Risk Management Student Placement

About the Role

As a Platinum Investors In People accredited organisation, colleague experience is at the heart of our approach. We believe our Society has a unique purpose and special culture and we are committed to being a great place to work where our colleagues are supported to realise their full potential. We have an exciting new opportunity to join us this September for 12 months within our IT Risk Oversight Team.

Oh and by the way we also don’t just pay a training allowance you will join us on a ‘real living wage’ salary, we believe our colleagues deserve a fair day’s pay for a hard day’s work.

This role helps maintain an effective Risk Management framework by supporting the delivery of the Risk Management objectives of IT Risk Oversight in line with the society’s three lines of defence framework.

This role will involve supporting the oversight of first line activities across the Digital and Technology functions including all the functions of IT and Cyber Security.

Key responsibilities:

• Support with the delivery of oversight monitoring reviews

• Support with project oversight

• Undertake controls testing

• Support with ISO27001:2022 controls testing and validation

• To prepare summary management information

With the support of your manager and mentor, you will have objectives to work towards to make sure you are developing during your time with us. We really want to hear your ideas throughout your time with us, so you will have lots of opportunity to suggest new and innovative ways of working.

We go beyond the traditional placement route to offer you the opportunity to help you learn and experience things beyond your role that will support your career development through a team challenge project with our Early Talent community.

About You

You will need to have successfully completed the second year of your studies and intend to return to university to complete your final year at the end of your placement. We are interested in all specialisms however you should have a desire to work in business and financial services.

You will need to be able to demonstrate:

• Confidence to communicate effectively via different methods of communication

• Strong attention to detail and organisation skills

• An ability to work both independently and within a team

• Willingness to commit to your own development

For full details please download the role profile.

About Us

We are a purpose led business, connecting our communities with a better financial future. Our IT Risk Oversight Team provide oversight and support to Digital & Technology teams to ensure IT risks have been adequately identified, quantified and managed. This, in turn, supports an independent view to the business of its exposure to IT Risks.

How to apply?

All you need to do is submit a short application form & CV via our online portal. Our approach to selection is through an assessment centre. We anticipate that this will take place on 18th April 2024.

What do you get in return? As well as receiving a competitive annual salary based on above-market pay scales, our reward package includes:

• A 35-hour weekly contract + flexible working options
• 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays
• Bonus Scheme (paid annually) -On target 5%, up to 10% depending on performance
• Pension scheme – up to 9% employers’ contribution
• Life assurance (4x salary) and income protection
• Access to a range of wellbeing benefits
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• An extra day’s holiday for your birthday
• The option to buy and sell holidays
• Two paid volunteering days each year
• A broad range of learning and development opportunities
• Access to a range of high street and online discounts
• Free onsite gym at Cobalt and access to a range of discounted/subsidised gym memberships nationwide
• A wide range of recognition initiatives to recognise and reward great performance
• Hybrid working - we welcome any discussions around where, how and when people work including part-time hours.

Upon starting a new role with us, we will ensure you are equipped with the correct tools and technologies to enable you to do your best work within your hybrid arrangement.

If you have any questions or need any support with your application you can reach out to our Early Talent Team at earlytalent@newcastle.co.uk

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Private medical insurance
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Ability to Relocate:

• Wallsend: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wallsend