JOB TITLE Regulatory Compliance Apprentice
POST NUMBER 014626
WEEKLY WORKING HOURS 37
SALARY RANGE £23,557 pa – pro rata for hours worked
TYPE OF CONTRACT Fixed Term Contract – 24 months
LOCATION Stevenage / Hybrid
ABOUT THE ROLE
Whilst studying you will be working within our Environmental Health and Licencing Team gaining an understanding of the key areas of work and supporting the Council in meeting the legislative requirements. Tasks will include:
- Assisting with inspections, investigations and audits
- Support with the gathering of evidence, preparing reports and taking enforcement action
- Maintaining accurate records
- Interpreting and applying relevant legislation
ABOUT THE COURSE
Your course details can be found on the attached Job Description and Person Specification
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will:
- Be educated to GSCE level or equivalent (including Maths and English)
- Have basic Microsoft Office skills
- Have good communication and organisational skills
- Have a genuine interest in public service, law enforcement or environmental health and licensing
- Ideally have previous work experience (paid or voluntary) in a customer-facing, regulatory or administrative role
OUR BENEFITS
• Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave.
• 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues
• Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans.
• Employee Discounts: via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC)
• Discounted Health and Fitness membership
• Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union.
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be made on online - please visit https://jobs.stevenage.gov.uk/StevenageBorough/Home
For an informal discussion about this role please contact:
Name Rory Cosgrove
Job Title Head of Environmental Health and Licensing
Phone Number 01438 242888
Email rory.cosgrove@stevenage.gov.uk
Name Julie Dwan
Job Title Licensing Manager
Phone Number 01438 242493
Email julie.dwan@stevenage.gov.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications: 6 August 2025
Interviews will be held week commencing: 11 August 2025
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteersand recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/equality-and-diversity
