Information Security Apprentice

Womble Bond Dickinson; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an Information Security Apprentice to join its Risk and Best Practice team. This role involves supporting information security initiatives, coordinating phishing tests, and assisting with incident handling. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, a proactive approach to risk mitigation, and a minimum of 5 GCSEs and 3 A levels. The firm offers a competitive salary along with a flexible benefits package to cater to individual needs.

Benefits

Pension

Health Care

Life Assurance

Volunteering Days

Carbon Offsetting

Flexi‑working

Holiday‑purchase

Qualifications

• Natural interest in information security and risk mitigation.
• Proactive and pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to build long-lasting professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery and maintenance of the IS027001 programme.
• Co-ordinate phishing tests and handle incidents.
• Assist with subject access requests and provide audit support.

Skills

Interest in mitigating risk

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Education

Minimum 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above

Three A levels or equivalent at C or above

Job description

Home grown talent is at the heart of our recruitment strategy and we love investing in future talent.

At WBD we are passionate about protecting and securing our firm's and client's information and, as part of our exciting development plans, we have an opportunity to join our Risk and Best Practice team as an Information Security Apprentice.

Joining the Risk and Best Practice team you'll be undertaking the Level 4 Data Protection and Information Governance Apprenticeship. You'll be supported by Shaun Wright, our Information Security Analyst, and will also have Alan Keith, Head of Risk Management, and other team members to help guide you along your way.

What you’ll be doing

There is a lot to unpack within this new role with us. You'll be supporting the delivery and maintenance of our IS027001 programme, associated projects, policies and procedures and help us to improve our systems and controls. You'll help co‑ordinate phishing tests, get involved with incident handling and reviews, deal with subject access requests, conduct due diligence on client requirements and suppliers and provide audit support to name a few. Once you're more comfortable in your new role, you'll be acting as a point of contact to support and deal with information security advice and offer guidance to the wider business, report on your findings and help to develop our information security risk mitigations.

You’ll also provide general support and assistance to Shaun and the wider Risk and Best Practice team as well as record keeping and general admin. Find out more about our Responsible Business initiatives here, including our net zero goals, local community engagement and social inclusion.

Qualifications

As this is an apprenticeship opportunity, we're not looking for the finished article but for someone who has a natural interest in mitigating risk and an understanding of the current and emerging information security threat landscape. We’re looking for someone who has a pro‑active and pragmatic approach. As this is a people‑based role we’re looking for the ability to naturally build long‑lasting relationships with excellent written and verbal communication. You'll need to have a strong work ethic and determination to help us improve. You'll enjoy problem solving, analysing and using your initiative as it will be needed for a wide variety of tasks and queries. Ideally you will have some knowledge of ISO27001 / information security, but if not we are in this together and will support your learning here!

To be eligible for the apprenticeship we are looking for a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above (C in the old system) as well as three A levels or equivalent at C or above.

Benefits

• Pension
• Health Care
• Life Assurance
• Volunteering Days
• Carbon Offsetting
• Flexi‑working
• Holiday‑purchase
• Learn more

We continually work hard to create an open culture that sets us apart from other firms. Our culture gives us much more of a human feel, emphasising that we're more than just suits!

As signatories to the Mindful Business Charter, it’s important to us that our people are able to maintain healthy and happy lives, both in and out of work. We have a number of resources and initiatives designed to support health and wellbeing and we're very happy to talk flexible working.

Through our DEI initiatives we create an environment in which difference is valued. We have an Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Group, led by our Board Sponsor, which works with our colleague networks (we currently have firm supported networks for race, ethnicity, and cultural heritage, LGBTQ+, disabilities, neurodiversity, families, and women's career development and we're in constant dialogue with our people about how we expand our networks to better support everybody). Find out more about DEI at WBD here. We encourage applicants from all social backgrounds, ethnicities, disabilities, gender identities and sexual orientations.

Alongside a competitive salary you’ll receive a flexible benefits package so you can choose and vary the benefits that matter most to you.