Compliance Officer Apprenticeship - Newcastle – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

Jellyfish Energy are looking for a new Apprentice Compliance Officer. You will be studying toward your Level 4 Regulatory Compliance Officer Apprenticeship.

Wage

£22,000 a year

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Training course

Regulatory compliance officer (level 4)

Hours

Monday - Friday (09:00 - 17:00).

35 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 15 July 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

This role involves working with Babington to ensure regulatory adherence, conduct audits, and support risk management processes. Key outcomes include maintaining compliance standards and assisting in internal controls. Collaboration with legal, finance, and operational teams is essential for success.

A young person would thrive in our organisation because we offer a supportive, dynamic environment where growth and development are genuinely encouraged. You’ll join a growing company with fantastic plans for the future and clear, natural progression opportunities—making it an ideal place to build a long-term career.

We value our team and regularly host staff events and incentives to recognise hard work and foster a positive workplace culture. Plus, with free onsite parking and a welcoming, collaborative atmosphere, we make it easy and enjoyable to be part of the team. You'll be more than just an employee—you’ll be part of our journey.

Your role will include;

Monitoring Compliance: You’ll assist in tracking and ensuring that all internal policies and procedures comply with current regulations.
Documentation: Help prepare and review compliance reports, audit logs, and internal control documentation.
Risk Assessments: Participate in conducting risk assessments and maintaining records of findings.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with legal, finance, and operational teams to address compliance-related queries and support ongoing audits.
Adapting to Regulatory Changes: Continuously monitor and adapt to changes in regulations.

Where you'll work

Jellyfish Energy Ltd, Baird House, Scotswood Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 7DF

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED

Your training course

Regulatory compliance officer (level 4)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Plan and deliver compliance support services in line with business expectation
Carry out activities in line with their organisations regulatory outcomes - ensuring business prosperity and consumer/environmental protection
Work within the organisations policies and procedures and the law
Assess regulatory risks and use risk assessment to guide their activities and target resources
Gather, analyse, use and share data to inform risk assessment
Engage constructively with business and tailor their approach to businesses that they interact with
Take account of the provisions of statutory Codes in order to engage effectively with businesses
Plan their compliance support activities so as to deliver their responsibilities efficiently
Work as part of a team building and maintaining good working relationships with both business and regulator stakeholders
Make appropriate intervention choices to have the greatest impact on supporting compliance
Take a proportionate approach to intervention choice
Work effectively with other organisations
Prepare appropriately for checks on compliance
Conduct interventions in a proportionate manner
Be responsive to the circumstances encountered
Make informed assessments of compliance and risk
Follow-up on checks on compliance in an appropriate manner
Promote the importance of compliance, and their organisations role in supporting compliance
Provide information and guidance that is needed by businesses and/or those they regulate
Provide the tailored advice that is needed by businesses where appropriate
Communicate effectively with businesses that have failed to comply
Work with partner organisations to support proportionate, risk based responses to non- compliance
Conduct thorough investigations of non-compliance and allegations of non-compliance
Take actions to deal with non- compliance using a wide range of interventions including advice and guidance, formal letters and notices. Where necessary impose sanctions
Provide appropriate support for those adversely affected by non-compliance
Having sound judgement. This includes making decisions about the relevance, quality and accuracy of the information available and using and sharing it appropriately
Monitor and report on their activities and performance
Evaluate their activities in relation to their regulatory objectives and their organisations strategic priorities
Use IT systems to manage, share and store information in accordance with data protection requirements where appropriate
Use digital technologies to communicate with and support partner organisations and regulated entities
Use digital competencies to support the regulation of online markets

Your training plan

Founded in 1974, we've been delivering market-leading learning and talent solutions for over forty years. We’re privileged to help individuals unlock their potential and realise the value of their skills and talents. We help build meaningful careers that give individuals security, satisfaction, and purpose – and in turn help organisations and wider industry meet the challenges of a changeable operating environment.

On completion of this 18 month apprenticeship you will have gained yourRegulatory Compliance Officer (RCO) Level 4 Apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

Other in:

Maths (grade Pass (GC)
English (grade Pass (GC)

AS Level or equivalent in:

x3 (grade Pass)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

IT skills
Communication skills
Organisation skills
Team working

Other requirements

Working hours Please note that anyone under the age of 18 can only work a maximum of 40 hours per week. Any role which exceeds these hours should be amended accordingly, to fall in line with the legislation.

About this company

We are a fair and transparent energy supplier headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, with a growing presence through our satellite office in Edinburgh. As a forward-thinking company, we're actively expanding and excited about the opportunities ahead. At Jellyfish Energy we reward our customers based on the time they've been on supply. Upon renewal you will unlock exclusive products that are not available to anyone else.

After this apprenticeship

Possibility of a full time role after the completion of the apprenticeship.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000321518.

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Closes on Tuesday 8 July 2025

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