Cyber Security Apprentice Review

Natwest places a big focus on your studies and this is the main focus of your employment. I am on a Cyber Security first response team and I have been completing smaller tasks so that my main focus stays on learning.

Apart from the apprenticeship itself, Natwest provides various other resources for learning online and from other colleagues.

I really enjoy it. This is made possible by having a wonderful manager who is very understanding and kind and having a fantastic team who are always willing to help out if I need it. I have met a lot of people I can learn from and have access to various learning resources.

The apprenticeship provider QA has been a bit chaotic with the deadlines and short notices. However the material has been interesting and the tutors are very knowledgeable.

A lot. As mentioned previously, Natwest places a lot of importance on the learning aspect of the apprenticeship.

There are a lot of support services they provide.

It's too early for me to say definitively. However, I feel that the wide curriculum which has been outlined will be very useful.

Yes, there are various activities you can take part in. There is even a option to use a few of your working days a year for volunteering.

Yes

So far, I have had a great experience working for them. The company culture is very welcoming, colleagues are experienced and friendly, the environment to learn / work is the best I have experienced so far.

Be open and don't be afraid to voice your ideas. Make sure to be respectful and find out a bit about the company. There is a lot of information online about NatWest's values and initiatives.