IT Cyber Security Analyst Technical Trainee Scheme

Scheme summary

• Kickstart your IT career and become part of an exciting initiative designed to invest in your growth and develop future IT talent.
• Join a supportive cohort, benefit from mentoring, and develop technical and soft skills to prepare for future success.
• Welcoming office culture – Based at our contemporary Head Office in Stratford-upon-Avon, with great facilities and a supportive team atmosphere. Hybrid working options will be available once you’ve completed initial training.

Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9am-5pm. Salary: £24,500 per annum

Entry requirements: To support your success on the scheme, we’re ideally looking for candidates with at least four GCSEs at grade 5/C or above, including English and Maths. At least 2 A Levels or an equivalent level 3 qualification ideally in IT related subjects - but we welcome applications from individuals with alternative experiences or pathways.

Start date: You’ll join as a cohort on the 5th May

About the scheme

At NFU Mutual, our IT division plays a crucial role in driving the success of our business. By supporting the technology and systems that underpin our exceptional service, we ensure our customers remain at the heart of everything we do. With diverse teams and a wealth of expertise, we’re leading innovation across the organisation. From ambitious projects like transitioning to Cloud services through our Data Centre Exit and Digital Customer Portal to adopting a more Agile, Product-Led development approach and strengthening our cybersecurity capabilities, we’re delivering an annual change portfolio worth over £80 million. Joining our IT division means stepping into a dynamic, fast-paced environment where collaboration and technology work hand in hand, enabling us to meet the evolving needs of our customers and colleagues while staying ahead in the industry.

Our Technical Trainee Scheme reflects our commitment to growing our own talent. We’re investing in people with potential, providing the skills, experience and support needed to build a successful and sustainable career in IT.

This year, we’re recruiting into our Cyber Security team, which plays a vital role in protecting the organisation, its people and its technology from cyber threats, helping to keep our services secure and resilient.

You’ll join a supportive trainee cohort, starting together and learning alongside experienced professionals. Through hands-on experience, structured development and recognised qualifications, you’ll build strong foundations for a future career within NFU Mutual’s IT division. With our IT division continually improving, innovating, and ensuring a smooth person attentive service is offered to our customers, there has never been a better time to join us!

What you can expect

From day one, you’ll begin to develop strong foundations in cyber security, learning through hands-on activities such as triaging cyber issues, supporting risk scanning and reporting, helping to resolve incidents and maintaining security systems. These essential tasks underpin more complex cyber work and give you a strong foundation on which to build a career in cyber security.

Alongside your day-to-day role, you’ll:

• Complete a Cyber Security apprenticeship or relevant professional qualifications (depending on prior experience), with full training and dedicated study time
• Rotate through a range of Cyber Security teams, gaining hands-on experience across Cyber Operations, Vulnerability Management and other specialist areas
• Build your knowledge of how cyber security integrates with wider Group IT, working on real systems, projects and technology solutions

We’ll also support your development beyond technical skills. Through mentoring, shadowing opportunities and regular training, you’ll build confidence in areas such as communication, resilience, presentation and influencing -setting the foundation for a bright future at NFU Mutual.

What we're looking for

We’re looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals who are ready to take the first step toward a rewarding career in IT. Whether you’re a school leaver, a career switcher, or someone with a keen interest in technology, this scheme is designed to help you grow. You don’t need to have technical experience—what matters most is your passion for learning and your ability to bring a customer-focused approach to everything you do.

Here are the key skills and qualities we’re looking for:

• Customer Focus: Experience in customer-facing roles with a commitment to excellent service.
• Problem-Solving and Logical Thinking: Ability to analyse and resolve issues effectively.
• Strong Communication Skills: Clear and confident communicator, both written and verbal.
• Learning Agility: Eager to learn and adapt to new challenges.
• Digital Literacy: Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Organisation and Attention to Detail: Capable of managing tasks efficiently and accurately.

Benefits and Rewards

When you join our team, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits including:

• Salary - £24500
• Annual bonus (up to 10% of salary)
• Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme
• A Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilities
• Access to savings at High Street brands, travel and supermarkets
• £20 contribution to a monthly gym membership – subject to T&Cs
• Health and wellbeing plan - cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and more
• Access to voluntary benefits, including health assessments, private medical insurance and dental insurance
• Employee Volunteering - volunteer in the community for one day each year
• Unlimited access to Refer a Friend £500 bonus scheme
• Life Assurance cover of 4 x salary
• Employee discounts of 15% on a range of NFU Mutual insurance policies.