2026 Regulation Compliance Officer Higher Apprentice, Strategic Infrastructure, Warwick

National Grid; Radford Semele; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Radford Semele, UK, seeks a Regulation Compliance Officer Higher Apprentice to support essential compliance processes related to regulatory functions. This role involves learning about assurance, undertaking investigations, and developing project management skills. The position requires GCSEs including English and Maths, and offers a competitive starting salary of £31,310 with benefits like 26 days of annual leave and a pension scheme. The aim is to cultivate a diverse workforce dedicated to clean energy and regulatory compliance.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits including cycle to work

Permanent position upon apprenticeship completion

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of five GCSEs with grades 9 to 4 (A to C), including English and Maths.
• Predicted to achieve two A-Levels at grade C or above OR BTEC National Certificate.
• A driving licence is required by 31st May 2026.

Responsibilities

• Learning about essential compliance processes such as assurance and regulatory reporting.
• Undertaking risk assessments and compiling formal reports.
• Developing project management skills to support regulatory compliance processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Project management

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Education

Minimum 5 GCSEs including English and Maths

2 A-Levels at grade C or above or equivalent

Job description

The Regulation Compliance Officer Higher Apprentice role is based within our Strategic Infrastructure Team (SI), a new team that has been set up to deliver 17 new major projects in the UK, as well as other strategic projects to help us deliver on our net zero ambitions and help the UK Government meet its target of 50GW of renewable energy by 2030. Our aim is to help the UK switch to clean energy and make sure our electricity network is fit for the future; carrying more clean, secure energy from where it's generated to where you need it. As a Regulation Compliance Officer Higher Apprentice, you would play a crucial role in enabling us to do this.

Responsibilities

• Learning about essential compliance processes such as assurance and regulatory reporting.
• Undertaking risk assessments, carrying out investigations and compiling formal reports.
• Develop skills to investigate complaints and incidents and their ability to work effectively.
• Develop understanding of the benefits of promoting compliance.
• Learn how to use attention to detail and analytical skills to spot regulatory compliance risks and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop project management skills to lead and support projects to improve our regulatory compliance processes. We recruit on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close our vacancies once we have enough applications based on volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as early as possible to ensure you obtain the place you want in the application process.

Assessment centres will be held between January – April 2026. National Grid's Apprenticeship programme in the UK is open to all applicants who meet the eligibility criteria including an existing and valid right to work in the UK. As part of the application process this will need to be evidenced and verified before you can start the programme. Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points‑based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points‑based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin. Please be aware that it's your responsibility to explore avenues of working in the UK, as we’re not able to provide advice on this.

Qualifications

• You will have a minimum of five GCSEs with grades 9 to 4 (A to C), including English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Have or be predicted to achieve two A-Levels at grade C or above OR BTEC National Certificate OR Diploma Level 3 at Grade Merit or Distinction.
• A driving licence is required for this role so if you do not already have one you must have obtained one by 31st May 2026.

You don't need prior work experience; the determination and will to succeed is far more important as we will teach you everything you need to know. The role will provide you with a variety of skills including transferrable skills to support your career development within National Grid.

National Grid is at the heart of the energy future, and our people are at the heart of National Grid. We're 30,000 colleagues strong. In the UK, National Grid doesn't generate or sell energy – we join the dots to get energy from A to B. From making a cup of tea in the morning, to keeping the lights on in hospitals, our electricity network puts power in the hands of people. Without it, the world as we know it would grind to a halt. The world of energy is changing beyond recognition as we focus on building a cleaner, greener future. Working at National Grid, you won't just be touching the lives of almost everyone in the UK – you'll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.

At National Grid, it's our people that provide our true superpower. They drive and sustain our growth, their unique differences only making us stronger, so we pride ourselves on placing diversity, equity and inclusion at the heart of who we are and what we do and are committed to building a workforce of the future which represents the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office where and when needed. All our offers are based on the right to work in the UK, qualifications, the innovation from creating diverse teams and perspectives, as well as business need.

We are proud to offer a starting salary of £31,310 for this apprenticeship which will increase annually.

Benefits

• Upon successful completion of your 18-month apprenticeship you will achieve a nationally recognised accredited qualification, Level 4 Qualification in Regulatory Compliance Officer.
• 26 days annual leave + statutory holidays.
• Pension scheme and sharesave options.
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work, buy/sell holiday to name a few.
• Opportunity to enrol in our sharesave/share incentive plans.
• You’ll develop well‑rounded skills through practical experience.
• A permanent position upon successful completion of your Apprenticeship.