Regulatory Compliance Apprentice

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

Barking (IG11 7LU)

Closes in 13 days (Monday 17 August 2026)

Posted on 3 August 2026

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Summary

Develop practical regulatory compliance skills with LBBD through a Level 4 apprenticeship. Gain hands-on experience in housing enforcement, property licensing, food safety, environmental protection and community safety, combining office work, site visits and investigations while working towards a recognised qualification.

Wage

£27,008 a year

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Training course
Regulatory compliance officer (level 4)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, some evening and weekend work may be required.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 2026

Duration

1 year 9 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

  • Commitment to complete the apprenticeship programme, including workshop attendance, learning activities and assessments.
  • Undertake the Level 4 Regulatory Compliance Officer Apprenticeship through Babington, the approved training provider.
  • Shadow and support officers across environmental health and housing disciplines, including inspections, evidence gathering and compliance checks.
  • Take on appropriate reactive work as competence develops, including responding to complaints and service requests under supervision.
  • Support enforcement activity by gathering evidence, drafting notices, preparing case files, and attending court as a witness under supervision.
  • Analyse and interpret data to support decision‑making and case progression.
  • Engage with residents, landlords, agents and internal services to provide advice on legal requirements and good practice.
  • Contribute to project work aligned with apprenticeship learning and service priorities.
  • Maintain accurate records, case notes and information in line with GDPR and council policies.
  • Learn how risk assessments support safe practice and contribute to this process under guidance.

Where you'll work

Town Hall
1 Town Square
Barking
IG11 7LU

Training

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

Training provider

BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED

Training course

Regulatory compliance officer (level 4)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Work within legal and regulatory frameworks and the organisation's policies and procedures.
  • Make informed assessments of the risk of a business or individual’s non-compliance.
  • Use outcomes of risk assessment to guide decisions, activities and targeting of resources.
  • Make proportionate and risk-based intervention choices to ensure compliance is achieved.
  • Collect evidence and data related to non-compliance using available techniques, for example investigations, audits, inspections.
  • Take actions to deal with non-compliance using proportionate interventions.
  • Monitor progress made by businesses and individuals against assessed risks.
  • Assess products and services, including any associated internal controls to ensure they meet legal, regulatory and organisational requirements.
  • Use and analyse data, making decisions about the relevance, quality and accuracy to inform evidence-based and objective risk assessments.
  • Take a systematic approach to data curation and apply data quality controls to ensure the correct use of data-driven findings.
  • Identify patterns and trends in compliance issues.
  • Promote the importance of compliance and their organisation’s role in supporting compliance.
  • Build and maintain good working relationships with stakeholders and tailor their approach to the needs and circumstances of those they interact with.
  • Communicate with stakeholders including businesses, individuals and regulators.
  • Use digital technologies to manage, share and store information and to communicate with others.
  • Follow and apply equity, diversity and inclusion rules and procedures when making evidence-based decisions and interacting with stakeholders.
  • Use workload management techniques to plan, organise and prioritise own tasks and manage time effectively.
  • Work within legal and regulatory frameworks and the organisation's policies and procedures.
  • Make informed assessments of the risk of a business or individual’s non-compliance.
  • Use outcomes of risk assessment to guide decisions, activities and targeting of resources.
  • Make proportionate and risk-based intervention choices to ensure compliance is achieved.
  • Collect evidence and data related to non-compliance using available techniques, for example investigations, audits, inspections.
  • Take actions to deal with non-compliance using proportionate interventions.
  • Monitor progress made by businesses and individuals against assessed risks.
  • Assess products and services, including any associated internal controls to ensure they meet legal, regulatory and organisational requirements.
  • Use and analyse data, making decisions about the relevance, quality and accuracy to inform evidence-based and objective risk assessments.
  • Take a systematic approach to data curation and apply data quality controls to ensure the correct use of data-driven findings.
  • Identify patterns and trends in compliance issues.
  • Promote the importance of compliance and their organisation’s role in supporting compliance.
  • Build and maintain good working relationships with stakeholders and tailor their approach to the needs and circumstances of those they interact with.
  • Communicate with stakeholders including businesses, individuals and regulators.
  • Use digital technologies to manage, share and store information and to communicate with others.
  • Follow and apply equity, diversity and inclusion rules and procedures when making evidence-based decisions and interacting with stakeholders.
  • Use workload management techniques to plan, organise and prioritise own tasks and manage time effectively.

Training schedule

Training will take place through a blend of workplace learning and off-the-job training delivered by Babington. The apprentice will be based primarily at London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, with structured learning delivered through Babington's blended learning model. Training will be undertaken regularly throughout the programme, including dedicated study time, online learning, workshops and one-to-one support, alongside practical workplace experience. The apprenticeship is expected to last approximately 18- months, including end-point assessment.

More training information

Training will be delivered by Babington, an apprenticeship training provider with experience supporting learners across regulatory and compliance roles. Delivery is through a blended learning model, combining online learning, structured workshops, regular coaching sessions and workplace-based assessment. The apprentice will receive dedicated study time and ongoing support from both Babington and LBBD throughout the programme.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade A - C / 4 - 9)
  • Maths (grade A - C / 4 - 9)

Evidence of prior study at advance level in:

Evidence of prior study at advance level (grade Pass)

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

  • This post requires an enhanced DBS check.
  • Willingness to work outdoors and in various settings (e.g., domestic properties, commercial premises).
  • Ability to travel within the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham.

About this employer

Barking and Dagenham is a borough that’s changing for the better. Over the past few years, we’ve been working hard to transform how we deliver services and support our community. We’re proud of our diverse and vibrant population, and we’re committed to building a borough where everyone feels respected, included, and empowered.

We have a laser focus on delivering for our residents – whether it’s tackling the inequalities people face or, quite simply, delivering the best services every day.

We’re creating the conditions and opportunities for people to thrive here –to make Barking and Dagenham a place people are proud of and where they want to live, work, study and stay. Ultimately, we want everyone in Barking and Dagenham to have a good quality of life and to feel like they want to put down roots, raise their family, be part of the community and get involved.

As an Investors in People Gold Award employer, we’re serious about supporting our staff. From flexible working, professional training and career development to wellbeing initiatives, we want our people to feel valued and supported in everything they do.

Our values, known as DRIVE, shape how we work:

  • Deliver our best every day – and do what we promise
  • Respond in a prompt, positive way to our community’s needs
  • Inspire others with our attitudes and actions
  • Value people for who they are and what they can do
  • Engage with others to improve our resilience and flexibility

 

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

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Company benefits

  • Local government pension scheme
  • Access to employee assistance programme for wellbeing support
  • A range of discounts are available through our employee 'Perk Box' programme

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Successful completion of the Level 4 Regulatory Compliance Officer apprenticeship may lead to career opportunities within regulatory enforcement services. Progression into a permanent role with the council may be possible, subject to individual performance during the apprenticeship and the availability of suitable vacancies.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000046068.

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Closes in 13 days (Monday 17 August 2026)

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