Compliance Administrator Apprentice

Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join a company with strong brands that puts both consumers and responsibility at the heart of the decision-making process. Bel could be the next destination for you, as we are currently exploring new apprenticeship candidates to join our fun & friendly team whilst working towards a Business Admin Level 3 qualification.

Wage

£16,000 a year

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 16 June 2025

Duration

1 year 5 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

This role will be based in the compliance team, and the candidate will be assisting with the administrative steps and customer enquiries that our business needs to take in order to stay compliant and transparent with our customers. Whilst this role will largely involve the UK teams, the candidate may occasionally need to assist our teams in Sweden.

Businesses need to comply with a broad spectrum of consumer protection legislation and best practice. Good ethics and fair consumer communication is the key to trust and practicing good transparency.

This occupation can be found in both the public and private sector; and offers a transferable skillset.

The candidate will be reporting to the UK Regulatory Affairs Manager and will be working as part of wider international team and will have an opportunity to learn about regulatory landscapes across Europe.

Initially this apprenticeship will be broken down into 3 phases. Each phase will be fully supported at each stage of the process.

Phase 1 – Learning the Business

Induction to Bel with UK and Group perspective
Induction on the structure of the business
Basic Food Safety & Compliance Training
Bel Mindset
Meeting the team, inductions with immediate team and key stakeholders in the wider business
Learning how to use our computer systems

Phase 2 – Learning the Role

Take on basic administrative duties and support functions within the team utilising the learned skills
Start to liaise between functions teams such as Sales, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain Team
Start to respond to external business enquiries
Attend internal meetings to gain a wider understanding of how the business works and our key objectives
Introduction to packaging data submission requirements, specification systems and voluntary reporting
Learn about import paperwork audits

Phase 3 – Doing The Job

Independently occasionally attend internal meetings and occasional external meetings
Basic minute taking
Packaging data submission requirements, updating specification systems and voluntary reporting
Ongoing basic administrative duties and support functions within the team utilising the learned skills
Responding to external and internal business enquiries
Assist co-ordinate projects
Assist with Import Audits
Occasional basic topic research
Data cleansing
The opportunity to join in with wider business projects

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the organisation which are relevant to your post within the company to meet the overall business objectives.

Where you’ll work

160 London Road
Floor 2 Suite 1
Sevenoaks
Kent
TN13 2JA

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Your training plan

The successful candidate will be enrolled on the Level 3 Business Administrator Standard, which is equivalent to 2 A Levels - delivered online.

As a business administration apprentice, you will complete the following qualifications as part of your apprenticeship:

Level 3 Business Administrator Standard Apprenticeship
Level 2 Functional Skills maths and English if equivalents are not already achieved
You will also develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to work within an office environment
This apprenticeship is delivered in the workplace and 20% of your working time will be dedicated towards training and learning new skills
You will be allocated a tutor who will provide you with personal support and assessment at pre-arranged times
Assessment is through a variety of methods including observations in the workplace, witness testimonies, product evidence and professional discussions
All evidence will be logged to your electronic portfolio

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

5 GCSE's including maths and English (grade 4/C or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Team working
Initiative
Willingness to learn

About this company

The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry, specialising in dairy, fruit, and plant-based products, and is one of the world leaders in branded cheeses. Its portfolio includes internationally recognized brands such as The Laughing Cow®, Kiri®, Babybel®, Boursin®, Nurishh® and GoGo squeeZ®. As an international company, our company signature, ‘For All, For Good’, reflects Bel’s commitment to healthier and responsible food for all. This mission mobilizes approx.12,700 employees every day in over 30 countries to build both a profitable & sustainable business model for the future.

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After this apprenticeship

Progression to a permanent position upon completion of the apprenticeship for the right person.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED

Katrina Clarke

katrina.clarke@cmsvoc.co.uk

01924 470477

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000314830.

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Closes in 18 days (Friday 16 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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