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24-month Level 4 apprenticeship combining on-the-job training with structured study. You’ll support the Cyber Security team with security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, threat analysis, risk/compliance, system hardening, scripting and security awareness.The Cyber Security Apprentice will support the day-to-day work of the Cyber Security team while working towards the Level 4 Cyber Security Technologist apprenticeship standard. The apprenticeship typically runs for around 24 months and combines practical, on-the-job experience with structured study, leading to an end-point assessment. The role is designed to build the knowledge, technical skills and professional behaviours needed to apply an understanding of cyber threats, hazards, risks, controls and mitigations to help protect the organisation’s systems, data and people.This role is ideal for someone with a strong interest in technology and cyber security who is keen to build a career in the field through a practical, work-based apprenticeship. In the early stages the apprentice will spend much of their time learning alongside experienced colleagues - understanding how security alerts, tickets, investigations and operational tasks are handled - before taking on more complex and independent work as their knowledge, competence and confidence grow.Working as part of a small Cyber Security team, the apprentice will work closely with other IT teams, including the IT Service Desk, Infrastructure and other technical colleagues, and will carry out their work to the required security outcomes within a legal and regulatory context. The role is expected to be office-based during the initial training period, with hybrid working considered once the apprentice is suitably trained and able to work effectively with less direct supervision.Key ResponsibilitiesLearn alongside experienced Cyber Security colleagues to understand how security operations, engineering and risk activities are delivered in practice, taking on greater responsibility as the apprenticeship progresses.Support the monitoring, triage and investigation of security alerts and events using SIEM and other security tooling, escalating where required.Assist with security incident investigation and response, ensuring findings, actions and outcomes are documented accurately.Support vulnerability management activities, including scanning, remediation tracking, validation and follow-up.Help identify, analyse and communicate cyber threats, attack techniques and vulnerabilities, and contribute to suitable controls and mitigations.Contribute, under guidance, to the secure configuration, testing and hardening of networks, endpoints, operating systems and security tools.Support risk, governance and compliance activities, including work aligned to recognised standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST and Cyber Essentials.Develop practical skills in scripting and automation to support security tasks and investigations.Help maintain security documentation, policies, procedures, knowledge articles and internal guidance.Assist with reporting and summaries relating to incidents, vulnerabilities, risks, trends and system health for both technical and non-technical audiences.Support cyber security awareness activities and user communications, recognising the human dimension of security.Complete all study, coursework, off-the-job training and assessments required by the apprenticeship, and take an active part in team meetings and knowledge-sharing.Occasional flexibility may be required to support planned maintenance, projects or business requirements outside standard working hours.Experience and QualificationsEssentialGenuine and demonstrable interest in cyber security and technology, and a commitment to completing the apprenticeship.Willingness to learn, ask questions and develop technical knowledge and skills over time.Good analytical, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with a logical and methodical approach.Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical matters clearly.Ability to follow documented processes and record information accurately and thoroughly.Strong attention to detail, good organisational skills and the ability to work to deadlines.Professional, ethical and trustworthy approach when handling sensitive or confidential information.Ability to work effectively as part of a team and take guidance from others.DesirablePrevious experience in an IT Service Desk, Help Desk or Technical Support role.Basic understanding of networking concepts such as IP addresses, ports, protocols and firewalls.Awareness of common cyber security threats such as phishing, malware, ransomware and unauthorised access.Use of learning platforms or personal projects such as TryHackMe, Hack The Box, home labs or similar.Any relevant IT or cyber security qualifications or certifications.The successful candidate will complete the Level 4 Cyber Security Technologist apprenticeship, with structured mentoring and on-the-job training and dedicated time set aside for off-the-job learning as required by the apprenticeship. Future progression opportunities may be considered subject to business requirements and individual performance.Salary and BenefitsWe offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy.About Network PlusNetwork Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK’s major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater.We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer.We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment – we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.

Posted 11 days ago

An administrative HR role supporting the full employee journey, including recruitment, onboarding, employee records, training administration, reporting, and leavers. It involves regular communication with employees and managers, maintaining accurate records, and using Excel and HR systems.As a HR & Training Administrator, you will be responsible for ensuring the employee journey is smooth and consistent. Alongside administration duties, you will be the first point of contact for most queries via the inboxes and the telephone for your assigned Contracts working with the HR Advisors inline with the escalation process.You will be an integral part of the wider HR Department that supports wider business to maintain an efficient and effective service.Key ResponsibilitiesRecruitmentAssisting Senior Talent Partners with putting together offer letters and contracts of employmentLiaising with and developing relationships with candidates prior to employmentUpdate and maintain records between HR and Senior Talent PartnersNew StartersProcessing starter documentation for PAYE (monthly & fortnightly), Subcontractor and Hudson, including eligibility to work documentation, training qualifications and induction records on all internal system such as Modular Plus and Skills StationEnsuring all documentation is completed and stored correctly for wider departments such as Payroll, training and occupational healthEnsure that all employees/Labour only sub-contractors are set up within the correct time frame to ensure smooth introduction into the business (IT Systems)Maintain the New Starter Inbox (Connectwise)Ensure that all New Starters hold valid ID Cards to maintain site complianceEmployeesMaintaining Employee Records (Includes but not limited to):Processing salary increases/changes to terms and conditions inline with Company policy and the DOAEnsure employee accounts are up to date to include any changes within the correct time frame i.e. payroll cut off datesMaintain and update accurate employee records – change of details, Maternity & Paternity Leave.Maintain accurate training records, in line with Role & Contract requirements, liaising with the relevant Training Co-ordinators to ensure prompt turnaround of certificates of attendanceReference Requests Respond to any employee/manager queries received in a timely mannerReportingMonitoring and reporting on Inclusion and Diversity Data using ExcelProducing starters and leavers reports to monitor staff turnoverSubmitting weekly training attendance, capacity and cost of failure reportRaise and issue training recharges in line with company policy and procedureSubmit a weekly team brief attendance reportProduce & submit weekly CITB grant claims with the relevant accrediting bodyProduce accurate reports regarding raising and issuing training recharges in line with company policy and procedureSupporting with the production of any adhoc reports required, such as the BoardReport or salary dataLeaversProcess any leavers forms on in the required timeframe liaising with the required departments i.e. Payroll, fleet, IT etc.Correspond with PAYE leavers regarding leave data via letter/email – Resignation AcknowledgementProcess individual training recharges as requiredAdhoc (Include but not limited to):Telephone – receiving & dealing with employee queriesEmails – maintaining inboxes according to SLAsAny other duties as requiredExperience and QualificationsPrevious Admin ExperienceSalary and BenefitsWe offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy.About Network PlusNetwork Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK’s major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater.We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer.We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment – we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.

Posted 11 days ago

Graduate Design Technician role at Network Plus, focused on creating engineering drawings and supporting utility/infrastructure projects. You’ll do site surveys, produce AutoCAD drawings, prepare technical plans, and work with engineers and project teams.We are looking for a Graduate Design Technician to join our growing design team at Network Plus. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional with a passion for engineering design to gain hands-on experience within the utilities and infrastructure sector.You will play a key role in supporting the design process, from site surveys through to the production of detailed drawings, while developing your technical expertise and working closely with experienced engineers and project teams. Key ResponsibilitiesWe are looking for someone to:Undertake regular site visits and surveys to gather data for detailed designs and as-laid drawings.Produce accurate as-laid drawings using AutoCAD, in line with client asset standards and procedures.Liaise with internal teams to ensure drawings are delivered to meet agreed KPIs.Represent Network Plus at client walk-off meetings.Create detailed technical drawings, plans, and general arrangements to support project delivery.Prepare private land notice plans in line with client specifications.Provide weekly progress updates to the Design/Commercial Manager.Support the design team with administrative and technical tasks as required.Experience and QualificationsA degree or HNC/HND in an engineering, design, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).An understanding of basic engineering principles Proficiency in AutoCAD is essential.Good IT skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.Willingness to learn and train in GNSS/GPS surveying equipment.Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.Organised, with the ability to manage workload across multiple projects.Salary and BenefitsWe offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy.About Network PlusNetwork Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK’s major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater.We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer.We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment – we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.

Posted 11 days ago

3-month Legal placement supporting property/land document review and digitisation, including title deeds, easements, leases and Land Registry records.Are you a law student or recent graduate looking to gain practical, hands-on experience within an in-house Legal team?We have an exciting opportunity to join Affinity Water and support an important Land Terrier and digitisation project on a 3 Month FTC basis. This placement will give you the chance to put your legal knowledge into practice, working directly with historic title deeds, conveyances, transfers, easements, wayleaves, leases, licences, plans and other property documents.The main focus of the role will be supporting our Legal team to review, organise and digitise our property records, while gaining valuable exposure to property and land law and seeing first-hand how an in-house Legal team helps protect the land and assets that support our water network.Key ResponsibilitiesOrganise and catalogue title deeds and other property documents.Review deed packets containing historic conveyances, transfers, leases, licences, easements, wayleaves, deeds of grant, title plans and other legal documents.Prepare original documents for scanning, ensuring all pages, plans and attachments are included.Scan and accurately name documents before uploading them to the appropriate electronic matter or property title folder.Record key information from deeds within our land and property databases, including InfoTrack and Landarna.Cross-reference historic deeds against Land Registry title registers, title plans and existing electronic records.Identify and flag missing, duplicated, incomplete, damaged or incorrectly filed documents.Highlight important rights, restrictions, covenants, easements and operational asset information for review by the Legal team.Support the identification of historic rights relating to water mains, pumping stations, reservoirs and other Affinity Water infrastructure.Maintain accurate records of where original and electronic documents are stored.Support wider property legal work where appropriate, including land disposals, leases, licences, easements, access agreements and wayleaves.Attend relevant Legal team meetings and provide updates on the progress of the Land Terrier project.What You’ll BringWe’re looking for someone who is keen to learn and interested in developing their legal experience in a practical environment. You’ll ideally have:A genuine interest in property, land or commercial law.Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.Confidence working with large volumes of documents.Good written communication skills.Good Microsoft Word, Excel and general IT skills.The ability to work methodically and accurately.The ability to handle original and historic documents carefully.An understanding of confidentiality and data protection.A willingness to ask questions and learn from members of the Legal team.This opportunity would be particularly suited to a current law student, final-year law student or recent law graduate looking to gain practical in-house legal experience.What You’ll LearnThis placement will give you practical exposure to property and land law that goes beyond academic study. You’ll gain experience reading and understanding real legal documents and seeing how historic deeds continue to affect the ownership, use and management of land today.You’ll develop an understanding of:Registered and unregistered landTitle registers and title plansHistoric conveyances and transfersEasements, rights of way and rights for utilitiesRestrictive and positive covenantsLeases, licences and occupational arrangementsLand ownership and property databasesThe importance of accurate legal records and document retentionThe role of an in-house Legal team in protecting operational land and assetsYou’ll work under the supervision of the Affinity Water Legal team, with training provided on the handling, scanning, naming and recording of deeds, together with guidance on the relevant databases and filing systems.BenefitsSalary: £24,800Learning and development opportunities, including mentoring and a range of formal courses and open learning resources.Entry into the company annual bonus scheme.Annual leave from 26-30 rising with length of service, and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days.A ‘Celebration Day’ in addition to public holidays that people can use to celebrate a religious festival or other occasion that is important to them.A generous 'double match pension scheme' that doubles the contributions you make (company contribution capped at 12%).We offer a range of family benefits including enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support Leave and up to 5 full or 10 half days of paid Carers Leave.Menopause policy and Reasonable Adjustment policy to help everyone perform at their best.Access to our Wellbeing Centre with support for looking after your physical and mental health.Discounts at a Range of Retail Outlets and on Dental and Medical Insurance through our Tap4Perks scheme.Up to 4 Affinity days a year to volunteer in the community.Life Assurance.Disability ConfidentAs a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to offering interviews to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria and opt in on the application form. Ask the Talent Acquisition lead for the full job description to see all the criteria. If we have a very high volume of applicants and we’re not able to offer interviews to all, we’ll take a fair and proportionate number of disabled candidates through.Affinity Water recognises the benefits of greater diversity in our workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We are committed to building a more inclusive culture where every member of our workforce can thrive.

Posted 11 days ago

A graduate-suitable Key Account Manager role managing major business customers, resolving complex water-service issues, analysing account performance, and developing customer relationships and commercial opportunities.Castle Water are looking for enthusiastic and customer-centric Key Account Managers for an exciting, fast-paced role with great training opportunities including short course with top business schools, and the opportunity for rapid career progression.As a Key Account Manager, you will work in our busy Industrial & Commercial section, working with major customers. The Key Account Manager role is suitable for graduates and more experienced professionals.The Key Account Manager role involves attending customer meetings, working from our offices in London and/or Perthshire, as well as working from home. Location is flexible across Great Britain. The role would particularly suit candidates who are enthusiastic, keen to forge a career and who have strong bent towards problem solving and relationship building.Perks you'll enjoy· Salary – £25,000 to £30,000 per annum· Company pension, life insurance and sick pay· Monday – Friday with hybrid working, so your weekends are all yours· Cycle to work SchemeWhat you'll be doing· Working with major customers on complex billing and service issues relating to water usage, waste treatment and validation of charges using state of the art systems· Responsible for a portfolio of high value key customers, including managing relationships and personally resolving queries and issues· Meet or exceed the customer expectations. Listen to customer needs and translate those into action that meets or exceeds customer satisfaction goals in terms of delivery, quality, responsiveness, and customer focus· Responsible for all aspects of the customer relationship for your customers, and for tactical execution of established contract terms· Develop a close understanding and knowledge of each customer’s business requirements· Develop a close understanding of the business water market and regulatory environment· Build and develop multi-level relationships with both customers and internal contacts. Partner with internal functions to communicate and manage the needs of the customer· Responsible for solution creation and opportunity identification for your customers· Personally manage customer queries through to resolution· Proactively assess, clarify, and validate customer needs on an ongoing basis· Opportunity for involvement in systems development and testing· Preparation of data and analysis for customers, continually analysing markets, account performance and profit· Develop constructive working relationships with other KAMs and relevant internal departments· Responsible for operational KPIs for their portfolio· Must be able to travel to meet customers and to attend company offices in London and/or Blairgowrie (Perthshire)What you'll bring to the role· Good first degree (or equivalent), ideally with postgraduate qualifications. Degree discipline is less important than analytical capability· Experience of working in a demanding environment with the ability to deliver to tight deadlines· Strategic thinker with the ability to see and plan short, medium and longer-term goals and horizons· High level of numeracy with experience of using Excel to an advanced level· IT literate with the ability to deliver sound analytical data to both the customer base and internal stakeholders· Highly skilled relationship builder at all levels of the customer base· Ability to thrive in a high-paced, dynamic environment· Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment· Highly motivated with a passion to drive results· Great negotiation skills with strong presentation ability to enable the delivery of customer meetings· Must possess advanced verbal and written communication, organisational and troubleshooting skills

Posted 15 days ago

Graduate Operations Manager role developing leadership skills in utility infrastructure operations, contract compliance, fleet and logistics management, health and safety, workforce productivity and highways reinstatement.As a Graduate Operations manager, you will be responsible learning how to lead the operational and financial performance of the contract, delivering the work safely, on time and to our key customer expectations. As key member of the contract succession plan you will be open to learning from all existing Operations Managers, within different functions, with an aspiration to lead in the future.Key ResponsibilitiesYou will learn to lead the following specific tasks working alongside existing Operations Managers.Maintaining contract compliance with the dig crews including:Chairing the daily Toughbook compliance meeting around redlines and offsite formsRe-implementation of the team dashboard that measures compliance information such as productivity, GCat compliance, speeding etcTaking control of the BW Contract fleet, plant, logistics. Ensuring all vehicles are allocated to the correct person and regular plant audits are undertaken.Taking lead of the depots, and maintaining compliance with H&S, inductions and delivery procedures.Ensuring that the Logistics Manager has the relevant support to keep consumable items stocked, including emergency OOH stockFinalising and setting up a dedicated training/induction facility within the yardBecome an expert in the company and contract induction processResponsible for the daily jeopardy exercise which confirms what dig work has been completed, what needs reallocating and what is at risk of cancellation to maximise dig crew efficiency.For reinstatement:You will need to understand the different types of reinstatement and be willing to learn the intricacies of planning works for backfill, reinstatement and site clear activities.You will have a basic understanding of street works legislation, and the impact of NRSWA, Section 74 compliance, defects, and challenges around permit durations.The successful candidate will take an active interest in the engineering aspect of highways reinstatement with the intention of becoming a lead in learning / coaching elements internally to other departments such as planners or promoters.Experience and QualificationsRecent graduate in relevant field.Critical thinking and problem solving.Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and WordCommunication and collaboration.Salary and BenefitsWe offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy.About Network PlusNetwork Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK’s major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater.We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer.We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment – we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.

Posted 18 days ago