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Infrastructure & Cyber Security Lead
Salary £65,000 - £70,000
Location Hybrid - Home & London
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in a month at 23:59 GMT.
The Vacancy
At London Early Years Foundation (LEYF), we’re proud to be London’s best-rated nursery group - and a social enterprise that reinvests every penny back into our children, families and teams.
We’re at an exciting stage of our digital evolution and looking for someone to help shape what comes next.
Love infrastructure and cyber security and want to lead both?
This newly created role is a unique opportunity for a hands-on technical manager who’s ready to influence strategy, improve systems, and drive meaningful change.
As our Infrastructure & Cyber Security Manager, you’ll take ownership of our IT infrastructure and security landscape, designing and delivering a robust, scalable, and secure environment that supports the whole organisation. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, technical partners, and internal teams to make sure we’re not just protected but future ready.
You’ll be joining at a pivotal time, with a chance to shape long-term direction while staying close to the detail. There are no direct reports for now, but you’ll help shape future team structures as we grow.
We’re looking for someone who can do the doing, but also step back, lead, and build something better.
What You’ll Be Doing
Develop and implement infrastructure and cyber security strategies aligned with organisational goals
Lead the design and optimisation of our cloud-based architecture (primarily Azure)
Oversee identity and access management (IAM) and related policies
Deliver automation initiatives that improve scalability and efficiency
Manage security operations including penetration testing, incident response, and risk assessments
Ensure compliance with GDPR, Cyber Essentials, and other relevant frameworks
Drive awareness and education on cyber security across the organisation
Maintain and enhance disaster recovery and business continuity plans
Influence senior leaders and tech partners to drive strategic improvements
We’re Looking For Someone Who Is:
A confident technical leader with strong hands-on experience across infrastructure and cyber security
Comfortable switching between strategy and execution - thinking long-term while solving problems day to day
Experienced with Microsoft technologies including Azure, Active Directory, and Intune
Familiar with cloud-native tools, automation, and security frameworks
Calm under pressure, collaborative, and excellent at building trust with stakeholders
Ideally experienced in the charity or education sectors - but we welcome all backgrounds
Essential Skills & Experience
Proven experience leading infrastructure and cyber security functions
Strong technical knowledge of Microsoft cloud environments
Experience with IAM, penetration testing, and automation tools
Good understanding of compliance frameworks (e.g. GDPR, Cyber Essentials)
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Desirable:
Relevant certifications such as Microsoft SC-300, CISSP, AWS Security, or CISM
Experience in non-profit, education, or mission-driven organisations
Knowledge of Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO27001 frameworks
Why You’ll Love It Here
This is more than just a technical role, it’s a chance to shape something meaningful. You’ll be joining a trusted, supportive team where you can make a visible difference and help us build secure, scalable systems that support thousands of children across London.
Here’s What Else We Offer:
Make an impact – Your work underpins the success of our nurseries and helps deliver our mission
Freedom to improve – We trust you to spot opportunities and make things better
Hybrid working – 2 days in the office, with flexibility and a family-friendly culture
Childcare discount – 70% off nursery fees for your children or grandchildren
Time to recharge – 26 days’ holiday (including Christmas closure), your birthday off, and bank holidays
Good benefits – 7% employer pension, well-being support, staff discounts, and team events
We know diverse teams build stronger organisations and we welcome you just as you are.
Ready to apply?
If you're a hands-on infrastructure and cyber security manager who’s ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re reviewing applications as they come in, so don’t wait too long!
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About the Company
We’re the London Early Years Foundation or LEYF for short; a family of 40 nurseries across London. We’re a social enterprise, which means we’re all about helping serve our children, their families and communities, not about making a profit. We know that the experiences a child has when they are very young shapes their future chances of becoming healthy, fulfilled adults. That’s why we’re passionate about giving every child access to excellent Early Years education and care. It’s also why 77% of our nurseries are in areas of ...
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