Job Description
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About Strathclyde Partnership for Transport
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Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) is the largest of Scotland’s seven Regional Transport Partnerships, serving a population of more than 2.2 million people across 12 local authority areas in the West of Scotland.
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SPT’s role is to bring together local authorities and key regional and national partners to plan and deliver an integrated, sustainable transport system that supports inclusive economic growth, tackles inequality, and improves quality of life. At the heart of this is a clear ambition: to deliver a world-class, low-carbon transport system that meets the needs of people and communities now and in the future.
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SPT sits at the centre of regional transport planning, combining strategic insight, robust analysis, and practical delivery. The organisation plans and supports transport across all modes, working closely with councils, Transport Scotland, the Scottish Government, operators, and communities to shape how transport services evolve over time.
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Alongside its strategic planning role, SPT delivers and supports a wide range of transport activity across the region. This includes investment in bus services, infrastructure and subway, management of major transport programmes, and the delivery of passenger-focused improvements that help keep communities connected.
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SPT is now entering a period of significant transformation. Completion of the Subway Modernisation project, major programmes such as Bus Reform and Clyde Metro represent some of the most ambitious transport initiatives ever undertaken in the West of Scotland.
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Together, they will reshape how public transport is planned, governed, and delivered, placing passengers, communities and long-term sustainability at the heart of decision-making.
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This is an organisation with a strong public service ethos, a collaborative culture and a growing national profile. For professionals who want to work at scale, influence long-term outcomes and help deliver meaningful change, SPT offers a uniquely compelling environment.
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You can read more at our SPT website.
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About this role:
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We are seeking a Cyber Security & Resilience Lead to join our Digital team and act as SPT’s in-house specialist for cyber security, business continuity and service resilience.
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As the Cyber Security & Resilience Lead, you will provide leadership, assurance and practical guidance across SPT, steering the implementation of security policies, practices and controls. You will strengthen our cyber security posture in line with government guidance and recognised standards, lead vulnerability and risk management, develop threat response plans and support cyber security impact assessments, testing, audits and compliance activities.
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Working collaboratively with technology teams, project managers, service owners and suppliers, you will help SPT maintain key accreditations, monitor security across our corporate, bus and Subway estate, and provide clear reporting and dashboards. You will also champion security awareness and a strong organisational culture of cyber resilience and service continuity.
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About You
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You will have a degree or equivalent qualification in a cyber security-related subject, or demonstrable relevant qualifications and experience.
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We are looking for someone with strong knowledge of vulnerability and risk management practices and tools, penetration testing methods, and recognised security standards. You will understand risks and vulnerabilities across infrastructure and software. You will have experience of introducing new security practices as well as producing clear reports, policies and procedures.
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You will be a self-starter who can identify, prioritise and deliver tasks while remaining calm in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities. Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, together with the ability to communicate at all levels, work effectively with technical leads, coach others and build productive networks. You will set high standards, overcome obstacles, work collaboratively and embrace learning, innovation and change.
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Full time hours will be 35 hours per week Monday to Friday. However, you may be required to undertake work outwith this norm to meet the responsibilities of the post.
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Whilst you will be based at 131 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, SPT operate a hybrid working pattern which allows 40% home working (i.e. 2 days per week Monday to Friday).
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Please note, this position falls into the low-risk category under the Alcohol and Drugs policy and therefore is subject to for-cause testing procedures.
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Further details of the role and key responsibilities are set out in the job description.
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What we can offer……
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Working at SPT comes with many benefits you can look forward to:
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- 33 Days Annual and Public Holiday Entitlement then 41 days after 5 years’ service (pro rata to shift pattern)
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- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme – SPT contribute a percentage of your annualised pay in line with the requirements of the Strathclyde Pension Fund
- Group Life Assurance Cover
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- SPT actively encourages learning and development and are committed to ongoing learning and development to support career progression
- Employee Travel Pass Scheme – a Subway Smartcard to travel on the Glasgow Subway for free plus an additional card for a member of your household
- Salary Sacrifice Bus or Rail Season Ticket Scheme – subsidised at a maximum of £667 towards the cost
- Cycle to Work Scheme, Childcare Vouchers, Employee Assistance Programme, Long Service Awards, Credit Union
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How to Apply?
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To apply, please select the ‘apply now’ button to complete an online application form.
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Closing date for applications will be midnight on Sunday 18 October 2026.
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SPT is an Equal Opportunities company welcoming applications from a diverse background. If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. SPT encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.
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SPT operates blind recruitment, which is the process of removing any and all identification details from candidate application forms. This includes identifiable personal details such a candidate’s name, gender, ethnicity and age. This information is not visible to our Hiring Managers. This practice is used to ensure fairness, attract diverse candidates and to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process. By implementing this approach, SPT aims to create a level playing field to assess applicants solely based on their skills, qualifications and experience.
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For applicants with special requirements, or if you have any questions, please email quoting the above reference.
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