Protective Security Advisor Higher Apprenticeship - Leeds (Building Specialists)
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Company: WSP UK LIMITED
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Location: Leeds, LS1 4AP
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Competitive Salary
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Sector: Protective services
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Ref: NAS-2000029760
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Application Deadline Date: 30/05/2026
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Start Date: 07/09/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week. Exact working hours to be confirmed.
Brief Description
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives.
Training to be Provided
- Most delivery will be a combination of classroom-based and online learning, alongside on-the-job training. Studying a Higher Apprenticeship in Protective Security Advisor and gain a Level 4 qualification.
- You will be enroled onto a bespoke internal development programme to help you to attain the knowledge, skills and behaviours to successfully achieve your apprenticeship, and support your career
- You will have the support of your team, line manager, mentor and buddy as well as a dedicated early careers team
Future Prospects
- You will be enrolled onto a bespoke internal development programme to help you to attain the knowledge, skills and behaviours to successfully achieve your apprenticeship, and support your career
- You will have the support of your team, line manager, mentor and buddy as well as a dedicated early careers team
Vacancy Detail
WSP's security consulting team is a team driven by creativity, curiosity and technical excellence. We attract experienced security professionals and the brightest minds and support them to do their best work with collaborative, multidisciplinary teams.
We are trusted, impartial security advisers invested in our clients’ safety and security, and in making a positive impact on communities.
You will be joining our expanding Security Consulting Team as a protective security apprentice who will learn the role of a security consultant within the built environment.
The WSP Security Consulting team operates in multiple sectors within the UK and internationally. This role is to work within the project delivery teams supporting experienced team members on securing and protecting some of the most iconic buildings globally.
Core Functions:
- To learn and assist in designing, implementing, and maintaining physical security measures
- To support organisations in protecting premises, staff, and assets against theft, intrusion, and other physical threats
- To gain hands-on experience with security technologies and protective strategies under the guidance of experienced consultants
- To support experienced staff in daily tasks whilst completing structured training
- Learn and apply industry specific standards and policies
- To learn and use 2D and 3d drawing tools
- Attend training sessions as part of the apprenticeship programme
- Assist in evaluating buildings and facilities for vulnerabilities
- Help identify risks related to unauthorised access, theft, or sabotage
- Learn to design electronic security solutions such as Video
- Surveillance, access control systems, and alarms
- To learn how to draft security policies and procedures
- To learn how to provide basic guidance on safe access and visitor management policies and procedures
- Opportunities to obtain industry recognised qualifications
Other Information
Candidates must complete the application form in full, answering all specified questions. This is mandatory for all candidates, regardless of their background. Those who pass this initial stage are required to complete an online behavioural assessment. The application form and the behavioural assessment are essential parts of our recruitment process.