Apprentice Regulatory Compliance Officer (Commercial Regulation - Trading Standards) Bedford Borough Council
An opportunity has arisen at Bedford Borough Council within Regulatory Services. This is an exciting and challenging post that will allow you to experience a range of regulatory functions whilst supporting the delivery of work associated with Trading Standards.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 29 May 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£22,369.00
£22,369 - £24,054
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Working week
The role is a varied one which will involve working 9am-5pm hours, but include working outside of normal hours such as when undertaking UAS or test purchase operations, and as required to meet the needs of the service. Exact working days and hours TBC
Total hours per week: 37
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
15 Jul 2023
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Date posted
11 May 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Higher
Level 4 (Higher national Certificate) -
Reference number
VAC1000160180
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
- Through this role you will build a range of knowledge and skills, associated to Local Authority delivery of regulatory services and compliance activities
- Learning and building knowledge while working alongside, experienced Trading Standards professionals, and associated regulatory enforcement officers
- The service will also support you to complete the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education’s level 4 regulatory compliance officer apprenticeship
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
The level 4 Regulatory Compliance Officer Apprenticeship provides an access route to further Trading Standards professional qualifications, as well as other professional regulatory roles.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
This is an 18 month contract, so no definite career progressions within the Borough, the RCO apprentice does provide a pathway to a number of professional qualifications which I believe include Trading Standards, Environmental Health and licensing?
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent English Language (Grade Grade C / Level 4 or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade Grade C / Level 4 or above) Essential
NVQ or SVQ Level 2 or equivalent related subjects (Grade Pass or better) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
Bedford Borough Council

About disability confident
Address
Borough Hall
Cauldwell Street
Bedford
MK42 9AP
Contact
Paul Brennan
01234 228896
Training
Training provider
CSA (SERVICES) LTD
Apprenticeship standard
Regulatory compliance officer
Level 4 (Higher national Certificate)
Employer's Application Instructions
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 29 May 2023