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Overview
Job details
£21,840 a year
Gross, as stated in the ad.
About £1,600 a month after tax.
Fixed-term contract
Full-time.
Apply by Saturday 24 October
The date the employer’s listing closes.
Benefits
Season ticket loan
Commuter benefits named in the ad.
Skills
Nice to have
Requirements
What we're looking for
To join the scheme, you will need to be in your penultimate year at University and looking for a Year in Industry placement, and on track to achieve at least a 2:2 in a degree which includes ideally at least one of the following areas:
¿ Cyber Security and/or Digital Forensics
¿ Crime, Threat Intelligence or Criminal Justice
¿ Information Assurance
¿ Security and Resilience
¿ Security Management or Risk and Security Management
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
Salary: £21,840
Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered.
Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.
Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.
Defined benefit pension scheme
75% subsidy on train tickets.
Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.
Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.
Plus more....
The role
Network Rail is among the largest users of energy nationally, is the fourth biggest landowner in Britain, and has 22 million lineside neighbours, so the opportunity to make an impact is huge.
You will be working within the Technical Authority, who are responsible for providing technical expertise to support the wider business and providing strong competence and assurance regimes to make sure that things are done properly.
You will work alongside colleagues across our regions, routes and business functions, gaining a broad understanding of how sustainability is delivered across the organisation. There will also be opportunities to visit sites across the network and see first-hand how this work translates into action on the railway.
What you'll do
You will spend just under a year with our Group security team and will have the opportunity to work alongside our technical leads across Counter Terrorism, Railway Crime, Protecting our workforce from acts of violence, Cyber Security, Security Resilience and security Innovation, Research and Development.
You could be:
¿ Researching and writing case studies and guidance notes for the wider business,
¿ Supporting security awareness activities,
¿ Offering technical support,
¿ Researching standards and compliance updates,
¿ Collecting and analysing security and crime data, and
¿ Supporting the business to maintain its legal security obligations
How you'll work
Duration: 10 Months Year in Industry placements
Location: This role is based in the Quadrant:MK, you must live within 90 minutes.
Hiring process
Candidates that pass CV shortlisting will be asked to complete a video interview. Successful candidates will be invited to attend one of our Assessment Centres week commencing (TBC). Early applications are encouraged, as we may close the advert early due to high application volumes. Please take a look at our Greener Railway Hub. We encourage you to review our Safety Vision, as safety is an important part of the culture at Network Rail.
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In their own words
About the company & team
Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter
At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. Click here to learn more.
We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process. You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support.
If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!
We are looking for a Year in Industry Student to work within the Group Security team, based in Milton Keynes.
While we would love to see candidates who are currently studying Security-related courses, such as Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, Crime and/or Intelligence or Security and Resilience, we warmly welcome all applicants who have a passion for managing risk, protecting people and reducing the impact of crime.
The ideal candidate will possess strong written and verbal communication skills and be capable of influencing decisions while collaborating effectively in a team. Attention to detail and proactive organisation of tasks, events, and people are essential. We value openness and encourage fresh perspectives, as our Year in Industry students contribute valuable new ideas. Familiarity with IT applications like Excel and PowerBI, along with experience in data analysis and creating communication materials, would be an advantage.
Additional information
Contact: If you require any support with your application, please click here for contact details.
All external offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information
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