Phase 3 (Months 13–18): Specialist Preparation & Qualification

• Focus on achieving Cyber Scheme Team Member (CSTM) Practitioner Training and NCSC CHECK Team Member (CTM) status.
• Pursue Cyber Essentials Plus Assessor and Practitioner Cyber Security Professional (PraCSP) qualifications.
• Demonstrate increasing responsibility in engagements, applying technical judgement and oversight.

💪 Key Responsibilities

Throughout your Academy journey, you will collaborate closely with mentors, consultants, and peers to support penetration testing delivery in accordance with Bridewell’s standards and legal boundaries. Here are the core responsibilities:

• Technical Delivery

  • Assist in executing vulnerability identification, validation, and risk assessments.
  • capture evidence of security flaws.
  • Support intelligence gathering, following agreed rules and methodologies.

• Reporting & Communication

  • Contribute to detailed penetration testing documentation, including findings, evidence, and remediation advice.
  • Present technical issues clearly and accessibly in reports, meetings, and client communication.

• Client Engagement

  • Participate in engagement kick-offs, client meetings, and progress updates.
  • Ensure transparent communication while maintaining professional conduct.
  • Escalate blockers, risks, or scope concerns to senior consultants.

• Personal Training & Development

  • Engage actively in training, mentoring, and certification preparation..
  • Take ownership of growth through practical labs and structured learning platforms (e.g., Hack The Box VIP+, TCM Security Academy).
  • Apply feedback constructively from mentors, peers, and quality assurance reviews.

• Team Collaboration

  • Work effectively with aspiring testers, consultants, and other departments.
  • Maintain a professional, energetic, and curious attitude.

🎓 Experience & Requirements

Bridewell prioritises potential, enthusiasm, and self-starter mentality, making this role ideal for career starters:

Minimum Qualifications

• GCSE Grade 4 (C) or above in English Language and Maths (or equivalent).
• Demonstrated passion for cyber security through personal projects, training, or courses.

Preferred Qualifications

• A degree in Cyber Security, Computing, or a related field.
• An apprenticeship (e.g., Level 3 Cyber Security) or completion of a Cyber Security bootcamp/advanced course.
• Basic knowledge of penetration testing concepts or introductory tools (e.g., Kali Linux, Metasploit).

Shadow entries?

• No formal experience required, but transferable skills from related roles will be beneficial—and welcome skills:
  • Technical troubleshooting (aspiring/IT support roles).
  • Writing clear, professional communications.
  • Problem-solving, systematic thinking, and all forms of intellectual curiosity.
• No prior experience needed—this is the perfect entry point into a rewarding cyber security career.

🌟 Benefits

Joining Bridewell means:

• 25 paid days’ holiday (including flexible buy/sell options).
• Hybrid and flexible working policy (with key office attendance times).
• A company pension and Employee Shareholder Scheme.
• 1 personal day + 1 birthday day after just 1 year of service.
• Family Leave (eligible after 1 year).
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, modulated by length of service.
• Life assurance and financial well-being support.
• Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Private Healthcare Package, including gym discounts and vision care.
• Opportunities for personal growth!

📍 Location & Clearance

Bridewell follows a hybrid working policy, meaning you’ll primarily work on-site where required, with periodic visits to our London office. You must be currently eligible for or willing to undergo UK Security Clearance to be considered for this role.

⚖️ Why Join Bridewell?

Bridewell’s mission—to make our digital world safer for people and organisations—shapes every working day. Our core values—Do the Right Thing, One Team, Above & Beyond—drive a culture of **responsibility, collaboration, and continuous improvement].

We’ve built an exceptional reputation as a trusted cyber security partner, backed by:

• Gold-level Investors in People certification.
• Global experience protecting critical services.
• Innovative and client-driven testing practices.

The most exciting part? Your career with Bridewell is just beginning. We don’t just provide a job—we offer a pathway touben a respected professional with mastery over offensive security.

No applicants should hesitate to get in touch—Bridewell represents diversity and inclusive opportunity. If you need adjustments for the interview process, please let us know.