Compliance & Sales Support Administrator | Education Recruitment (Temporary)

Principal are seeking a Compliance & Sales Support Administrator to support the business through a particularly busy period of growth.

This is a temporary, hourly-paid role, created to support peak activity across our Compliance and Sales functions. For the right person, there is a clear opportunity for longer-term or permanent employment as the business continues to scale.

About the Company

Principal is a recruitment agency specialising in the education sector, founded to do things differently.

In the same way that Uber uses technology to connect drivers and customers, Principal’s native app creates a direct connection between candidates and clients, 24/7/365.

The result is a more efficient, fairer, and less biased way of working. We believe this market-leading technology gives us a genuine edge in an industry where many agencies say and do the same thing.

The Role

This is a dynamic, varied role combining compliance administration, sales support, and front-of-house responsibilities.

While no two days are the same, as a rough guide the role will be split approximately as follows:

• 60% Compliance

• 30% Sales Support

• 10% Front of House

This role offers excellent exposure to the recruitment industry and provides a strong foundation for anyone looking to step into a career in recruitment, compliance, delivery, or sales.

Compliance – A Critical Part of the Business

As we work in education, safeguarding and compliance are absolutely critical. The candidates we place work with children and young people, which means accuracy, attention to detail, and process discipline are non-negotiable.

Errors in compliance can have serious consequences, so this role is suited to someone who understands the importance of getting things right. You will play a key part in keeping the business, our clients, and ultimately students safe.

Compliance checks include (but are not limited to):

• Right to Work checks

• DBS checks

• Qualification verification

• Declarations

• CV and reference checks

You will:

• Open and maintain candidate files

• Support candidates through the vetting and compliance process

• Chase outstanding documentation and references

• Ensure files are accurate, complete, and audit-ready

• Liaise with senior team members for final approval

You will be helping hundreds of candidates gain approval so they can access work via our platform.

Alongside compliance, you will support the sales and delivery teams by:

• Welcoming candidates and clients into the office

• Providing a warm, professional first impression

• Offering refreshments (teas, coffees, etc.)

• Maintaining the office and kitchen environment, including keeping communal areas tidy and removing used cups, glasses, and items throughout the day

• Meeting candidates and clients face-to-face as part of onboarding

• Conducting onboarding and support calls

• Writing and posting job adverts

• Vetting applications and supporting consultants with shortlisting

We are looking for the type of person who would rather pick up the phone than send an email — someone confident speaking to people, building rapport, and keeping things moving.

About You

We are looking for an exceptionally well-presented, punctual, and outgoing individual with excellent communication skills.

You will be:

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail

• A clear and confident written and verbal communicator

• Comfortable speaking with candidates, clients, and consultants

• Great at building relationships internally and externally

• Able to multitask and prioritise in a fast-paced environment

• A team player with a positive, can-do attitude

Experience in education recruitment or familiarity with Keeping Children Safe in Education is an advantage, but not essential.

Reporting & Development

You will report to the Operations Director, working closely with the Compliance and Sales teams.

Although this is a temporary role, it offers real responsibility, visibility across the business, and valuable experience. For the right person, this role provides a genuine pathway into long-term employment and a career in recruitment.

Team & Culture

Compliance is sometimes referred to as “sales prevention.” At Principal, we see it very differently.

Compliance, onboarding, and sales are all part of the same process — helping as many safe, compliant candidates as possible into work, efficiently and professionally.

We are a fun, fast-paced business driven to succeed. We work hard, support each other, and enjoy success together, with regular socials, events, and team lunches.

Location & Hours

This is an office-based role, working from our Central London office.

Hours offer some flexibility but will typically fall between 8:00am and 6:00pm.

Interested?

We receive a high volume of applications. To give yourself the best chance of success, we strongly encourage you to call the office and introduce yourself after applying.

Apply today, give us a call, or pop in and say hello. – Principal Education.