Regulatory Compliance Apprentice (Animal Health)

North Yorkshire County Council; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Northallerton seeks a Regulatory Compliance Apprentice to support animal health initiatives. This role involves providing guidance to farmers, conducting audits, and working outdoors across various agricultural sites. Candidates should have a strong educational background and a commitment to animal welfare legislation. Competitive benefits package included.

Benefits

28 to 34 days of holiday (pro-rata)

Generous local government pension scheme

Fitness discounts at gyms

Lifestyle savings with discounts at retailers

Qualifications

• Ability to handle livestock and sample animal feed.
• Willingness to work outdoors year-round.
• Understanding of agencies such as DEFRA and APHA.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to farmers on animal health and welfare.
• Undertake audits at livestock premises.
• Respond to reports of non-compliance.

Skills

Knowledge of current animal health legislation

Strong investigative skills

Ability to manage conflict and complaints

Analytical skills

Education

A good standard of education including literacy and numeracy at level 2 or equivalent

Commitment to obtaining a level 4 Regulatory Compliance qualification

Job description

Overview

Salary: £24,796- £25,988 per annum

Grade: CD

Contract: Fixed Term: Two-year placement

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire

Do you have a passion for animal health and welfare?

Are you ready to play a vital role in protecting the farming industry and supporting its standards?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated apprentice to learn about and support the operational delivery of our Animal Health Trading Standards team across North Yorkshire.

Our Service

The Farming, Food and Health team within North Yorkshire Regulatory Services incorporates Environmental Health and Trading Standards functions. Its purpose is to protect and enhance the health, safety and wellbeing of residents and visitors to the County and to protect the interests of legitimate businesses. This is achieved by providing advice and guidance and, where necessary, by enforcing relevant legislation to deliver the Council’s statutory and non-statutory functions.

The Role

This is more than a regulatory role - it's a chance to make a meaningful impact in one of the UK's most diverse agricultural regions. As a Regulatory Compliance Apprentice within the Animal Health team, you will:

• Specialise in animal health and welfare legislation
• Provide guidance and support to farmers on animal health and welfare matters
• Undertake audits at livestock premises and critical control points
• Respond to reports of non-compliance, taking enforcement action, when necessary, in line with the NYC enforcement policy
• Respond to notifiable disease outbreaks, supporting containment efforts
• Collaborate with key partners such as Public Health and the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) to mitigate spread and protect the farming industry

What You Will Bring

To thrive in this role, you'll bring:

• A good standard of education including literacy and numeracy at level 2 or equivalent.
• Commitment to obtaining a level 4 Regulatory Compliance qualification, via an apprenticeship, which is equivalent to the first level in the Trading Standards Qualifications Framework.
• Proven ability to manage conflict and complaints, both informally and formally
• Knowledge of current animal health legislation
• Understanding of agencies such as DEFRA and APHA
• Strong investigative, analytical, and interpretive skills
• Willingness to work predominantly outdoors, year-round, across sites like farms, livestock markets, abattoirs and feed mills
• Ability to handle livestock, sample animal feed and fertilisers

Working for us

• When you join us, you are entitled to our outstanding benefits and wellbeing plan as part of your position. Our holiday entitlement starts at 28 days rising to 34 days (pro-rata) per year with continued service, plus public holidays.
• Pension: save for your retirement with our generous local government pension scheme.
• Fitness & Rewards: Fitness discounts with various Gyms across the county. Stay on top of your game and save £££.
• Lifestyle Savings: explore a huge range of discounts to help you save money across hundreds of the UK's favourite high-street and online retailers. Plus lots more...

Contact and Apply

If you are interested in learning more about our opportunity, please contact Andy Eccles on 01609 534 879 or [e-mail], or David Miller on 01609 534 810 or [e-mail] for an informal conversation.

Applying is easy, simply click on apply, register your details, remove your personal details from your CV and upload. For more details see attached Job Description.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Key dates:

Closing date: Thursday 2 October 2025

Interview date: Thursday 9 and Friday 10 October 2025

Key Documents:

Job description: Regulatory Compliance Apprentice Grade CD.docx

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