Cyber Security and Privacy Intern

Talan (part of the Talan Group) is an expert provider of professional services. Our vision and mission is to take positive action in a complex world for the future good of people and the environment and to enlighten and enable our clients’ transformation in an increasingly complex world.

We are purpose-driven, working across multiple sectors, tackling social and environmental challenges, improving and simplify the way markets work, harnessing the power of digital transformation and ensuring data is protected and used ethically. 

Talan provides a range of consultancy and outsourcing capabilities including programme management, market design and governance. We also have extensive and award-winning capabilities across cyber security, data privacy and digital transformation. We are Great Place to Work accredited.

The nature of what we do means we are very much a people business. The contribution every member of the team makes to our diverse range of experience, skills and personalities is valued. We invest heavily in learning and development to enable our people to develop skills and gain experience which will enhance career prospects for life. Many who started their careers with us have rapidly progressed to more senior positions.

No two days are the same, but we believe in a flexible approach to working which we know our employees value.

If you are interested in this role, please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter demonstrating evidence of how you meet the skills and experience requirements of the role.

The Role

Talan UK & Ireland is an expert provider of professional services, helping clients make the most of a world increasingly driven by data and technology.  Talan UK & Ireland has experienced significant growth in recent years, winning new contracts and seeing our role on existing ones extended.

We have an exciting opportunity in our Cyber & Privacy Team for a motivated and driven individual to support our work, which is focused on providing consultancy and outsourcing services to a range of clients. 

In this fast placed and dynamic professional services environment, you will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge of Cybersecurity, Data Privacy and Information Security, by working with a portfolio of clients, across a wide range of industry sectors. This experience will not only develop your professional and technical experience, but support you in developing your client delivery and stakeholder management skills enabling you to develop commercial knowledge about the profession, through first-hand experience of engaging with clients.

Responsibilities

• Support consultants to produce written reports and responses to help clients understand their Cybersecurity and Data Privacy responsibilities.
• Work with Talan UK & Ireland consultants to create and maintain documentation using Talan UK & Ireland’s templates and approach.
• Work with Talan UK & Ireland consultants to assist in carrying out security assessments for clients following Talan UK & Ireland’s approach.
• Researching news, emerging topics and debates and developing blogs for the monthly client newsletter.
• Collaborate across the Cyber and Privacy business unit by supporting Cyber, Threat Intelligence, Information Security and Data Protection teams.
• Create thought leadership materials around the Cyber & Privacy specialism with the support of Team members across Talan UK & Ireland. 

Anticipated start date: 3rd August 2026

Duration: 9 -12 months internship

Requirements

The ideal candidate for this role will have the following experience and skillset:

• Inquisitive – a thirst for information, with the ability to research an issue, get to the heart of the matter and distil the key facts.
• Deliver outputs – can produce high quality written outputs from detailed research pieces through to short social media posts – all done with an eye for detail.
• Understanding of the consultancy environment - comfortable working in a fast-paced consultancy environment.
• Organisational/project management skills – is well organised, delivers outputs to time and works well with other colleagues.
• Able to work flexibly and independently – willing to flex style to meet the needs of the team, as well as being able to work independently, using own initiative to drive outputs.

If you are interested in this role, please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter demonstrating evidence of how you meet the skills and experience requirements of the role.

Upon employment, employees should also have a sound awareness of the Company's Information, Quality, Environmental and Energy Management Systems.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion commitments

Our commitment to sustainable and inclusive growth. As a socially responsible leader, Talan continually invests in sustainable growth, addressing both social and environmental challenges. We achieve this while preserving our core values and ensuring operational excellence for our clients. This commitment to excellence extends across all aspects of our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.

For the past three years, through our 360° approach to social and environmental responsibility, we have been driving significant change and strengthening these principles within our corporate DNA. The solid foundations we've been building since 2021 are enabling our organisation to transform in a sustainable and positive manner.

Disability Inclusion

We recognise that the diversity of legislative and cultural frameworks for supporting individuals with disabilities requires the implementation of specific policies and a unique approach in each country where the Group operates. Talan is committed to strengthening its involvement in promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities by implementing dedicated support systems and raising awareness among our teams on these issues.

WHAT WE OFFER

25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Reward and recognition schemes

Flexible working

Private Bupa healthcare (subsidised)

Life Assurance (up to 4 times annual salary)

Matched pension contributions

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to work scheme

Buy and Sell annual leave

Reimbursement of eye test and up to £50 towards glasses or contacts

Corporate gym rates

Employee Assistance Programme

Summer and Christmas parties, along with monthly Social@77