Compliance and Sales Administrator Apprentice
CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD
Dartford (DA1 5BU)
Closes in 14 days (Friday 27 February 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 10 February 2026
Contents
Summary
We’re looking for a motivated Compliance and Sales Administrator Apprentice to join our fast-growing business. You’ll support our team with admin tasks, ensuring smooth operations. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in compliance and sales admin within a rapidly expanding recruitment company.
- Wage
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£13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday, 9.00am - 5.30pm and Friday, 9.00am - 4.30pm.
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 2 March 2026
- Duration
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1 year
- 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
Compliance Support:
- Assist in ensuring the business complies with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards
- Maintain up-to-date records of compliance documentation, policies, and procedures
- Chase candidates for required compliance documents, such as references, DBS checks, proof of qualifications, National Insurance number, identification documents, and Right to Work verification
- Assist in preparing reports for audits and compliance checks.
- Monitor compliance status and keep the in-house database up to date
Sales Support:
- Take direction from Sales Consultants and provide administrative support to the sales team
- Format CVs and other candidate documents as needed
- Enter candidate and client information into the portal system
- Submit candidates to relevant job orders and maintain accurate records
Administrative Tasks:
- Maintain accurate digital and physical filing systems for compliance and sales documents
- Assist in data entry and database management to ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and integrity of all information
Team Collaboration:
- Work closely with the sales and compliance teams to ensure effective communication and smooth operations
- Support the development and implementation of new processes to improve efficiency across both compliance and sales departments
This role will give you a well-rounded experience, allowing you to contribute directly to both compliance and sales operations, while gaining valuable insights into the recruitment industry.
Where you'll work
1 Sandpit Road
Dartford
DA1 5BU
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
DAVIDSON TRAINING UK LIMITED
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
- Full training will be given, leading to a recognised Level 3 Buisness Administrator Apprenticeship Standard qualification
- Learning and developing the skills, knowledge, and behaviours required to become a competent Compliance Administrator through a Level 3 apprenticeship
- This will take place entirely in the workplace, with no need for day release
- You will be assigned a dedicated Trainer from Davidson Training UK Ltd, who run the Apprenticeship programme
- They will conduct one-on-one tutoring sessions and create a customised training plan based on your areas of strength and growth
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4-9 (A* - C))
- Maths (grade 4-9 (A* - C))
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
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Excellent time management
- Be able to multi-task
Other requirements
Although this is an entry-level role, we are looking for candidates with strong communication and interpersonal skills, excellent organisation and time management, good attention to detail, and the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks.
About this employer
CRA RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD is a leading recruitment agency specialising in Local and Central Government services. We are dedicated to connecting top talent with the best opportunities in the councils and government sectors.
After this apprenticeship
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DAVIDSON TRAINING UK LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000014500.
Apply now
Closes in 14 days (Friday 27 February 2026 at 11:59pm)