Security Apprentice 2020 Gloucester, Gloucestershire

EDF Energy is a core part of the EDF Group, one of the largest energy companies in Europe with key business operations in the UK, France, Italy and Belgium. We're the UK's largest producer of low-carbon electricity, the biggest supplier of electricity by volume in Great Britain, the largest supplier to British businesses and we employ more than 13,000 people. We operate nuclear, coal and gas power stations, wind farms, and combined heat & power plants. We have a focus on safe, dependable energy generation and an ethos of service excellence. We are playing a leading role in new nuclear build in the UK to secure a bright future for the combined business and its employees.

Welcome to EDF and welcome to Generation Electric!

We're proud to be Europe's largest generator of sustainable, low carbon energy; committed to rolling out Electric mobility as standard, self-sufficiency and ownership of energy consumption through smart, innovative products which help decarbonise homes & businesses. We believe that, together, we can create a cleaner, low-carbon future.

Introducing Generation Electric: They are leading a quiet revolution shaping the future of sustainable living and working through low carbon electricity. They are switching to low carbon energy sources, storing it in their homes and then selling it back to the grid and using electricity to power their movement. They are the pioneers of a better, more sustainable future for our planet.

And, at the forefront of the innovations supporting Generation Electric you'll find all of us: the people of EDF

Take your next step and join us. We believe that generating and supplying electricity isn't just about power, it's about the power to transform lives and futures.

The Opportunity:

Over 2 years, you'll study for a Security Management qualification whilst working within the Corporate Security Team.

Within the scheme, you'll follow the Apprentice Security First Line Manager standard, which is a formal Level 3 Standard apprenticeship, as well as Security Guard Force Management, Physical Security, Personnel Security, Information Security and Project Management.

This unique security apprenticeship course is a rare opportunity to become a trained 1st Line Security Manager. The programme will develop knowledge, application, skills, experience and behaviours required to supervise security personnel and manage site security in line with regulatory requirements. It includes teaching of risk assessments, providing security advice, understanding threat vulnerability and risk management, security operational and incident management.

You must be committed to 20% of 'in work' training hours, for a period up to 2 years and it is essential to undertake Level 2 English and maths functional skills if you're unable to provide certificates of exemption. You must also be able to commit to completing the "End Point Assessment (EPA)", within three months of the learning period completion for all standards.

When not studying, you will be required to:

• Effectively undertake a fully comprehensive support role in support of the Company Security Manager
• To develop skills, knowledge and experience to support in the development and update of the Security Management Plans and Procedures; including Site Security Plan Reviews
• Support in the risk assessment and risk management of various threats to the business
• Track Security Incidents and reports
• Assist in the completion of annual physical site security audits
• Act as liaison between stakeholders, facility management and service providers and Corporate Security Management
• Attend security meetings on behalf of Corporate Security Management
• Support key security projects; including security system upgrades
• Maintain and develop awareness of current security systems technology including; access control systems, CCTV systems and intruder detection systems
• Learn about other areas of the business through short projects and travel to corporate estate sites

As you progress through your apprenticeship you will gain more knowledge and experience.

With this, you'll be expected to take on more responsibility to:

• Be responsible for specific corporate wide technical security systems
• Oversight and management of designated site security
• Represent the Security Team at security forums and events
• Be responsible for aspects of Corporate Security i.e. Access Control

The Future:

Once you've completed the scheme, you'll have both academic qualifications and years of experience within EDF. That means you'll be in the best possible position to continue your career. The future is yours for the taking!

The Location:

During the apprenticeship you will be working within a team based in Barnwood, Gloucester and reporting directly to the Company Security Manager. You will be based at EDF Barnwood, Gloucestershire.

The Skills:

Essential

• Three GCSE's at Grade 4 or above) including English
• Willingness to travel where required
• Dynamic, self-motivated
• IT literate
• Passion for, and awareness of security, for example current threats and vulnerabilities
• Willingness to attend apprenticeship training and study in own time to achieve the degree

Compensation & Benefits:

• £17,335 a year (starting salary) with annual pay increases
• Help towards travel costs
• Generous pension scheme
• 25 days paid holiday
• Flexible benefits
• Support from Line Manager and team throughout the apprenticeship

Why EDF?

Take your next step and join us, we're the UK's largest creator of low-carbon electricity and we believe that generating and supplying electricity isn't just about power, it's about the power to transform lives and futures.

We're proud to be an inclusive, disability confident employer and recognise the importance of employee well-being, and although we advertise opportunities on a full-time/part-time basis as standard, flexible working arrangements will be considered.

We're about the people who work with us and we celebrate their diversities and embrace the value that their differences bring. We believe that a culture of inclusion forms the basis of a truly sustainable business and is vital to shaping a strong and fresh-thinking organisation, with a number of employee networks and benefits to suit your lifestyle.

Recruiting from the widest possible pool of talent, we assess every potential employee against our four key behaviours - Integrity, Inclusion, Inspiration and Impact. We make sure that our workforce is a true reflection of our communities and customers. Their unique perspectives not only give us a better understanding of customers from all walks of life, but bring fresh ideas too

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