Join our Security Team at Keolis Amey Metrolink (KAM), the largest light rail network in the UK!
Do you want to learn and gain a qualification while starting a rewarding career in Security Management? Then look no further, we have an exciting 'Security Apprentice' role for you!
This is Level-3 apprenticeship which will help you gain specialist knowledge in understanding the threat, vulnerability and risk on a local, national and international security basis and how to respond accordingly.
On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will be fully equipped to be Security First Line Manager who will be responsible for supervising people and activities in line with regulatory requirements, undertaking security risk assessments, providing security advice on security methods, operations and activities, incident management, planning stakeholder management, business communications and data security management.
During your apprenticeship at KAM, you will contribute to the delivery of activities in line with the regulatory framework; undertaking threat vulnerability assessments and contribute to providing security advice to the business. To do so, you will work under the direction of the Security Specialist who will support you to ensure that you have the knowledge, skills and behaviours to be successful in your role.
Duration:
The apprenticeship will last for 2 years. This will be a combination of on the job learning alongside receiving training from an industry specialist Training provider.
Key accountabilities will include:

• Supporting the Security Team at Keolis Amey Metrolink (KAM) in gathering intelligence and data from various sources; ensuring that all the correct reporting processes are followed.
• Learning to apply security deployment tactics to support in deterring criminal activity across Metrolink Network.
• Improving compliance with Counter-Terrorism legislation to business practices.
• Providing support to the development of Light Rail Security Programmes.
• Contribute to building an inclusive culture, taking a zero-tolerance approach to behaviours and attitudes that don't support equality, diversity and inclusion ethos.
• Ensure own health, safety, and wellbeing in the workplace, ensuring the zero harm principles and just culture is demonstrated in all ways of working.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant policies, regulations, and standards.
• Ensuring key learning and assessment milestones of the apprenticeship are met.

What we need from you:

• Be 18 years or older.
• GCSEs or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics (Grade 4/ C or above)
• Possess following skills and a willingness to develop further:
  • Good Communication - Building good relationships is fundamental to the delivery of service.
  • Organisational Skills- Ability to manage your own workload and to work to team and project deadlines.
  • Teamwork and Cooperation- Ability to work flexibly in a team and contribute to a supportive work environment.
  • Adaptability and flexibility- You will work in fluid, fast-paced and everchanging environment. Hence, adaptability is vital to responding the changing situations in the workplace.

Application Process

• Complete the online application via our website. https://www.metrolinkjobs.co.uk/
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email and invited to an assessment centre at our depots in Manchester.

At KAM, we celebrate the diversity of our customers, communities, and colleagues, and strive to creating a workforce which is equitable, inclusive and representative of the communities we serve. Hence, we strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.
Our Commitment to you:
At KAM, we celebrate the diversity of our customers, communities, and colleagues, and strive for a workforce which is equitable, inclusive and representative of the communities we serve and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, and sexual orientation to apply. We look forward to receiving your application.
We live our values of “We Care, We Commit, We Imagine” through our behaviours and we strongly believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and create an environment where individuals can imagine that anything is possible. We care about our people, and we fully commit to creating an inclusive environment where our people feel valued, respected and empowered to thrive.
To ensure you are given the best opportunity to succeed in the recruitment process, please let us know if you will require any support or reasonable adjustments. You can contact our team here .
What we will offer you:

• An annual salary of £20,000?

• A ?fixed term contract for 2 years
• Free Tram Travel for all our colleagues, plus a sponsored pass for an immediate family member

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Access to Amazing Discounts at major retailers including Asda, Currys PC World, John Lewis and many more.

• Family Friendly Policies including enhanced maternity and paternity pay.

• Wellbeing Support including a free counselling, health checks and Employee Assistance Programme.

• Supporting your development focusing on career pathways and professional fees covered if required for role.

What we will need to check:
If you are successful, we will need to complete several pre-employment checks prior to you starting. These include.

• Proof of address.

• Evidence of right to work in the UK.

• References from previous employment or studies from the last 3 years.

• Pre-employment medical (level subject to role).

• Criminal Records self-declaration check, in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).
• Driving Licence (Desirable)
• DBS Check

Closing Date: 30th September 2024


We look forward to receiving your application. Please note that we reserve the right to close applications earlier than the stated deadline should we receive a sufficient number of qualified candidates. We encourage early submission to ensure your application is considered.


Keolis Amey Metrolink (KAM) is the largest light rail network in the UK. Growing and evolving since first opening in 1992. Metrolink have so far expanded to 103km of track, 99 stops and 147 trams, with a target of 52 million yearly passengers by the end of 2022.
We recognise and celebrate the diversity of our customers, communities and colleagues and strive for a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and society at large.
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