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Department
IT
Location
Derby, Manchester, Warrington
Employment type
Full-time
Salary
£20,706
Closing date
25/07/2025
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Role Title: Apprentice Digital and Technology Practitioner with Cyber Specialism (Level 6 - Degree)

Location: Derby, Manchester, Warrington

We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we’re doing something that’s never been done before. We’re revolutionising an industry. That’s a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; this is a legacy.

Are you fascinated by digital and tech solutions? Do you dream of working at the cutting edge of technology, tackling security challenges head-on? If you're passionate about cybersecurity and want to build a future as a tech expert, we want YOU to join our team as a Digital & Technology Solutions, Cyber Specialism Apprentice!

What You’ll Be Doing: (We know you may not have a background in digital and technology solutions just yet, but we’d love to hear your passion for tech!)

Cybersecurity Mastery: Dive deep into the world of cyber threats, working on securing systems, networks, and data from potential attacks.
Security Solutions: Develop, implement, and test security strategies to protect digital assets and ensure that our systems are as safe as possible.
Incident Response & Investigation: Learn how to respond to cyber incidents, analyse security breaches, and develop plans to recover from attacks.
Compliance & Best Practices: Work on ensuring our technology meets security standards, industry regulations, and internal policies.
Collaboration & Learning: Work alongside IT and cybersecurity experts, gaining hands-on experience while working toward your Level 6 qualification in Digital & Technology Solutions.

What We’re Looking For:

Digital & Technology Passion: You’re excited about the world of cybersec, staying ahead of emerging threats and keeping systems safe.
Tech-Savvy: You’ve got a natural interest in tech and love working with different software, tools, and systems.
Problem Solver: When a security issue arises, you’re the first to jump in, troubleshooting, identifying risks, and finding solutions.
Detail-Oriented: You’re able to spot vulnerabilities that others might miss and you love digging into the data to prevent potential issues.
Eager to Learn & Innovate: This is a high-growth field, and you’re motivated to continuously learn and develop new skills in the ever-evolving world of technology and security.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

Top-Notch Training: You’ll receive world-class training and work towards your Level 6 qualification while gaining real-world experience in cybersecurity.
Hands-On Experience: There’s no better way to learn than by doing. You’ll work directly on exciting projects, dealing with live security issues and solutions.
Career Opportunities: Cybersecurity experts are in high demand, and this apprenticeship will give you the knowledge and skills to fast-track your career in digital and tech solutions.
Supportive, Innovative Environment: You’ll be surrounded by a team of passionate professionals who thrive on collaboration, innovation, and solving complex challenges.
Flexible Work-Life Balance: We believe in working smart, not just hard. Enjoy a flexible work environment that values your well-being.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.

Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch, we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.

Requirements of the role:

  • GCSE grade 4/C in Maths and English Language (or equivalent), and 2 A-Levels.
  • Left full time education.
  • Right to live and work in the UK.
  • Must not have a similar qualification at a higher level.
Pay and benefits

We anticipate paying a salary of between £20,706 plus:-  

·       Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions. 

·       Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays).   

·       Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care   

·       £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases  

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We are Rolls-Royce SMR

Rolls-Royce SMR is a rare employer because it blends the world-class brand of Rolls Royce with an exciting start-up that has a hugely challenging mission. We’re doing work that contributes to the survival of the planet. Because of our mission, there’s a pace and energy that is palpable, and our leaders draw you in with their passion, energy, and determination.

We’re one of a handful of employers who can genuinely say we’re a strengths-based organisation – our people are here because of what makes them great, and our job is to help them make the best contribution of their careers doing work they love.

The start-up mentality coupled with our strengths-approach to people means there are opportunities to grow in ways and jobs you probably would be barred from doing in more traditional companies.

Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will have the capacity to generate 470MW of low carbon energy, equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes. It will provide consistent baseload generation for at least 60 years, helping to support the roll out of renewable generation and overcome intermittency issues

Our Culture

At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge.

Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture.

Our Application Process

Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:

Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance

Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check