Cyber Security Apprentice

DIRECT ONLINE SERVICES LIMITED

Gloucester (GL2 2AF)

Closes on Friday 17 July 2026

Posted on 27 May 2026

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Summary

Direct Online Services seeks a motivated Cyber Security Apprentice to gain hands-on experience in cyber operations, networks, ecommerce security, governance, incident response and analytics while completing a BSc Cyber Security Degree Apprenticeship. Ideal for someone eager to build a long-term cyber security career.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Training course
Cyber security technical professional (integrated degree) (level 6)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm which includes 6 hours paid study.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Friday 31 July 2026

Duration

3 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

  • Support monitoring, review and improvement of DOS cyber Security
  • Help stregnthan how DOS manages user access across business systems
  • Support the protection of DOS infrastucture, including devices, networks and hosted systems
  • Support security across our websites, internal applications and digital platforms
  • Help build more structured and visable cyber security governance approach across DOS
  • Support DOS in preparing for, responding to and learning from cyber incidents
  • Support the use of data to identify patterns, risks and security improvement opportunities

Where you'll work

Brearley Court Baird Road
Waterwells Business Park
Quedgeley
Gloucester
GL2 2AF

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE

Training course

Cyber security technical professional (integrated degree) (level 6)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Fluent in written communications and able to articulate complex issues.
  • Makes concise, engaging and well-structured verbal presentations, arguments and explanations.
  • Able to deal with different, competing interests within and outside the organisation with excellent negotiation skills.
  • Able to identify the preferences, motivations, strengths and limitations of other people and apply these insights to work more effectively with and to motivate others.
  • Able to work effectively with others to achieve a common goal.
  • Competent in active listening and in leading, influencing and persuading others.
  • Able to give and receive feedback constructively and incorporate it into his/her own development and life-long learning.
  • Analytical and critical thinking skills for Technology Solutions development and can systematically analyse and apply structured problem solving techniques to complex systems and situations.
  • Able to put forward, demonstrate value and gain commitment to a moderately complex technology-oriented solution, demonstrating understanding of business need, using open questions and summarising skills and basic negotiating skills.
  • Can conduct effective research, using literature and other media.
  • Logical thinking and creative approach to problem solving.
  • Able to demonstrate a ‘security mind-set’ (how to break as well as make).

Training schedule

The training will be provided by University of Gloucestershire at Cheltenham Park Campus. Dates and times of training to be confirmed at a later date.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C or 4 and above)
  • Maths (grade C or 4 and above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Motivated
  • Honest
  • Willing to learn

About this employer

Direct Online Services is a dynamic and progressive eCommerce-led omnichannel retailer of kitchen products. Founded in 2009, we have enjoyed consistent levels of strong growth since inception, primarily through our flagship brand Worktop Express, the UK’s #1 online worktop retailer selling over 220,000 worktops per year to our B2C consumer base.

The business joined the €1bn+ global materials division of Broadview Holding in 2020 (alongside Formica, Westag, Trespa, Arpa and Homapal), and are now looking to invest towards the future. We have significant plans to accelerate our growth over the coming years, in exciting and new product categories, both within Direct Online Services and also in collaboration with our Group colleagues.

We provide equal opportunities for all applicants and employees, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We also offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure that every candidate can showcase their skills and abilities to their fullest potential. Join us in creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed.

Company benefits

  • 25 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday
  • Employee Discount
  • Free Parking
  • Health & Wellbeing Programme
  • Referral Programme 

After this apprenticeship

  • Become a capable Cyber Security Professional
  • Take work experience and knowledge with you 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DIRECT ONLINE SERVICES LIMITED

Reece Pearson

reece.pearson@directonlineservices.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000033496.

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Closes on Friday 17 July 2026

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