Assurance Officer - Apprenticeship Level

Radius; Crewe; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Radius is hiring an apprenticeship-level Assurance Officer to join their Risk & Compliance team in Crewe. This role offers full-time employment with structured support for Internal Audit Practitioner training, focusing on audit processes and compliance. Ideal for motivated individuals seeking to develop their skills in a supportive environment, the position provides opportunities for growth and potential international travel.

Benefits

Pension

Life assurance

Electric Vehicle scheme

Employee assistance programme

Wellness and healthcare assistance via 'Help@Hand' by Unum

Cycle to work scheme

Free breakfast daily in the office

Qualifications

• No prior work experience required; passionate about learning and problem-solving.
• Strong numeracy, analytical, and IT skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, executing, and reporting on assurance reviews.
• Support data protection and information security activities.
• Receive structured on-the-job training as part of the apprenticeship.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Interest in technology

Education

A-levels or equivalent

Job description

• Full-time
• Department: Legal & Compliance

Company Description

We’ve been helping businesses grow for 35 years. It’s a journey we know well. When Radius started in 1990, we ran a successful SME fuel business in North West England. Today we are a global business services company running in 19 countries across five continents.

Our mission is to help companies of all sizes adapt to market changes and take advantage of the opportunities they bring.

We are differentiated through our ability to provide fleet and connectivity related products and services in a one-stop shop solution to SMEs, as well as tailored solutions to enterprise level businesses.

Job Description

We are looking for an apprenticeship-level Assurance Officer to join our Risk & Compliance team.

If you're a bright, forward-thinking individual looking for an alternative to university, enjoy working with technology and structured processes, and are excited by the possibility of international travel, this could be the role for you

You’ll join us as a full time employee, with full support to take part in an Internal Audit Practitioner (level 4) course as part of a structured training programme.

This role is part of the Radius Global Risk & Compliance function and will focus on ensuring that business processes, controls, and policies operate effectively. As an Assurance Officer, you will support the Assurance Manager in delivering assurance reviews across the Radius Group.

Whilst in the role, we’ll help you to develop the core skills required for internal auditing, risk management, and compliance, contributing to key projects in Risk Management, Compliance, Data Protection, and Information Security.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is ambitious, highly organised, and eager to gain experience in audit and risk.

We would love to welcome you to our Radius Campus head office in Crewe, working hours of Monday-Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm.

Your responsibilities day to day will be…

Assurance & Audit Support

• Assist in planning, executing, and reporting on assurance reviews across different business areas.
• Work closely with the Assurance Manager to identify risks and improve internal processes.
• Review and test internal controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. international standards and business policies.
• Maintain and update audit and risk documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Compliance & Risk Support

• Support the Risk & Compliance team with data protection and information security activities.
• Assist in reviewing compliance policies and procedures to ensure they align with industry standards.
• Work on compliance monitoring tasks, helping to identify potential issues and recommending improvements.
• Engage with different departments across the Group to support their compliance efforts.

Training & Development

• Receive structured on-the-job training as part of an apprenticeship programme in Internal Audit (IIA)(Level 4)).
• Gain experience across multiple industries and business areas.
• Work on real-world business challenges, applying learned knowledge to solve problems.
• Develop key skills such as problem-solving, analysis, stakeholder management, report writing, and presentation.

Opportunities for Growth

• Exposure to multiple business sectors, providing a broad and varied learning experience.
• Opportunity for international travel, supporting reviews in different regions.
• Potential for full-time progression into a permanent role within Audit, Compliance, or Information Security.
• A recognised qualification that can provide valuable long-term career opportunities.

Qualifications

We are looking for a motivated and curious individual with:

• An interest in technology, audit, risk, or compliance.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• An eye for detail – you enjoy spotting patterns, inconsistencies, and potential risks.
• Good communication skills – confident in speaking to different teams and writing reports.
• A problem-solving mindset – someone who enjoys working through challenges.
• An interest in learning – open to developing new skills and growing within the business.
• A keen interest in digital systems, processes, and how businesses operate.

Qualifications Required:

• Minimum A-levels (or equivalent).
• Strong numeracy, analytical, and IT skills.
• No prior work experience required—just a passion for learning and problem-solving!

Additional Information

Your impact on Radius will be rewarded with the opportunity to develop and progress your career in many directions.

You’ll also have access to our competitive reward and benefits package, which includes:

• Pension
• Life assurance
• Electric Vehicle scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Wellness and healthcare assistance via ‘Help@Hand’ by Unum
• Cycle to workscheme
• Free breakfast daily in the office

And of course, you will be part of a modern purpose-built space in Crewe that will provide you with an outstanding working environment complete with onsite gym, café, games areas, and more!

If you feel we are a good match for each other, you can apply online now!

If you’d like to understand more about the role or life at Radius before applying, then please contact our talent team [e-mail] .

Radius is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to welcome people regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation or socioeconomic background.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage of the process, please let us know, and we will do our best to support you

We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.

Note to recruitment agencies:

We do not accept speculative recruitment agency CVs or profiles. Any unsolicited CV received by Radius will be treated as a gift and not eligible for an agency fee.

PSL agencies should only send CVs via our Applicant Tracking System, when approved to do so by the Radius Talent Team.