Security Trainee

NHS ENGLAND; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS England is hiring a Trainee Cyber Security Analyst (Security Trainee) in Leeds. The role forms part of a security-focused career track within NHS England, working to develop foundational cyber security capabilities and support security operations.

Salary ranges from £32,073 to £39,043 per year. It is a permanent, full-time position based in Leeds with potential for further development and progression within the organisation.

Qualifications

• UK residency requirement for SC clearance.
• Security Clearance (SC) required for National Security Vetting.

Job description

Trainee Cyber Security Analyst (Security Trainee)

CAPTION:

• Company: NHS Jobs
• Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Leeds/Exeter, LS1 4AP
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 25 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 11 Oct 2026

Summary

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role and responsibilities. As part of the shortlisting process you may be asked to complete an assessment via a third party platform called Immersive. Immersive is a gamified learning environment. We use their screening product to help assess whether our candidates meet the technical requirements we are looking for during the recruitment process. Please ensure your supporting statement includes demonstrable evidence and specific examples on how you meet the criteria for each of the key skills specified. This will be used in both the shortlisting and interview processes.

Important: Please be aware there are residency requirements you need to meet: All NHS England Cyber Security personnel must hold Security Clearance level as a minimum. To meet National Security Vetting requirements, SC clearances require 5 years continuous UK residency. In certain cases, this can be reduced to three years of continuous UK residency, with additional overseas checks for the previous two years. Candidates who were posted abroad for service with HM Government, Armed Forces or within a UK government role - will still be considered. Please make sure you meet these requirements before applying for this role. You don't need to have SC already, however, failure to achieve the requirements for SC after offer will result in the job offer being withdrawn. For further advice please check this link.

These are the details: continuity of UK residency, with additional overseas checks for the previous two years, Candidates who were posted abroad for service with HM Government, Armed Forces or within a UK government role - will still be considered. Please make sure you meet these requirements before applying for this role. You dont need to have SC already, however, failure to achieve the requirements for SC after offer will result in the job offer being withdrawn. For further advice please check https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels#security-check-sc. Please be aware that should you be successful in this position, you will be hired to the job title of Security Trainee and this job title is advertised to attract the right skills needed for the role. If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay. We get lots of applications for our roles and so we.