Security Graduate Programme

Tussell Limited; Rosyth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Generous pension

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Cavendish Nuclear is offering a two-year Security Graduate Programme based at Rosyth, with rotations across projects in marine and nuclear sectors. You’ll gain practical experience in risk assessment, audits, and policy development, supported by mentorship and specialist courses, including security vetting.

The role leads to a permanent position within the Rosyth Security team. You’ll work in a regulated environment, be able to commute to Rosyth, and participate in professional development,

Qualifications

• A degree in a security-related subject is required or expected.
• Candidates should have awareness of BPSS and SC clearance processes.
• Nationality or residency restrictions may apply for security programmes.

Responsibilities

• Support audits and improve security policies across projects.
• Identify and manage security risks in marine and nuclear work.
• Ensure security measures are in place from project inception and in supplier contracts.
• Collaborate with teams and customers to meet required standards.

Skills

Security awareness

Risk assessment

Stakeholder comms

Regulatory compliance

Education

Degree in Security related subject

Tools

BPSS knowledge

Security Vetting

Job description

What will you do on the programme?

On the Security Graduate Programme, you’ll help keep our projects, people and information secure across marine and nuclear work at Rosyth, gaining practical experience in a highly regulated environment. You’ll work with teams across the business to ensure the right security measures are in place from the start of each project and within supplier contracts. This includes identifying and managing risks, and working with customers to meet required standards. You’ll also contribute to improving security policies and raising awareness across areas such as cyber, information protection and physical security, while building relationships across teams. By supporting audits and working alongside experienced Security Managers, you’ll develop a strong understanding of how security operates in practice – equipping you with the skills and experience to build a career in this important and evolving field.

How is the programme structured?

This two-year graduate programme is based at Rosyth Royal Dockyard and is designed to give you broad experience across a range of projects. Alongside developing your understanding of site security, you’ll work on a variety of on-site projects and contracts, including major shipbuilding programmes such as the Type 31 frigate programme, building a strong practical understanding of how security operates within a defence environment. Rotations are flexible, with placement lengths varying depending on project needs. This means you may move between different areas throughout the programme, gaining exposure to a wide range of work and developing diverse skills. As you progress, you’ll have the opportunity to shape your experience by aligning placements with your interests and career goals, helping you build expertise in the areas that matter most to you.

How do we develop and support you?

From day one, you’ll receive structured support, tailored training, and dedicated mentorship to help you excel throughout your programme and beyond. You’ll join our Graduate Development Programme, featuring expert-led masterclasses on communication, personal branding, resilience, and wellbeing. To support your professional development and broaden your knowledge, you’ll also be enrolled in a range of specialist courses, including the DISA Role of the Facility Security Controller, Introduction to Personal Security and Vetting, and IT and Cyber Security, as well as WINS Nuclear Security Fundamentals. You’ll also be supported to gain membership with The Security Institute, with the opportunity to progress to Chartered status.

What’s waiting for you after the programme?

When you complete the programme, you’ll move into a permanent role within our Rosyth Security team, where you can build on what you’ve learned and continue to develop your expertise. You’ll also have ongoing support to progress towards professional chartership. From there, your development doesn’t stop. We’ll support you as you grow into more senior roles and take on greater responsibility. Through the Babcock Role Framework, you’ll have a clear view of how your career can progress, with mapped-out pathways, development opportunities and the tools you need to get wherever you want to go.

What rewards and benefits will you get?

We want you to feel supported, valued and excited about what’s ahead. That’s why we offer a comprehensive package designed to support your development, your wellbeing and your life outside of work too. In addition to a minimum starting salary of £35,000, you’ll benefit from:

• A minimum of 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays
• Generous pension and employee share schemes
• Flexible benefits, including cycle to work scheme, discounts
• Wellbeing support, covering mental, physical, financial, and social wellbeing, with services like our Employee Assistance Programme, digital GP service, and health checks. You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities.

Where will you be based?

Places on our Security Graduate Programme for September 2027 are available in our Marine sector in Rosyth. Our 320-acre Rosyth facility is home to one of the largest and most modern waterside advanced manufacturing and repair facilities in the UK. At Rosyth, we specialise in the design, build and through-life support of complex naval and commercial marine assets. We offer agile working, giving you some flexibility, but you can expect to spend several days a week on-site as part of your role and development. By your start date, you must be able to reliably commute to the site. This will normally require living within a reasonable commuting distance of Rosyth or relocating before you join us. Once you’ve successfully completed the programme, you’ll continue your career in the same location, so it’s worth considering this when applying.

• You’ll need to have achieved, or be on track to achieve, a degree in Security related subject, such as Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Security, Digital Forensics, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Ethical Hacking or Network Security.
• Many of our programmes are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency you hold or have held may impact which programmes you are eligible for.
• For this programme, you must be able to achieve and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance. For further details, visit GOV.UK and search ‘United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels’.
• Under applicable national security legislation, this post may only be occupied by a sole UK national. This legal requirement is independent of our recruitment policies, and all eligible applicants will be assessed fairly and without discrimination.

We are Cavendish Nuclear, a wholly owned subsidiary of Babcock International Group and the UK’s leading nuclear services company. With a highly skilled workforce we are located at offices and sites in the UK as well as internationally. Our people innovate to make nuclear safer, faster, at lower cost and deliver across all aspects of the nuclear energy life cycle, from design and build, through operations and maintenance, to decommissioning, waste management and remediation. A career with us is hugely rewarding and exciting; one that stretches and challenges individuals to be the best they can be. When you join Cavendish Nuclear, you will have opportunities to work on projects that will have an impact on the future.At Cavendish Nuclear we put people first. Work with us and you’ll discover that our focus on people is unique.