Business Compliance Apprentice - Level 4

About Autotrader

You’ve probably heard of Autotrader, but do you know what we’re all about?  

We’re the UK’s leading automotive marketplace and a heritage brand. We bring together vehicle buyers and sellers to give them real choices. Cars may be what we're best known for but we’re also the place for pretty much everything else on wheels, from e-bikes to caravans. 

In the automotive world, change is a constant, that’s why we take our job of untangling the complex car-buying journey very seriously. 
 
At our core, we’re all about people. We go our own way while embracing diversity and celebrating our differences. We dedicate ourselves to the idea that we work better together. 

Autotrader is a beautiful, surprising and vibrant place to work. We might not be for everyone, but we could be perfect for you. 

About the job

Our apprentices feel supported from the moment they join. Their mentor and our dedicated early careers team are always there for them. And our collaborative, people-first culture means that help and support just come naturally. It brings out the very best in them. It’ll bring the best out in you too.

Our Governance, Risk and Compliance team are looking for a Business Compliance Apprentice to join them.

You might think being a car enthusiast is a must for this role, but that’s not the case! As a Business Compliance Apprentice, you’ll learn how Autotrader follows important rules and why these matter. You’ll develop knowledge and skills to support the team with everyday tasks that help keep customers and Autotrader safe.

You’ll work with different teams, and stakeholders at all levels, to carry out compliance checks, review information, spot potential issues and keep records organised.

You’ll also help to investigate customer complaints, check marketing materials before they’re used, support updates to policies and procedures and provide general administrative support within the team.

With support from experienced colleagues, you’ll build confidence and an understanding of how compliance works in a real workplace. This role is ideal if you enjoy learning, like working with detail, and want to start a career where you help a business do things the right way.

Working in an ever-evolving business will bring many opportunities and challenges. You will learn to manage many queries simultaneously, often reactively, and communicate to provide solutions to stakeholders at all levels.

As a Business Compliance Apprentice, you will complete a Level 4 Regulatory Compliance Officer apprenticeship with an external training provider which typically lasts up to 21 months.

The start date for this role is Monday 7th September 2026.

Eligibility Criteria

• For this apprenticeship, you must not hold a qualification at level 4 or above in the same or similar subject
• You currently hold a Level 2/GCSE in English and Mathematics at grade 4 (C) or above or will be willing to study these whilst completing your apprenticeship (subject to an entry test)
• You cannot be enrolled in any other full-time education
• You must have the right to work in the England and be a resident here for 3 years before the apprenticeship start date. If you are currently on a visa, this must be valid for the full length of the apprenticeship
• A full list of current criteria can be found here (subject to change prior to the start date of this apprenticeship role)

What we're looking for

• Excellent attention to detail and a natural problem solver who enjoys getting to the bottom of things
• You take a careful approach to your work, follow rules, and understands the importance of being honest and responsible at work
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to gather and share complex information in a clear manner by phone, email and in person
• You’ll be naturally curious and ask questions to deepen your knowledge
• You will be approachable with the ability to build relationships, and be comfortable challenging and influencing stakeholders at all levels
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills that will help you remain calm when dealing with multiple tasks, both proactively and reactively
• Motivated and enthusiastic, happy to show initiative, work things out, and think creatively when challenges come up
• Comfortable in using, or learning to use, IT systems and software

Our apprenticeship roles require dedication and a love of learning. This is a permanent role, and the apprenticeship will support your learning and development. 

During our application process, you will be asked three questions to help us learn more about you and how you align with our values. These will be used as part of our selection criteria, to determine if we progress your application further so please take the time to personalise these to you, and the role you’re applying to.

Autotrader's Apprentice Academy

Our apprentice programme is designed to fast-track your career and develop your skills. Your journey starts with an Academy foundation alongside other apprentices, learning about our company, culture, products and customers.

You'll then focus on your specific role while working on practical projects as a cohort, with support from mentors, your dedicated line manager, the apprenticeship provider and our Early Careers team. For full details, visit our blog here. 

Benefits and more

We’re offering a salary of £25,000 plus an additional 10% of your salary awarded to you in shares each year. These awarded shares will become yours in yearly instalments over the next three years, and you can choose to either sell them or keep them as shares. 

You'll have 28 days holiday per year, and that's in addition to bank holidays and half day closures on Christmas and New Year's Eve.

That’s not all. You'll be enrolled in our pension scheme, where our standard contributions are 7% and employee contributions are 5%. We also have comprehensive private medical cover, enhanced family leave provisions, a car salary sacrifice scheme, share-save options, and much more. 

We always want to give you the support you need and help prioritise your wellbeing, that’s why we provide access to 24/7 online GP and dentist, as well as specialist support for assisted fertility, gender dysphoria, menopause, period care plans and lots more.  

On top of all that, our hybrid model, Connected Working, combines the best of both worlds – office and home working. You'll spend a minimum of 3 days a week in the office with your team, focused on collaboration and connection.

Additionally, we have our remote-first periods at set times during summer and winter. During these periods, you can work remotely anywhere in the UK and from certain locations abroad.