace C or grade 4 and above.
 * Professional Body accreditation (within subject specialism) where relevant.

## Description

Are you passionate about cyber security, digital resilience, and protecting organisations against an ever-evolving threat landscape? The Manchester College is seeking an innovative DigiTec Specialist Practitioner - Cyber Security to help shape our strategic approach to cyber security, emerging technologies, and future digital skills requirements.

Working closely with curriculum leaders, employers, and senior stakeholders, you will provide expert insight into the latest cyber security trends, threats, technologies, and industry developments. Your expertise will help inform strategic decision-making, strengthen employer partnerships, and ensure the College remains at the forefront of digital innovation and cyber resilience. Cyber security continues to be one of the most in-demand specialisms within the digital sector, with organisations increasingly reliant on experts who can navigate areas such as security operations, ethical hacking, network security, cloud security, and digital risk management.

This role is ideal for a forward-thinking industry professional who is passionate about the future of cyber security and digital protection. If you thrive on identifying emerging threats, influencing strategic direction, building industry partnerships, and helping organisations stay ahead in an increasingly complex digital world, we'd love to hear from you.

This opportunity is based at our Openshaw Campus to join the our new DIGITECH Department as a Curriculum Innovation Specialist in Cyber Security. The role is offered on a 3-year fixed-term contract, working 35 hours per week on a full-time basis., * Develop resources and teaching materials in line with specialism ensuring they are of the highest quality, reflect industry best practice and comply with course guidance/frameworks.

 * Design and develop curriculum in line with employer need to ensure current validity with Industry specialism and best practice.
 * Use technology to develop and enhance the learning environment both inside and outside of the classroom.
 * Participate in the development of internal and external partnerships to disseminate information, share best practice, establish opportunities for collaborative work and enhance the delivery of learning.
 * Contribute and develop area of specialism to meet local and national skills and knowledge priorities.
 * Provide specialist CPD for staff to ensure they are current in their practice.


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