Junior Compliance Administrator Apprenticeship
CLEARPOINT RECYCLING LTD
Harrogate (HG1 5BJ)
Closes in 30 days (Wednesday 15 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 15 September 2025
Contents
Summary
VQ are searching for a proactive Junior Compliance Administrator to support waste export operations. You’ll assist with waste shipment compliance (PIC notifications, documentation, data), help maintain ISO certifications and accreditations, and grow your knowledge of environmental compliance in a fast-paced, supportive team.
- Wage
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£18,000 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 16:30
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 3 November 2025
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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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
Key Responsibilities:
Waste Export Compliance:
- Assist with the preparation and tracking of PIC (Prior Informed Consent) notifications
- Maintain and update compliance records in CRM systems and relevant portals (e.g. IWS)
- Support reconciliation of data between internal records and external systems
ISO & Business Accreditations:
- Assist in maintaining documentation and records for ISO 9001 and ISO 14001compliance
- Help coordinate internal audits and ensure required evidence is kept up to date
- Track deadlines and ensure timely submissions for all certification-related tasks
- Maintain accurate filing systems for quality and environmental management documentation
General Administrative Support:
- Data entry, filing, and document control
- Supporting the wider compliance team as needed
Where you'll work
12 Haywra Street
Harrogate
HG1 5BJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
VQ SOLUTIONS LTD
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
- Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
- Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
- Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
- Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
- Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
- Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
- Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.
Training schedule
- You will work towards a Level 3 Business Admin Apprenticeship, delivered by VQ Solutions
- You will have a dedicated VQ Mentor and will also be supported internally by your manager
- During this apprenticeship, you will develop a portfolio, attend workshop sessions and have regular reviews
- The best part? All apprenticeship work will be completed during working hours
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Determination
About this employer
Clearpoint Recycling is a fast-growing waste brokerage and recycling company committed to sustainability and innovation. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service to our suppliers and clients across the UK and Europe. Our team-oriented culture fosters personal development, career growth, and a dynamic work environment. We are a people business, and we are on a journey to change the recycling industry for the better, and this is only possible through investment in people. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a transformative journey in the recycling industry.
After this apprenticeship
- The majority of our apprentices are offered full-time employment upon the successful completion of their apprenticeship
- Previous apprentices have progressed to be Operations Assistants, Team Leaders, Department Supervisors, and Department Assistant Managers
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
VQ SOLUTIONS LTD
Recruitment Team
recruitment@vqsolutions.co.uk
01423 740006
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000341478.
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Closes in 30 days (Wednesday 15 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
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