Information Security Placement - 12 months - Leicester

NEXT plc; Leicester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

NEXT plc is offering a 12-month technology placement based at our Leicestershire Head Office. You’ll gain hands-on experience in information security, investigating incidents and helping us stay ahead of threats while learning from experienced professionals.

As a core team member, you’ll work with Engineering to maintain controls, partner with Threat Management, and support incident response. This is a fast-paced, supportive environment designed to help you grow and launch a great career in

Qualifications

• Currently studying towards a STEM degree (on track for a 2:1 or higher) or a STEM Master's degree, that includes a 12-month placement.
• Self-motivated attitude to handle new challenges.
• Ambition shown through analytical and programming skills and a commitment to building a great career.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to potential threats and security incidents.
• Investigate security incidents and help the company recover quickly.
• Collaborate with Engineering to maintain robust security controls and support Incident Response during events.
• Test and improve security tools and work with teams across the business.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Programming skills

Education

STEM degree with 12-month placement

Job description

The role

Technology drives what we do at NEXT, and as a Tech Placement, you will be a vital part of our evolution. This role is designed to help you learn and grow by giving you hands‑on experience and real responsibilities.

What you'll take on

In this 12-month placement, you’ll help us keep our systems safe by actively monitoring and responding to potential threats. You'll gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑growing field, working across the wider Information Security department. This is a unique opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, investigating security incidents and helping our company recover quickly.

As a core team member, you will collaborate with Engineering to maintain robust security controls, partner with Vulnerability & Threat Management, and support Incident Response during security event investigations.

You'll help us stay on top of new threats and discover ways to improve our security tools. This role offers the chance to work directly with different teams to test our defenses and find opportunities for growth. If you’re a problem‑solver with a passion for technology, we want to hear from you.

You'll be doing all this from our Leicestershire Head Office. A fast‑paced, encouraging, and supportive environment in which everyone brings an energy and a commitment to delivering for our customers and their own careers.

This is a 12‑month industrial placement and applicants must be studying a relevant University Degree course that includes a dedicated placement year July 2027 to July 2028.

About you:

• Currently studying towards a STEM degree (on track for a 2:1 or higher) or a STEM Master's degree, that includes a 12‑month placement—ideally with relevant studies in Information Security.
• You're self‑motivated and eager to learn, with a self‑motivated attitude to handle any new challenge.
• Your ambition is clear through your passion for analytical and programming skills and commitment to building a great career.

BE BRAVE. BE YOU. BE NEXT.