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Cyber Apprentice
Cyber Degree Apprentice
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Alderley Edge
Working style: Office based, 1 day/week on campus
Closing date: 5th July 2026
About the Role
Are you passionate about cyber security and eager to build your career in a dynamic and supportive environment? Join Royal London and take part in a genuine role, combining a full-time salary, no student debt, and a fully funded degree. Our team values personal development, innovation, and excellence and we’re looking for two curious and motivated students to help develop the next generation of cyber security and resilience professionals.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Cyber Degree Apprentice, you’ll play a unique role within our Cyber Security & Resilience team. Your duties will include:
Key Responsibilities:
- Work in a dynamic environment, gaining direct exposure to all Cyber Security & Resilience teams:
- Security Operations
- Security Engineering
- Business Resilience
- Attack Surface Management
- Cyber Governance & Assurance
- Support the group’s threat-led approach to defending against cyber and resilience risks:
- Assess the potential impact of threats or system changes on customers, business operations, and business assets.
- Translate complex cyber risks and technical findings into clear, actionable insights for everyone involved.
- Collaborate with cyber professionals, analysts, and stakeholders across Royal London to ensure a strong cyber security posture is maintained.
- Balance your day-to-day role with structured off-the-job learning and study to facilitate growth.
Degree Apprenticeship
While working at Royal London, you will undertake the BSc (Hons) Digital & Technology Solutions: Professional (Cyber Security) Degree Apprenticeship at Manchester Metropolitan University. This programme is delivered over four years and combines both theory and practical application.
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Key learning areas will include:
- Fundamental Information Technology (IT) knowledge
- Networking Fundamentals
- Cyber Security Fundamentals
- Incident Response
- Penetration Testing
- Security Governance
- A final-year work-based project focused on leveraging your learning to contribute strategically to the department.
About You
Graduate Apprentice Criteria
Ideally, you’ll have:
- A genuine interest in cyber security and a desire to build a career in this area.
- A logical and curious mindset, along with enthusiasm to learn and a constructive attitude.
- Strong ability to communicate effectively and ask questions to seek clarity and collaboration.
- The motivation to actively manage your time between working and studying.
Minimum Entry Requirements
To meet apprenticeship funding requirements, you’ll need to meet certain criteria for the BSc (Hons) Digital & Technology Solutions: Professional (Cyber Security) Degree Apprenticeship:
- Be at least 18 years of age at the course start date.
- Have the right to live and work in the UK.
Additionally, you’ll need to meet one of the following options:
- Minimum 104 UCAS points at A-Level (grades BCC or above) or equivalent qualifications (e.g., BTEC with Distinction in all three subjects).
- A strong preference will be given if you have qualifications in computing-related subjects though qualifications alone are not mandatory.
- Non-standard entry will be considered for applicants who do not meet the UCAS requirement but have at least one year’s relevant experience.
- Apprentices with relevant Level 2 qualifications in English & Maths will usually be exempt from studying Functional Skills alongside their degree. Those without these qualifications will need to complete Functional Skills in Maths and/or English in tandem.
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Benefits
- Structured time for off-the-job study and learning.
- Dedicated support from a network of People Leaders, mentors and the Apprenticeships & Early Careers team.
- Achievement of a nationally-recognised degree, providing an excellent foundation to launch a long-term career in cybersecurity and resilience.
About Royal London
Founded in 1836, Royal London is one of the UK's leading mutual life assurance companies, playing a vital role in helping customers protect, save, and grow their money for the future. We offer Privacy, Life Insurance, Pensions, Savings, Protection Plans, and Asset Management.
Our People Promise:
We guarantee that working at Royal London will be an inclusive, responsible, enjoyable, and fulfilling experience, evidenced by our core values of being Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborative, and Achieving.
Commitment to Well-being:
Our approach integrates your physical and mental health into everything we do. This includes:
- 28 paid days’ annual leave + additional time off on bank holidays.
- Up to 14% employer pension match scheme supporting long-term financial planning.
- A choice of private medical insurance for added reassurance.
- Diverse and inclusive workplace embracing all backgrounds, cultures, and ways of thinking.
Our varying perspectives and unique viewpoints contribute fully to the innovation, success, and the forward-looking culture within the team. We champion being your authentic self — free from discrimination or bias — because here in Royal London you belong.
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