Job Description
Ready to take the first step towards a career you can be proud of? An Apprenticeship with award‑winning RCT Council is your gateway to real opportunities, meaningful development, and a future full of possibilities.
Maximise Your Potential
RCT Council is gearing up to welcome a new cohort of apprentices. Our Apprenticeship Scheme offers an exciting chance to work in a vibrant, supportive environment where no two days are the same. As an apprentice, you’ll learn from experienced colleagues, gain hands‑on, job‑specific skills, earn a wage, and build a career path that suits you.
Who We’re Looking For
Are you passionate about technology and eager to help protect vital public services from online threats? Join RCT Council as a Cyber Security Apprentice and become an essential part of our Cyber Security team. You will gain hands‑on experience with industry‑leading security tools, learn from experienced specialists, and play a part in safeguarding critical services for our communities. We’re seeking a tech‑enthusiastic individual ready to take their first step into a rewarding career in the IT industry.
Entry Requirements
- 3 – 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Mathematics and English language at grade C or above
- 3 A Levels, Grades BCC – CDD / BTEC Extended Diploma – Distinction Merit Merit – Merit Merit Pass
What Will You Study
You will study towards a degree apprenticeship – BSc (Hons) in Digital and Technology Solutions (Cyber Security) at the University of South Wales.
Apprenticeship Duration
The degree course runs for four years and is a work‑based learning degree. You’ll spend a minimum of 20% of your time learning and studying.
Remuneration
This is a fixed‑term post for a four‑year period, starting in September 2026. You will be paid the National Minimum Wage dependent on age:
- 21 + £12.71
- 18 – 20 £10.85
- Under 18 £8.00
After two years, your salary will increase.
Benefits Package
- Earn while you learn
- Tailored induction programme
- Ongoing support from a dedicated Apprenticeship Coordinator
- Access to in‑house training
- Hybrid working
- Pension scheme
- 26 days annual leave
- Subsidised membership fees for leisure centres within RCT
- Vivup discount card for businesses
Eligibility & EEO Statements
Due to the apprenticeship entry criteria, we are unable to accept applications from anyone who has already achieved a similar qualification at Level 3 or above in the subject area of the apprenticeship they are applying for. If you hold a degree in Civil Engineering, you would not be eligible to apply for a Civil Engineering apprenticeship, but you may apply for other apprenticeship pathways.
RCT Council is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all parts of the community. The Council values diversity in its workforce and is committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non‑binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees, including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and an LGBTQ+ Network.
Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council.
Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.
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