Referencing Administrator Apprentice (Recruitment)

TANGO CHECK LTD

Buckinghamshire (MK14 6GD)

Closes in 17 days (Sunday 7 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 20 August 2025

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Summary

Join us as a Referencing Administrator Apprentice. Support candidate checks, request and verify references, liaise with employers, and ensure compliance for top clients. Build skills in communication, organisation and HR. Begin your HR career with us today.

Wage

£17,500 a year

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Annual Wage

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Mon - Fri (Mon -Thurs 8:30am - 5:00pm, Fri 8:30am - 4:00pm).

36 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 15 September 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

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

You'll be at the heart of ensuring our clients receive accurate, timely, and professional checks. Your duties may include, but are not limited to kick-starting screening requests, requesting references, document collection and verification, compliance checks, reference validation, referee engagement, candidate relationship building, client communication, system updates, document management, data accuracy and transfer and ID/Address verification.

Where you'll work

Unit 627
Milton Keynes Business Centre
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK14 6GD

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE

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

Training to be provided in line with a Level 3 Business Admin Apprenticeship by Milton Keynes College.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Maths (grade 9-4)
  • English (grade 9-4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication
  • Organisation
  • Accuracy
  • Attention to detail
  • Data entry
  • Document handling
  • Customer service
  • Time management
  • Relationship building
  • Phone etiquette
  • IT skills
  • Problem solving
  • Multi-tasking
  • Compliance awareness
  • Teamwork

Other requirements

If successful, you'll need to pass a full referencing check and a Basic DBS Disclosure. It is also considered an advantage to have a driving licence as you will need to commute to the office.

About this employer

Tango Check Ltd. is an ambitious company providing pre-employment screening services to a growing portfolio of clients in the financial services, security, and aviation sectors. Based in Milton Keynes we work closely with HR teams and recruitment agencies across the UK and internationally to ensure that their vetting requirements are met quickly, accurately, and professionally. The company is currently on a strong growth trajectory which means we need people who are ready to grow with us—motivated, fast learners who are ready to rollup their sleeves and help shape the future of our business.

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After this apprenticeship

This apprenticeship is just the beginning! Successful apprentices may be offered a permanent role within the team, with opportunities to grow and take on more responsibility. As you develop your skills and confidence, there’s potential for promotion into a more senior role. We’re committed to supporting your career journey every step of the way.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000337769.

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Closes in 17 days (Sunday 7 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

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