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From the employer's careers site First seen 26 Oct 2026

Regulatory Enforcement Trainee Programme

Salary

GBP 31,778 - 37,486 per year

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Description

The Regulatory Enforcement Trainee Programme is a development programme for individuals interested in a career in regulation. As a trainee, you will rotate across four teams, gaining a range of experiences and skills. You will support businesses in understanding and complying with regulations, assist with regulatory activities, and contribute to investigations and enforcement cases.

The programme includes a Level 4 Regulatory Compliance Officer apprenticeship, which is equivalent to the first year of a university degree. You will learn and develop the skills needed to be an effective regulator, including analytical skills, communication and influencing, team collaboration, and time and task management.

The programme offers a salary of £31,778 - £37,486 per year, and a range of benefits, including a Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%, learning and development tailored to your role, and flexible working options.

Responsibilities:

  • Support businesses to understand and comply with relevant regulations
  • Assist with regulatory activity by reviewing products, businesses, and information
  • Contribute to investigations and enforcement cases
  • Build effective working relationships with businesses, regulators, and partner organisations
  • Research, analyse, and interpret information from a variety of sources
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues across OPSS
  • Learn and develop the skills you need to be an effective regulator through the Apprenticeship and Continuing Professional Development

Person Specification:

  • Demonstrates a strong interest in developing a career within regulation
  • Able to use and understand complex information, including legislation and technical details
  • Comfortable speaking confidently and handling challenging conversations
  • Works effectively within a team, openly sharing knowledge and skills
  • Manages multiple priorities efficiently and meets tight deadlines
  • Follows procedures carefully yet can think creatively
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and adaptable to learning additional digital tools
  • Holds or is actively working towards a full driving license

Benefits:

  • Salary of £31,778 - £37,486 per year
  • Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
  • Learning and development tailored to your role
  • Flexible working options
  • Culture encouraging inclusion and diversity

Skills

Required

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://www.jobsgopublic.com/job/regulatory-enforcement-trainee-programme-102854

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