2026 Industrial Placement - Digital (Digital Trust & Cyber Security)

When you join our team as a Placement, you\’ll work on big things from day one. You\’ll gain the knowledge and experience you need to build a successful career in consulting and contribute meaningfully to vital projects. As cyber threats become more high profile and people become more aware of data privacy, organisations have an opportunity to differentiate themselves with outstanding digital trust and cyber security. As an Analyst you will help our clients build trust with customers and stakeholders by showing systems are secure, protect data from cyber-attack and comply with regulations. You will work alongside our cyber security experts to spot digital and technology security risks and help identify the right controls to develop systems, processes and culture to keep data safe. During your months as an Industrial Placement at PA, you\’ll learn some of what it takes to be a top-notch consultant. You\’ll be coached and guided by experts and have countless opportunities to broaden your experience on challenging projects and programmes. You will help our clients build the resilience they need to get back to business with minimum financial and reputational loss when a cyber-attack does succeed. A career at PA is what you make of it – so power your curiosity and prepare to make an impact.

Key Responsibilities & Qualifications

• You will work to ensure our clients stay informed about threats and are able to protect their digital assets and business systems
• Opportunity to work across all areas of the information security spectrum, from developing cyber security strategy to implementation of risk reducing security controls and technologies
• You will be exposed to a variety of experiences which will build an outstanding career
• A wide range of internal and external training programmes
• Studying towards an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security or IT is preferred but we welcome applications from all degree disciplines
• A passion for cyber security and a good grasp of the latest trends within the industry
• Experience with information or cyber security (at business or technical levels)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey complex ideas effectively
• Adaptable and able flex their style and thinking
• Curious and want to broaden their understanding of the world
• Credible and comfortable working with clients in high performance environments
• Driven to succeed – and help others achieve the same
• Open to change and have a growth mindset
• Relationship builders – with both clients and peers
• Hungry for new challenges
• Have an enquiring mind, with the capability for innovative and analytical thinking
• All PA people are required to undergo background checks and to achieve the Baseline Personnel Security Standard however, some UK roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting, where applicants must have at least 5 years of continuous residency in the UK.
• We therefore ask that you only apply if you meet the residency requirements (i.e. you are a British citizen or have been resident in the UK for the past 5 years), as this is the prerequisite for a security clearance. If you\’re unsure about your eligibility, we encourage you to review the UK Government\’s guidance on security vetting before applying.
• We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. Life At PA encompasses our peoples\’ experience at PA. It\’s about how we enrich peoples\’ working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work. Our purpose guides how we work with our clients and our teams, and support our communities, to deliver insight and impact, solving the world\’s most complex challenges. We\’re focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets, and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people so everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Life at PA here.
• This role will start in July 2025 and be for 12 months. We will confirm exact date at offers stage
• Salary: £27,008 per annum, We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of our people. If you join us, full time in a permanent role, check out some of our extensive benefits:
  • Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare
  • 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days
  • Generous company pension scheme
  • Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives
  • Annual performance-based bonus
  • PA share ownership
  • Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn)