Compliance Apprentice

Introduction

The Compliance Apprentice will support the Compliance and QHSE functions in ensuring the organisation meets all internal policies, external standards, and regulatory requirements. This entry-level role is designed to develop knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed for a career in compliance, auditing, and quality management.

About the Employer

We are a global leader in packaging solutions for consumer and healthcare products. With industry-leading innovation capabilities, global scale and technical expertise, we help our customers grow and meet the needs of millions of consumers every day.

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities:

Compliance Support:

• Assist in maintaining and updating compliance documentation, policies, and procedures
• Support the monitoring of compliance with regulatory, legal, and company requirements
• Help ensure timely completion of mandatory training and compliance activities across the business
• Perform compliance checks and reviews as directed by line managers to determine whether established protocols are being followed and where improvements can be made

Auditing & Monitoring:

• Assist with internal audits under supervision, including planning, conducting, and reporting findings
• Support follow-up actions from audits, inspections, and non-conformities
• Help maintain audit schedules and evidence logs

Risk & Incident Management

• Support the compliance team in tracking risks, incidents, and corrective actions
• Assist with data collection, trend analysis, and reporting
• Undertake risk analysis to identify areas where risk can be mitigated to ensure that the organisation remains compliant

Documentation & Record Keeping:

• Maintain accurate and secure compliance records in line with audit and regulatory requirements
• Support version control and document issuing across the organisation
• Prepare information in the form of reports for stakeholders within agreed deadlines

Communication & Engagement:

• Assist with compliance-related communications, bulletins, toolbox talks, and awareness campaigns
• Liaise with departments to gather information, follow up on outstanding actions, and promote best practices

Learning & Development:

• Attend all required apprenticeship training sessions and complete assignments on time
• Proactively develop understanding of compliance frameworks such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, GDPR, BRCGS Packaging and industry-specific regulations

Training Outcome

• Practical experience across compliance, quality, auditing, and risk management
• Exposure to industry standards, legislation, and certification frameworks
• Opportunities for progression into Compliance Officer, QHSE roles, or specialist areas

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Administrative skills
• Team working

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - Grade 4(C)
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - Grade 4(C)

Course Information

Course: Compliance and risk officer (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Legal, finance and accounting

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 5.00pm and Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 7 Months

Training Provider: SKILLS EDGE TRAINING LTD