Cyber Apprentice

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Royal London is recruiting two Cyber Security Degree Apprentices in Alderley Edge for a permanent, full‑time onsite role that blends paid work with a funded four‑year degree at Manchester Metropolitan University. You’ll gain exposure across cyber domains, including security operations, security engineering and business resilience, contributing to a threat‑led defence while translating complex risks for stakeholders. The ideal candidate is genuinely curious about cyber security, a good communicator with strong time management and a proactive, collaborative mindset. Apply by 5 July 2026, ensuring you meet the entry criteria 18+, UK work rights, and UCAS points or relevant experience, and tailor your CV and cover letter to demonstrate alignment with the apprenticeship and Royal London’s values.

Job Title: Cyber Degree Apprentice

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Alderley Edge

Working style: Office based, 1 day/week on campus

Closing date: 5th July 2026

Are you passionate about cyber security and eager to build your career in a dynamic and supportive environment? Join us and be a part of a team that values personal development, innovation, and excellence in cyber security and resilience.

We’re looking for two curious and motivated Cyber Security Degree Apprentices to join Royal London and develop the skills to become successful cyber security and resilience professionals.

This is a genuine job from day one, combined with fully funded university study through the BSc (Hons) Digital & Technology Solutions Professional (Cyber Security) Graduate Apprenticeship at Manchester Metropolitan University. You’ll earn a salary, gain industry experience, and graduate with a degree, all with no student debt.

These positions are open to considering those who are new into the workforce, or to individuals seeking a career change – if you can demonstrate an interest in the field, we would love to hear from you!

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Cyber Degree Apprentice, you’ll:

• Work in a dynamic environment, with direct exposure to each team across the Cyber Security & Resilience department, including:
• Security Operations
• Security Engineering
• Business Resilience
• Attack Surface Management
• Cyber Governance and Assurance
• Support the group’s threat-led approach to defending against cyber and resilience business risks, through assessing how threats, vulnerabilities, or changes may impact customers, systems, and wider business operations.
• Translate complex cyber risks and technical findings into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with experienced cyber professionals, analysts and stakeholders across Royal London to ensure a strong cyber security posture across the group.
• Balance work-based learning with structured off‑the‑job learning and study.

Your Degree Apprenticeship

Alongside your role at Royal London, you’ll study the BSc (Hons) Digital & Technology Solutions Professional (Cyber Security) Graduate Apprenticeship at Manchester Metropolitan University, which combines theory with practical application. The programme is delivered over the course of four years.

You’ll cover areas including:

• Fundamental Information Technology knowledge (IT).
• Networking Fundamentals.
• Cyber Security Fundamentals.
• Incident Response.
• Penetration Testing.
• Security Governance.
• A final‑year work-based project based on your learning and the strategic goals of the department.

This course is designed to build strong foundations in cyber security while applying learning directly to the workplace.

About you

You’ll ideally have:

• A genuine interest in cyber security and a desire to build a career in this field.

• A logical, curious mindset and willingness to learn with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Good communication skills and the confidence to ask questions.
• The ability to manage your time between work and study effectively.

Due to apprenticeship funding requirements, applicants must meet the entry requirements for the BSc (Hons) Digital & Technology Solutions Professional (Cyber Security) graduate apprenticeship programme:

• Be at least 18 years of age at the start of course.
• Have the right of abode and right to work in the UK.

You’ll also need to meet one of the following:

• Minimum of 104 UCAS points at A-level (grades BCC) or an equivalent (for example, BTEC DMM). Qualifications in Computing-related subjects are desirable, but not essential.
• Non-standard entry may also be considered for those who do not meet the UCAS requirement but have at least one year's relevant experience.
• Apprentices aged 18 who do not hold Level 2 or GCSE Maths and English Qualifications will be required to complete Functional Skills alongside the apprenticeship.

What You’ll Get

• Dedicated time for off the job learning and study.
• Structured support from People Leaders, mentors and the Apprenticeships & Early Careers team.
• A nationally recognised degree and a strong platform for a long‑term career in cyber security and resilience.

About Royal London

We’re the UK’s largest mutual life, pensions and investment company, offering protection, long-term savings and asset management products and services.

Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve.

We've always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance.

Inclusion, diversity and belonging

We’re an inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected – whatever their background.