Administration and Compliance Apprentice
Competum Ltd
Grimsby (DN31 2TB)
Closes in 11 days (Sunday 9 November 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 24 October 2025
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Summary
Competum Ltd a have a fantastic opportunity for a new apprentice to join our team at our Head Office in Grimsby. You will offer support with general administration, and will assist in collecting and storing compliance data using our internal systems. You will be mentored and supported, to grow into the role and reach your full potential.
- Wage
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£14,722.50 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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Starting at £7.55 per hour, with a salary review after the first 4 weeks of this apprenticeship.
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Normal working hours are 09.00 - 16.30, Monday to Friday.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 17 November 2025
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
Competum Ltd is a high-quality training provider, specialising in the delivery of training solutions for the UK construction industry.
As our new apprentice, your duties will be varied and interesting. You’ll receive on and off the job learning and development, which will allow you to grow into the role and progress within the company.
Your duties will include:
- All aspects of general administration
- Electronic data entry, using internal and external systems and ensuring evidence and compliance data is up to date and available to the management team
- Filing and storing data correctly, in line with GDPR
- Learning from a mentor, and shadowing our team
- Assisting with report writing
- Using Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Adobe software
- Minute taking
- Providing administrative assistance to our accounts team
- Monitoring, updating and ordering certificates
- Ensuring pool car records are accurate and up to date
- Greeting guests and visitors to our Head Office
- Helping to keep the office clean and tidy
- All other associated duties as required
Where you'll work
Competum Ltd BJB House
Estate Road 1
Grimsby
DN31 2TB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
TEC PARTNERSHIP
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
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What you'll learn
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.
Training schedule
All delivery for this apprenticeship will take place within your place of work. A dedicated Vocational Trainer will visit on average once every 4 weeks, to establish a personal learning and development plan, outlining a schedule of training activities and business objectives.
You will complete a mixture of on and off the job training, including workshops, face to face training and online sessions. You’ll also be supported by your colleagues at all times, and will have a full induction.
You will have a review every 8-12 weeks with your Line Manager and Trainer to discuss your progress.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C or above)
- Maths (grade 4/C or above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Friendly and Talkative
- Awareness of Confidentiality
Other requirements
If successful you will be working for Competum’s Head Office, located on Estate Road 1, on the outskirts of Grimsby. Please check the location and ensure you would be able to report for work on a daily basis.
About this employer
Competum Ltd is dedicated to strengthening the UK construction industry by providing high-quality training and qualifications. With over 20 years of experience, we deliver NVQs, short courses, and Skills Bootcamps that help individuals and businesses develop skills, gain recognised qualifications, and drive productivity. Working across Lincolnshire and the East Midlands, we partner with employers to close the skills gap and support workforce development. Our team values excellence, integrity, and innovation, creating a professional and supportive environment for both learners and staff. Joining Competum means contributing to a company that makes a real difference, helping people progress in their careers and ensuring the construction industry continues to thrive.
After this apprenticeship
This apprenticeship programme provides a fantastic opportunity for apprentices to build a strong foundation of on and off-the-job learning, that could lead to a permanent job role, and possible internal progression.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TEC PARTNERSHIP
Claire
myapprenticeship@grimsby.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000348256.
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Closes in 11 days (Sunday 9 November 2025 at 11:59pm)
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