Apprentice Compliance Officer

ONLY SOCIAL CARE RECRUITMENT LTD

IPSWICH (IP3 9BF)

Closes in 30 days (Thursday 19 February 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 19 January 2026


Summary

To support our Compliance officer with the daily management of compliance - getting candidates registered, applying for references etc. This is an excellent opportunity for a smart, ambitious and self-motivated individual to join a friendly environment.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday- Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm Total hours per week: 37.5 hours a week

38 hours a week

Start date

Sunday 1 March 2026

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

Duties will include:

  • Using emails and the telephone to speak to new candidates about getting necessary documents sent over to us
  • Applying and chasing references from previous line managers
  • Liaising with consultants to provide list of outstanding documents
  • Signing off workers to start work

Where you'll work

BASEPOINT BUSINESS CENTRE
70-72
THE HAVENS
IPSWICH
IP3 9BF

Training

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

Training provider

W S TRAINING LTD.

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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade Level 4)
  • Maths (grade Level 4)

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Telephone Manner
  • Time Management

Other requirements

It is worth noting that the company will soon be moving into a larger office in the Town Centre which is in the process of being interior designed to a high spec.

About this employer

We have been operating for 8 years and are one of the fastest growing recruitment companies in our sector Our office has a games room where staff can play pool, darts or watch tv on a big screen. We celebrate our successes with meals out and have a night out bowling every month

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After this apprenticeship

  • We are a young company whereby anyone can progress within the company into having more responsibilities
  • The new person coming in will help relieve some of thae pressure on th compliance team as we grow as a business, we will need more members of staff in this department creating Team Leader roles

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

W S TRAINING LTD.

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000009423.

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Closes in 30 days (Thursday 19 February 2026 at 11:59pm)