Cyber Security Graduate Scheme

This role is based in our Leeds office within our global IT team. The team is instrumental in ensuring our data is not at risk of data breaches or cyber-attacks. We're looking for people with potential. Whether you're a recent graduate, have completed an industrial placement, have gained relevant experience alongside your studies, or are at the beginning of your Cyber Security career, we'll help you build confidence and capability across all areas of Cyber Security.

This is a non-rotational graduate scheme but your work will be varied, allowing you to build knowledge across:

• Security Policies and Procedures: Rules and guidelines explaining how to use computers securely, escalation methods, and how to handle sensitive information. This helps staff help protect the firm from threats.
• Risk Assessment: This is identifying and evaluating weaknesses that could be exploited by cyber attackers and recommending ways to reduce or manage risks, such as improving security measures or training staff.
• Security Systems: These are the tools and technologies used to protect the firm's computers, networks, and data. Examples include antivirus software, firewalls, and systems that prevent unauthorised access.
• Network Activity and Security Incidents: This involves monitoring the firm's computer network to spot unusual activity and quickly investigating and responding to threats, supporting future prevention.

The Cyber Security Graduate will support cyber security controls and processes, assisting to protect the firm's information assets and IT infrastructure against internal and external threats.

What we are looking for

We are looking for people with the following qualities:

• Motivation: A desire to succeed and build a long-term career within Cyber Security, with an understanding of security principles and an awareness of common cyber threats.
• Prior Experience: Experience gained through an industrial placement, internship, part-time role, service desk position, university project or other exposure to a business or IT environment would be beneficial, but extensive professional experience is not expected.
• Strong Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences and build relationships with colleagues.
• Team Player: Enjoyment of working with others to achieve team goals.
• Organised: Ability to keep track of tasks and manage time effectively.
• Problem Solver: Proactive in finding solutions and trying new ways of working.
• Attention to Detail: Thoroughness in checking work for accuracy.
• Willing to Learn: Openness to learning new skills, technology, software and AI tools.
• Analytical: An analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data or trends.

What you can expect

• A supportive team culture where questions are encouraged and you're given time to learn.
• Access to healthcare, mental health support, and wellbeing and lifestyle initiatives.
• Family‑friendly policies and support for those with caring responsibilities.
• Clear development pathways, with mentoring and guidance from experienced Cyber Security professionals and access to a Development Pathway via our Early Careers programme.

Salary and Working Model

• First-year salary: £26,000.
• Hybrid working model: minimum 3 days per week in the Leeds office, with remaining days available for remote working.

Eligibility

• Must have achieved a 2:1 degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or closely related technical subject.
• Encouragement for those with knowledge or experience of Cyber Security qualifications or relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, SSCP).
• Must not be an undergraduate student graduating in summer 2027, as the role begins in January 2027 (or sooner).
• All offers of employment are subject to right to work in the UK. Sponsorship may be available.

Recruitment Process

1. Application Form: Online form with details on education, work experience, and motivation.
2. First stage interview and in-tray exercise: Face-to-face interview with a panel, including the Senior Cyber Security Manager, and a technical in-tray exercise.
3. Second stage interview: Interview with senior members of the Cyber Security and IT Operations team to assess skills, attributes, and technical ability.

Note: Applications may close earlier than the stated deadline due to high volume. Individuals who have applied for and participated in the Cyber Security Graduate Scheme recruitment process at Addleshaw Goddard between April-August 2026 are not eligible.