Digital Health Security Apprenticeship

Roche; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare leader in the United Kingdom is seeking a Digital Health Security Apprentice. This role combines university-based learning with on-the-job training, focusing on enhancing cyber security within the organization. The candidate should have A-Levels or relevant professional experience, with an understanding of IT hardware and experience in a multicultural environment. A full UK driving license is desirable. The position includes a competitive salary, benefits, and is field/office-based with specific college attendance requirements.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Access to Roche Total Benefit Fund pension scheme

Annual bonus

Company car

Qualifications

• Relevant IT experience such as Computer Science.
• Understanding of DNS and DHCP.
• Familiarity with working in a multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the cyber security posture of Roche's product portfolio.
• Complete customer facing documentation.
• Engage in proactive threat monitoring.

Skills

IT experience

Basic troubleshooting experience

Understanding of IT Hardware networking

Interest in healthcare

Education

A-Levels or relevant professional experience

Tools

Microsoft Servers

Active Directory

Windows 10/11

Job description

At Roche you can show up as yourself embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression open dialogue and genuine connections where you are valued accepted and respected for who you are allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche where every voice matters.

The Position

The Opportunity

This three year degree apprenticeship combines University-based learning with on-the-job training. You will attend university whilst working with our in house experts focusing on the necessary skills to prepare you for the role. These activities will be coordinated by the Digital Health Security Lead.

This is a field / office-based role reporting to the Digital Health Security Lead with a requirement to attend University one week every eight weeks for three years.

The Digital Health Security Apprentice (DHSA) is vital in supporting the cyber security posture of the Roche product portfolio. The role focuses on developing enhancing and promoting cyber security topics within the Digital Health Security (DHS) team. This position supports commercial success by completing customer facing documentation and providing assurance. The DHSA is also expected to be a member of the Roche Dia UK & IE ISMS core team and actively engage in proactive threat monitoring and collaboration with Roche security teams. A crucial requirement of this role is ensuring commitment and enthusiasm toward degree course studies.

Who you are

• A-Levels or relevant professional experience.
• Has relevant IT experience (e.g. Computer science).
• Understanding of IT Hardware networking (DNS and DHCP) Microsoft Servers and applications / services such as Active Directory and Windows 10 / 11.
• Basic troubleshooting experience.
• Understanding of the IT industry and familiarity with working in a multicultural environment.
• An interest in healthcare and a desire to learn about the systems challenges and innovations shaping the sector.
• A full UK driving licence is desirable.

Location and Recruitment Process

This is a field / office-based role reporting to the Digital Health Security Lead with a requirement to attend college one week every eight weeks for three years.

Disclosure notes

This programme offers a comprehensive benefits package including a competitive salary with annual review, annual bonus, access to the Roche Total Benefit Fund pension scheme and a company car.

Unfortunately visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must already hold valid authorisation to work in the UK.

Application submission by candidates : deadline Wed 31st December 2025

Phase I : CV and Cover Letter Review ( Your cover letter should not exceed one page.)

As part of your cover letter Roche is keen to understand your motivation in applying for this position.

Why Roche : What is your key motivation for applying for this role

Why you : What personal qualities skills and experience will you bring in relation to what the role will require

Phase II. : Video interview : Following your application you will be informed if you are successful and moved to the next stage of the process which will involve video questions / answers to support your application.

Phase III. : This final stage is an in-person interview with a panel of technical and people leaders where we look forward to meeting you and learning more about you.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together more than 100000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities foster creativity and keep our ambitions high so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Lets build a healthier future together.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche Products Ltd. At Roche Products we believe diversity drives innovation and we are committed to building a diverse and flexible working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion or belief sex gender reassignment sexual orientation marriage and civil partnership pregnancy and maternity disability or age. We recognise the importance of flexible working and will review all applicants requests with care. At Roche difference is valued and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work.