Graduate Cyber Security Programme

Severn Trent Plc; Coventry; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water and wastewater service provider in Coventry is offering a Cyber Security Graduate Programme aimed at developing the next generation of professionals. The programme provides comprehensive training experiences across various functions, focusing on critical skills in Cyber Security. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Cyber or a related field and a passion for tackling real-life challenges in a supportive environment. Apply now and join a vibrant team committed to innovation and excellence.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme up to £2,225

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• A passion for Cyber Security and technology.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
• Willingness to take accountability.

Responsibilities

• Engage in placements throughout the Cyber department.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to cybersecurity initiatives and projects.

Skills

Can do attitude

Excellent communication

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Curiosity to learn

Education

Cyber or appropriate Technical Degree

Job description

LET’S TELL YOU MORE

Severn Trent is a FTSE 100 company and one of the only ones outside London to have an all‑encompassing Cyber department. Our Cyber Security Graduate Programme offers the perfect blend of personal and professional development, exposing you to the core of our business. The programme consists of placements across our Cyber department, giving you a well‑rounded skillset where you’ll get to work on real‑life challenges and projects that impact our core business functions.

The programme will enable you to develop your skills. The aim of the programme is to gain great oversight of an interesting regulated and growing business. The programme will enable you to develop your skills. The aim of the programme is to create a pathway and give you the necessary tools to become a future leader within our Cyber team. Furthermore, the programme is designed to enhance your critical thinking, leadership, and strategic thinking, as well as giving you the opportunity to showcase your creativity and really add value in shaping our future direction.

We welcome all graduates from diverse backgrounds, as we know diverse minds bring new ideas and a different way of thinking. We are looking for someone who wants to build their career with us and grasp new opportunities, and in return we will support you with varied experiences, training and development to provide a grounding for your future career.

HOW WILL THE PROGRAMME WORK?

You will be based at Severn Trent Headquarters in Coventry, the heart of our patch. The programme requires you to complete placements throughout your time in the role, gaining exposure in different areas of the department so that you are equipped with the right skills to build your career here at Severn Trent.

In this exciting programme, you will have the chance to discuss your development and career ambitions in your 1‑1 meetings with business leads, mentors, a study buddy, the cohort leader, and the New Talent Team.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

You will expand your understanding of Cyber Security as a whole. With nearly all personal data now stored online, cyber attacks have the potential to devastate businesses, and deeply impact individual lives along the way. As part of our Cyber Security team, you’ll play a key role in preventing such threats.

Some of the focus area you will be involved in is protecting sensitive information from hackers, defending against DDoS attacks, and ensuring the security of our customers’ personal data. Because of the nature of this work, your role will be office‑based.

You’ll collaborate with a wide range of people both inside and outside the organisation, including suppliers, customers, technical experts, non‑specialists, peers, and senior stakeholders.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We want our employees to care and to have a genuine passion for what we do as a business. We need people who want to make a difference in providing a vital service to our customers, now and for the long‑term.

If you have the passion to succeed that we see in our graduates every day, you’ll be a great match for our programme. We’d love you to be someone with: (skills and behaviours role requires)

• A ‘can do’ attitude – willing to get stuck in, take accountability for decisions and actions and who takes pride in their work
• A love of variety in a role and ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast‑paced working environment
• Ability to quickly prioritise tasks and the initiative to dive head‑first into problem solving.
• No two days are the same on the front line and not every day goes to plan, so you’ll need to be quick on your feet to respond!
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working with multiple teams
• Ability to analyse and interpret information and effectively communicate this to different team members and audiences
• Curiosity to learn quickly in a reactive and dynamic working environment

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

Our New Talent Team will guide you and support you every step of the way. Furthermore, your line manager, mentor and graduate buddy will be there to help you in making sure you reach your full potential here at Severn Trent.

ENTRY CRITERIA

Cyber or appropriate Technical Degree

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS

There are no driving requirements for this role.

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU IN RETURN

It’s not just a job you’ll get here; you’ll get a career too. We have a range of benefits that reward and recognise great work and award‑winning training to ensure you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the community in which we live.

Here are some of our favourites:

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,225 which is subject to eligibility)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two paid volunteering days per year

As if that isn’t enough, you’ll receive an annual salary increase whilst you’re on programme and you’ll also get an increase when you move into your first job.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

At Severn Trent we are passionate about our people. We want to make sure that we continue to foster a more diverse, inclusive, and cohesive culture that represents the communities and customers we serve. We’re making sure we keep up the progress with our wonderful working groups – LGBTQ+, Women in Operations & STEM, Disability and Ethnicity, who help us with our commitments. Find out more about our commitments to Diversity and Inclusion at Severn Trent.

LET’S GO

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.

• Roles close on 13th January at Midday (12pm)
• Check your diary – face to face assessments will run from through February and March 2026
• Estimated start date- September 2026

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeatSevernTrent on social media.

In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. We have assessed this programme and do not consider that we would be able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route as the role does not meet the relevant Home Office criteria; the successful candidate must therefore be able to demonstrate right to work without Severn Trent sponsorship.