3VRM is a trusted leader in Risk Management, offering a range of services across the entire third-party and vendor lifecycleâfrom initial selection and onboarding to contract management, termination, and exit. As we continue our exciting phase of growth, we are eager to welcome the next generation of Cybersecurity professionals through our Graduate Apprenticeship program.\n\nSince our founding in 2017, we have built a dynamic team of over 50 professionals and fostered an environment where careers thrive. At 3VRM, we are deeply committed to our values, a meritocratic culture, and a strong work ethic. Our ongoing success is rooted in our core principles: exceptional customer service, high-quality delivery, respect, integrity, and forward-thinking innovation.\n\nYou must reside in Scotland to be eligible for the course and role. This is a hybrid remote working opportunity, but you will be required to travel to Edinburgh Napier University campus up to 1 day per week. Although this is a remote working role, you do have the opportunity to use the Napier campus as a working location through bookable facilities including cutting edge labs, silent and collaborative spaces and their Jack Kilby Computing Centre.\n\nAt 3VRM, we specialise in navigating the complexities of modern business risks, from cybersecurity threats and regulatory compliance to operational vulnerabilities. By combining deep industry expertise with advanced analytics and innovative technology, we equip organisations with the tools to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks effectively.\n\nOur services encompass a wide range of risk management areas, including risk assessment and analysis, policy development, crisis management, business continuity planning, compliance auditing, and more.\n\nWe offer our analysts a systematic process for their training and development as well as consistent and effective support. In our Apprentice programme, analysts work on a number of clients across financial and non-financial sectors, gaining a breadth of experience and responsibility and the ability to oversee tangible results.\n\nIn addition to a competitive apprentice salary, you will also have access to a range of company benefits including a generous annual leave entitlement, 5% matched pension contribution, up to 15% discretionary bonus per annum, life insurance, medical insurance and an eye care voucher scheme. As a Graduate Apprentice you will study for your degree alongside your job, spending approximately 80% of your time in work and 20% in university. This unique combination offers an integrated experience, where practical skills and knowledge gained during the university days can be embedded in your working practices. Skills learned directly in the workplace are aligned with and can be applied to coursework and assessment. This allows you to attain an honours degree in 4 years, the same time as traditional full-time students.\n\nYou will study on a Graduate Apprenticeship degree programme towards a BEng (Hons) Cyber Security at Edinburgh Napier University. This course provides relevant fundamental knowledge related to Cyber Security such as encryption and authentication, and also provides relevant practical examples through lab-based practice, while emphasising engineering practice.\n\nYou will initially be taught the principles of security and digital forensics using specialist software and equipment. You will then develop the ability to apply professional standards to the analysis, design, testing and evaluation of reliable and maintainable software.\n\nDuring your time working as a Graduate Apprentice with us, you will: \nâ¢\tComplete supplier risk assessments for our clients against a recognised cyber security framework (ISO27001, NIST CSF)\nâ¢\tBe part of our service delivery teams directly working with clients and their suppliers.\nâ¢\tAssist in the planning and execution of risk assessment activities, effectively and within agreed timescales.\nâ¢\tCoordinate supplier engagement to ensure successful completion of assessments.\nâ¢\tAssess the effectiveness of controls, identify risks and issues, and recommend remediation actions.\nâ¢\tProduce high quality deliverables, in line with the assessment methodology.\nâ¢\tMonitor assessment progress and produce accurate MI for use in client briefings.\nâ¢\tGather data and analyse information to assist risk assessment activities.\nâ¢\tAssist with internal process improvements as required.\nâ¢\tResearch topics for team presentations\nâ¢\tContribute to team environment To meet our Standard Entry Requirements you must have EITHER: \n\nâ¢\tFour SQA Highers at Grade BBBB (or equivalent) including Maths, Statistics or Physics. National 5 grade C in Maths/Lifeskills Maths/Applications of Maths and \n English are required if not taken at Higher\nâ¢\tA Foundation Apprenticeship in IT: Software Development at SCQF Level 6 plus two SQA Highers at Grade BB\nâ¢\tA Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 6-7 in an ICT/Digital related discipline\nâ¢\tHNC or HND in an unrelated discipline plus Higher Maths, Statistics or Physics at Grade B\nâ¢\tSufficient recognition of prior learning (RPL) through industry-related experience, qualifications, and informal learning. RPL applications are considered on an \n individual basis\n\nYou must be able to provide proof of any qualifications stated on your CV to meet university entry requirements.\n\nAdvanced entry into Year 2 or 3 is possible for students with suitable qualifications. If applying for advanced entry, you will need to provide sufficient evidence of qualifications and experience through our process of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Applications are considered on an individual basis.\n\nYou must be able to provide proof of any qualifications stated on your CV to meet university entry requirements.\n\nThe below qualities are also required for the job:\n\nâ¢\tWillingness to learn\nâ¢\tSelf-motivated\nâ¢\tAbility to problem solve\nâ¢\tGood written and oral communication skills including the ability to listen\nâ¢\tGood team working skills\nâ¢\tAble to deal effectively with the customer to deliver a professional service\nâ¢\tGood organisational skills\nâ¢\tAbility to build & maintain relationships\nâ¢\tGood understanding of core office applications (e.g. spreadsheets, document writing)\nâ¢\tA basic understanding of cybersecurity frameworks e.g. NIST, PCI DSS, ISO, etc.\nâ¢\tGood customer facing verbal and written communication skills. \nâ¢\tComfortable engaging with client and supplier representatives.\nâ¢\tOperate independently and perform tasks with supervision.\nâ¢\tKnowledge of industry standard cybersecurity tools and systems.\nâ¢\tA desire to work and learn in a fast-paced environment with a range of clients is key.