Protective security adviser

Help organisations protect people, places, information and systems from security threats

Working in protective security, you’ll help organisations understand and manage risks that could affect their people, buildings, information, technology and day-to-day operations. Protective security advisers can work across government, defence, policing, security, transport, critical national infrastructure, large businesses and organisations that need to protect sensitive assets. During the protective security adviser apprenticeship, you’ll learn how to assess risks and provide advice across areas such as physical security, personnel security, technical security and cyber security. In your day-to-day work, you may review security arrangements, gather information, support risk assessments, help develop security plans, advise colleagues or clients and recommend practical improvements. You’ll need to understand how different security risks connect and how to give clear, balanced advice that helps organisations make informed decisions. This role suits someone who is analytical, trustworthy, confident communicating with different people and interested in protecting organisations from current and emerging threats.

Duration: 21 months

Relevant school subjects: ICT, business studies, maths

Entry requirements for the protective security adviser apprenticeship: Depend on employer, but likely GCSEs or equivalent qualifications, including maths and English

Achievement upon completion: Level 4

Potential salary upon completion: £39,000 per annum