Graduate - Cybersecurity

Programme overview

Role activities

• Help safeguard systems ranging from business and office technology to control-room architecture and roadside equipment.
• Gain experience managing cyber risks across a large and complex organisation.
• Contribute to projects that improve cybersecurity awareness and strengthen protection of systems, information and services.
• Develop technical knowledge and learn to respond to new and evolving threats.

Eligibility and qualifications

• Undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above in cybersecurity or a related digital or technology subject, held or expected before the programme starts.
• Attend residential induction in Birmingham from 6 to 9 September 2027.
• Unrestricted right to work in the UK for the full three-year programme; visa sponsorship is unavailable.
• Live, or be willing to relocate, within one hour's travel of the office and attend at least two days each week.
• Pass pre-employment and enrolment checks, including right-to-work, references, criminal-record/DBS checks and qualification verification.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively, think critically, solve problems, take ownership, adapt and show curiosity and willingness to learn.

Location and working pattern

• Based in Birmingham (Snowhill).
• Hybrid working policy requires office attendance at least two days per week.
• Relocation support is not available.

Compensation

• The advertised graduate salary is £30,000; no pay period is specified.

Development and benefits

• The programme offers a dedicated manager, experienced mentors, workshops and an Early Careers community.
• Benefits listed include a pension scheme, 26 days of annual leave rising to 31 days with service, health and wellbeing schemes, and discounts.

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