Cyber Security Apprentice

Bettys & Taylors Group; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Yorkshire food company is looking for a Cyber Security Apprentice to support their cyber security operations. You will monitor alerts, triage incidents, and contribute to compliance checks. The role requires a Level 2 qualification in IT or Cyber Security and strong communication skills. This position offers great development opportunities and a commitment to an inclusive culture.

Benefits

Free meals, drinks, and snacks

Discretionary quarterly profit-share bonus

Company-wide discounts

Access to health cash plan

Wellbeing support

Company-funded counselling

Enrollment in company pension

Qualifications

• Curious mindset with confidence to ask questions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive problem-solving approach.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support cyber security operations and monitor alerts.
• Triage incidents and assist with audits.
• Contribute to training programmes.

Skills

Curious mindset

Strong communication skills

Initiative

Team collaboration

Education

Level 2 qualification in Information Technology or Cyber Security

GCSEs in English, Mathematics, and Science or Technology

Job description

Role Summary

As a Cyber Security Apprentice, you'll play a key role in supporting our cyber security operations. You'll help monitor alerts, triage incidents, assist with audits and compliance checks, and contribute to our awareness and training programmes. You'll work closely with our Cyber Security Analyst and wider IT teams, gaining exposure to a broad range of tools and processes.

About you

• A curious mindset and the confidence to ask thoughtful questions in a friendly and constructive way
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Initiative and a proactive approach to solving problems
• The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
• A relevant Level 2 qualification (e.g. NVQ, BTEC) in Information Technology or Cyber Security
• GCSEs in English, Mathematics, and a Science or Technology subject
• The drive and commitment to complete all qualification requirements of the apprenticeship programme

Benefits

As a minimum, all our employees receive free meals, drinks and snacks while at work, a discretionary quarterly profit‑share bonus, holiday allowance with the option to buy and (in some cases) sell additional days, company‑wide employee discounts, access to our health cash plan, wellbeing support, company funded counselling, and enrolment in the company pension.

Development & Culture

We also offer a range of development opportunities no matter your role and ambitions. We encourage everyone to explore what makes them the best version of themselves, and we do this through external training programmes, apprenticeships and internal 1:1 coaching schemes.

Great People, Great Culture: We are Bettys & Taylors Group. Our family business is home to three iconic Yorkshire brands - Yorkshire Tea, Bettys and Taylors of Harrogate. Together we share a passion for quality, service and doing things properly. We are driven by our purpose and our values, and we believe our people are what set us apart. We welcome applications from all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences and we are committed to offering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.