Apprentice Cyber Security Officer x 2 posts

Apprenticeships within the City of Doncaster Council are seen and valued as high-quality pathways to successful careers, providing opportunities for new and existing employees to develop. Simply put, an apprenticeship is a real job with training and experience in the workplace. We are pleased to be expanding our apprenticeship programme and we have created a range of exciting new opportunities.

The additional apprenticeships offer opportunities at a range of levels and across multiple disciplines. Initially we will have opportunities in Digital and ICT and will also soon add Marketing and Communications Apprenticeships and Graduate Level Apprentice positions in Legal Services.

If you are looking for an apprenticeship where you can make a difference to a vibrant City in Yorkshire, City of Doncaster Council have the perfect apprenticeship for you.

We are looking for enthusiastic apprentices to join our friendly and professional Cyber Security Team, working to further embed Cyber Security into the business and partner organisations. Cybercrime and Cyber Security are now part of our everyday lives. This role gives the opportunity for you to make a difference in such a key area supporting the design, development and delivery of a range of Cyber Security Technologies, further supporting and educating the business in Cyber Security. You will use tooling to investigate, analyse and understand events to spot any anomalies to threat hunt and keep the council and partners safe and secure.

Combining work and education, this role allows you to take steps in starting or changing your career. Studying for a BSc (Hons) Cyber Security Technical Professional Level 6 undergraduate Degree whilst gaining first-hand experience as a valued member of our team, will give you the ability to develop your knowledge, skills and exposure you will need for a career in Cyber Security.

No experience is required, just a desire to succeed and a keen interest in technology and a desire to develop skills in other areas of the technical specialism focussed on Cyber Security. We will provide you with a thorough training programme so that you are comfortable in your role and can perform to the best of your abilities. You will need to take pride in your work and be a real team player and the ability to build rapport with colleagues and partners. You will need to be able to meet the entry requirements of the Cyber Security Technical Professional Apprenticeship and have the willingness, desire and to successfully complete this demanding apprenticeship.

Cyber Security has always been at the forefront for the City of Doncaster Council, so much so that within the last year we have created a friendly, energetic and dedicated Cyber Security Team. We are one of the local authorities to have a dedicated Cyber Security Team in the UK. This is a unique opportunity to be part of Cyber Security as it evolves in local government.

We believe that having a good work/life balance is crucial, so we offer all of our employees 29 days holiday (from April 2024), a local government pension scheme, and many other discounts and benefits. As well as ensuring you have what you need to perform your role, we’ll provide support throughout your training.

Further details about the responsibilities and requirements of the role are contained in the job profile and role summary.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, local government pension scheme and access to a range of staff discount and flexible benefits schemes. Visit our Working in Doncaster - City of Doncaster Council page to find out more.

Shortlisting will take place week commencing 17th April 2023

It is anticipated that interviews will be held week commencing 1st May 2023.

Please be aware that interviews will be held at the Civic Office, Doncaster

For further details or an informal chat please contact: Andrew Hickling Tel: 01302 552840 email address Andrew.Hickling@doncaster.gov.uk

Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community where we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share these commitments.