Apprentice Commercial Development Consultant - Workplace Safety

Job description

• Do you have the ability to achieve a degree but decided that university wasn't for you?
• Do you still want to keep your learning going and gain a Level 4 Apprenticeship qualification?
• What would you gain from joining Assurity Consulting as an Apprentice Consultant?
• Are you looking for an Apprentice role with a supportive company that has longevity?

The role

As an Apprentice Commercial Development Consultant, youll step into a dynamic, customer-focused role where no two days are the same. This is an exciting opportunity to build a strong foundation in commercial and technical expertise while gaining hands-on experience in delivering water quality assessments to our customers.

Throughout your apprenticeship, youll develop a broad range of highly transferable business skills, supported by a recognised Level 4 Sales Executive qualification. With continuous learning, real-world exposure, and expert guidance, youll grow the confidence, knowledge, and capability needed to deliver exceptional service and ultimately progress into a fully qualified Consultant.

Our consultants are at the heart of what we do - trusted advisors and the key point of contact for our customers. Over the course of your two-year journey, you will:

• Represent the business with professionalism, building strong and trusted relationships with customers;
• Approach every interaction with energy and enthusiasm, thriving on meeting new people and tackling fresh challenges; and
• Develop resilience and adaptability, confidently navigating the fast-paced demands of a customer-facing role, including managing urgent and sometimes competing priorities.

This is more than just an apprenticeship; its the start of a rewarding career where youll make a real impact while continuously growing and developing.

Required skills

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with customers. We are looking for someone enthusiastic and self-motivated who wants to build rapport with our customers.
• A good level of written and spoken English, as the role requires writing reports in plain English and undertaking basic data manipulations to interpret test results
• The ability to effectively and efficiently organise and prioritise your work.

Qualifications required

• GCSE grades 4-9 (grade A-C) in English and Maths (or equivalent level 2 qualifications); and
• At least three A Levels at grades A to C (or equivalent level 3 qualifications).

Experience needed for the role

You dont need specific work experience to join us as an Apprentice Consultant, what matters most is your attitude, curiosity, and willingness to learn.

Whether youve had a part-time job, holiday work, or taken part in extracurricular activities, these experiences can demonstrate valuable qualities such as reliability, strong timekeeping, commitment, and a desire to grow. Every experience counts and can help shape your success in this role.

You may already have developed transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, or problem-solving, that will support you in building relationships with customers and delivering great service from day one.

Above all, were looking for people with potential, drive, and a positive mindset- well give you the tools, support, and training to help you thrive.

Additional information

• Location: The office based in Horsham, West Sussex (this is partly a field-based role).
• A full training programme will be provided, and you will have an assigned mentor to support you.
• This is not a 9-to-5 role; travel arrangements may require some early starts and some late finishes.
• Work requirements will also sometimes require you to stay away from home in a hotel.
• You should be able to get to work at our Horsham office either by public transport or by car. If you dont yet hold a full UK licence, we need you to be willing to learn to drive during the first year of your employment with us so that we can help you on your way to successfully make the transition from an Apprentice to a fully-fledged Consultant!

Benefits

• Up to 36 days holiday
• Pension 5%
• Commission
• Healthcare
• Life Assurance
• Profit Share
• Laptop and mobile phone

About Assurity Consulting

Assurity Consulting is the UKs leading independent consultancy in health, safety and environmental solutions, but what does that really mean? In simple terms, we help businesses stay safe, compliant, and confident by giving clear, honest (and unbiased!) advice.

Were a friendly and supportive team who genuinely enjoy what we do. With around 90 people in the business, were big enough to make an impact but small enough that everyone knows each other, so youll never feel like just a number. Expect a welcoming atmosphere, lots of support, and a great office vibe.

Were also big believers in work-life balance and flexibility, because doing your best work shouldnt come at the expense of everything else.

If youre looking for a role where you can learn, grow, and be part of a team thats got your back, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Ready to get started? Apply now with your CV and covering letter, wed love to hear from you!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Horsham

Type of Contract

Temporary full-time jobs

Salary indication

£18,000 Per Month

Published at

03-08-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English