Regulation Compliance Officer Apprentice, Strategic Infrastructure

2026 Regulation Compliance Officer Higher Apprentice

Strategic Infrastructure, Warwick

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.

• 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 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.

This role is based in the Warwick office and offers flexible, hybrid working. Within the role you will support the delivery of one of our major infrastructure projects within SI, and therefore you will be required to live within a 45–60‑minute commutable distance of the following postcode: CV34 6DA
. You will be required to travel to our site locations, and annually you’re expected to travel more than 10,000 miles for business.

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

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

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

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.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any adjustments that you require.

• You can only apply for one Apprenticeship opportunity during this recruitment cycle.
• We recruit on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close our vacancies once we have enough applications.
• Assessment centres will be held between January and April 2026.
• National Grid’s Apprenticeship programme in the UK is open to all applicants who meet the eligibility criteria, including having a valid right to work in the UK. Sponsorship for employment under the UK points‑based immigration system is not offered, except in exceptional circumstances for specialist skills.
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