Cyber Security Apprentice - Level 4

Job title: Cyber Security Apprentice - Level 4 Ref 39980

Division: Digital Transformation

Location: Hybrid - Clearwater Court - RG1 8DB

Contract type: Permanent

Full/Part-time: Apprentice

Hours: 36

Salary: We are offering a starting salary of £21,500 per annum.

Job grade: A

Closing date: 28/02/2025

We have a fantastic opportunity to join Thames Water as a Cyber Security Apprentice starting in September 2025. As an apprentice, you will learn and develop to support promoting a strong cyber security culture across the organisation and strengthening our defensive capabilities to protect our systems, information and continued business operations from cyber-attacks. You will play an integral role in protecting our organisation against external and internal threats to maintain running our business operations.

Base Location: Hybrid - Clear Water Court, Reading.

Working hours: 36 hours Monday- Friday

Training provider details: You'll complete your apprenticeship through Firebrand Training Limited via a mix of online/virtual learning and periodic residential block release at their dedicated training centre in Wyboston Lakes, Bedford where accommodation will be provided.

Qualification you will obtain: Level 4 Business Analyst Apprenticeship Standard

Entry Requirements: A minimum of 5 GCSEs or A-Levels, a Level 3 qualification (apprenticeship or BTEC in a relatable subject), or relevant experience and/or an aptitude test. STEM subjects would also be beneficial to your application.

Other immediate demands: A driving license is not essential but you must be able to commute to Reading.

Application Process:

1. Step one: Click apply and you will be asked to complete a short online application where we ask for basic information about yourself, your current qualifications/predicted grades and why you want to apply for this apprenticeship. (we do not ask for CVs at this stage).
2. Step two: You will be sent a short online assessment. Please make sure you are in a quiet environment and have given yourself enough time to complete it.
3. Step three: You will be sent a link to book a telephone call with a member of our Resourcing Team. This is a chance for us to get to know you better and where we will check if you are eligible for the apprenticeship.
4. Step four: If you are successful in our screening process, you will be invited to an in-person assessment which will include a group exercise and a competency-based interview.

Assessment Centre Dates: Assessments will be held in April and you will be invited for a morning or afternoon session.

What you will be doing as a Cyber Security Apprentice - Level 4

Daily responsibilities will include learning to:

• Support cyber risk management across the enterprise, ensuring that a framework for identification, assessment and mitigation exists and is implemented and maintained.
• Support Third Party Security Risk by risk assessing and processing Third Party exemptions to the Security Schedule, and supporting the periodic assessments of critical Third Parties.
• Support Information and Cyber Security Policy and Standard annual reviews and help to ensure alignment to core industry frameworks. ISF, CIS, NIST
• Audit Management of actions, ensuring owners, due dates and closing evidence are complete and on time.
• Assist the team with Regulatory alignment and the gathering of evidence for the annual.
• Support compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and best practices, such as GDPR, NIS and ISO 27001 submissions to the Directorate of Water Inspection DWI .
• Provide the monthly metric dashboards for the Digital Performance and Strategy meetings, ensuring metrics are meaningful, consistent and reportable.
• Support the Control Testing & Assurance Manager to carry out isolated tests of controls to ascertain their design and operational effectiveness.

What you should bring to the role:

• Have a real drive and motivation to manage your learning and working life.
• Be a logical thinker and have a passion for technology and finding out how things work.
• Be focused, well organised, have excellent time management skills and have the dedication to succeed.
• Have great teamwork skills but also be able to work independently, putting customers at the heart of everything you do.
• Communicate effectively and be able to challenge when a problem arises.
• Be a champion for Health & Safety within the workplace for both you and your colleagues, helping us maintain our great reputation.
• Be ready to apply everything you learn in your day-to-day role and any projects outside of this.

Why become an Apprentice at Thames Water?

We are offering training, qualifications, real-life experience and the opportunity to "Earn while you learn" on top of:

• Competitive starting salary of £21,500 per annum.
• Annual Leave: 24 days holiday increasing to 28 days with length of service (Plus bank holidays).
• Contributory pension - Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% - 2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments - Open to all once a year.
• GymPass: a free fitness plan and access to several well-being apps for you and up to three family members.
• Cycle to work scheme: always on and up to £3,000 save money, get fit and help protect the environment.
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Who are we?

We're the UK's largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people and the planet to thrive. It's a big job and we've got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you'll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Whether you're interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we're looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you're looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people's lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we'll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

The real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. We aim to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we're here to help and support you.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.