Level 4 Cyber Security & Compliance Apprentice

Location: Hybrid working with 5 days per fortnight in our Head Office (Leek, Staffordshire) and the remaining time remotely.

Employment type: Full-time, fixed-term, (2 years).

Salary: £19,148

Working hours: 35 hours per week, worked flexibly.

Reports to: Cyber Security & Compliance Manager

The Organisation

Leek Building Society is an award winning, highly admired, local building society that is owned and trusted by its members. We’re a great place to work, with an exceptional culture. We ranked in the top 10 of UK employers, and the top 100 of global employers in the Inspiring Workplaces Awards 2024, and we’re on a mission to become even stronger. We’re also a socially responsible, inclusive employer, deeply committed to ensuring that everyone is supported to perform at their best.

You’ll be joining the business at a fantastic time of growth, with a transformational investment in our systems, people and processes to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.

Job Purpose & Scope

Our IT Services team is here to help everyone by making our IT applications and services better. We have three main areas: IT Service Desk and Infrastructure, Application and Data, and Cybersecurity. We provide high-quality internal support and manage external service providers, ensuring our organisation remains at the forefront of technology and security.

The Cyber Security & Compliance Apprentice role sits within the Cybersecurity function and provides a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in securing our IT infrastructure. You will support key activities such as vulnerability management, compliance monitoring, and security operations. This role is ideal for individuals starting a career in cyber security, helping to protect digital environments, and manage security threats while completing a recognised qualification.

Duties And Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in reviewing security recommendations from suppliers and regulators.
• Supporting third-party security compliance, including tracking supplier reviews and due diligence activities.
• Helping to coordinate penetration testing with third-party vendors.
• Supporting firewall reviews, user access recertifications, and security audits.
• Assisting in preparing reports and management information (MI) for stakeholders.
• Performing other security and compliance-related tasks as required by the society.
• To carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required.

Apprenticeship

During your employment you will be completing the Level 4 Cyber Security Technologist Apprenticeship.

You Will Be Required To

• Attend scheduled training sessions and workshops to build knowledge and practical skills in cyber security.
• Engaging in independent learning through online courses, textbooks, and other educational resources to reinforce formal training.
• Completing assignments and projects that demonstrate your understanding and application of key cyber security concepts.
• Participating in study groups and discussions to develop collaborative learning and problem-solving skills.
• Receiving regular feedback and guidance from mentors and supervisors to support your technical and professional growth.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications & Knowledge

• GCSEs with grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) in English and Maths, and a Level 3 qualification such as A-Levels (or equivalent).

Experience

• Basic understanding of networking, operating systems, and cyber security concepts.
• An interest in IT security, compliance, or risk management, with any relevant coursework, projects, or experience considered beneficial.
• A willingness to learn about business IT operations and security best practices. Any prior knowledge is beneficial but not essential.

Skills & Abilities

• Basic technical skills, including familiarity with Windows operating systems, troubleshooting simple IT issues, and working with Microsoft Office and other common software.
• Aptitude for learning new technologies and problem solving.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Capable of following processes and able to work to deadlines.

Other Requirements

Working hours are flexible between Monday to Friday 0800 – 1800, however the need to work beyond these hours is sometimes required.

What Benefits Are On Offer

• Competitive salary rates
• 35 hour working week (full-time)
• Contributory Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Free health screening
• Minimum of 23 days paid holiday per annum plus bank and public holidays
• Parental Schemes
• Sick Pay guaranteed for 6 months for major illnesses
• Holiday purchase/sale scheme
• Life assurance of 4 times your annual salary
• Employee assistance programme
• Continuous development opportunities
• We’re open to discussing working flexibly
• Onsite gym available to employees

If the above sounds like something you’d thrive at, we’d love to hear from you.