Job Title
Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Graduate Apprentice (x2)
Department
Regulatory Affairs
Location
Delta Park, Fareham (moving to the Vision Centre, Southampton in September 2026)
Working Hours
Monday – Friday, 8:30 to 4:30
Job Summary
As a Graduate Apprentice RA Specialist, you will work on rotation in the Regulatory team to support writing, and compiling regulatory technical documentation for obtaining approvals within market, with 20 % of your time spent in training with TOPRA as part of the apprenticeship program to obtain an MSc in Regulatory Affairs.
Responsibilities
* Preparing, compiling, and submitting regulatory documents for the registration of current and new products in assigned markets.
* Monitoring pending submissions to ensure timely approvals—communicating to management any identified delays that may impact business expectations.
* Working with in‑country representatives, contractors or performing independent research to determine regulatory requirements for product registrations and pertinent regulatory intelligence in responsible regions.
* Interacting with Regulatory Affairs personnel at regulatory agencies, consultants, contract manufacturers, and distributors to ensure requirements are understood and submissions are complete and accurate to avoid any potential delays in approval.
* Providing input to Regulatory Affairs Impact Documents (RAIDS) from local market perspective.
* Exhibiting professional behaviour with internal and external business associates that reflects positively on CooperVision.
* Acting as a resource to the regions on quality issues and propose changes to minimise risks and enhance quality, reliability, safety and productivity.
* Full commitment to the TOPRA apprenticeship programme for 30 months to obtain an MSc in Regulatory Affairs.
Apprenticeship
Program delivered in partnership with TOPRA, providing a Level 7 master’s‑level training. Apprentices spend 20 % of their time in regulatory training and 80 % on‑the‑job experience. The programme lasts 30 months and includes assessments to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and behaviours.
Travel
Optional occasional (5 %) local or international travel to CooperVision facilities, government agencies, customers, trade shows or training courses.
About You
We are looking for someone with:
* Ability to read and understand technical material.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Excellent organisation skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Computer literacy, with intermediate skill in Word, Excel, Outlook and some knowledge of relational database systems (e.g. Agile Project Management system).
* Ability to work effectively either alone or as part of a team. Managing time effectively and completing tasks on time with general supervision.
* Flexibility, with ability to self‑manage multiple priorities.
* Ability to work effectively in multinational/multicultural environments.
* Flexibility to work across the UK sites.
* Full, current driving licence.
Experience & Education
Required:
* Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or technical discipline.
* Evidence of English and Maths qualifications: GCSE at grade C or above, or Scottish Standard Grade Credit at level 2 or above, or Scottish Higher Level at grade C or above, or a pass for a functional skills level 2, or the equivalent.
* This is an entry‑level graduate position. Candidates must display CooperVision values (Dedicated, Innovative, Friendly, Partners, Do the Right Thing).
* Eligibility to work in the UK.
Benefits
Competitive compensation and a benefits package including 25 days holiday, pension scheme, healthcare cover, life assurance, access to the Wellness platform, a discounted contact lens scheme and more. Training and development opportunities are available.
Equal Opportunity
All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal consideration and opportunities from CooperVision.
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