Governance Officer Apprentice

Summary

As a Governance Officer Apprentice, you'll work towards a Level 4 Governance Officer apprenticeship standard which is accredited by the Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (CGIUKI). The apprenticeship is approx. 21 months and will give you an excellent grounding in the skills and knowledge required in governance.

Wage

£24,243 a year

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Training course

Governance officer (level 4)

Hours

Monday to Friday between 8:45am to 5:15pm.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year 9 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

Some of your key duties will include:

You'll work with our supportive and friendly team to complete all of the apprentice tasks, objectives and training which will enable you to:

Provide support to committees and key stakeholders by organising, preparing, attending and minuting meetings
Learn and develop your knowledge of governance, regulation and compliance to ensure good corporate governance practice
Maintain and renew insurances (such as cyber, employment and property liability insurance) for Novuna
Build relationships with different areas and teams across Novuna

Where you'll work

Novuna House
Thorpe Road
Staines-Upon-Thames
TW18 3HP

Training

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

College or training organisation

MBKB LTD

Your training course

Governance officer (level 4)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Interpret regulation, legislation and governance practices and advise and train stakeholders on its practical application.
Establish, maintain, and influence relationships with key stakeholders and team members.
Use IT systems to manage, share and store information in accordance with regulatory requirements and organisational policies and procedures.
Communicate complex information through a variety of media to enable key stakeholders to understand what is required.
Review instructions, following them to a conclusion through the execution of tasks.
Identify and use precedents adapted for specific circumstances such as resolutions, announcements, reports.
Produce work which is factually accurate and well presented for submission to the members of a decision-making governing body and for publication by the organisation.
Develop and maintain structure charts for the organisation.
Plan and prioritise their workload to meet deadlines.
Maintain and organise forward looking plans and calendars, keeping relevant stakeholders informed of upcoming events such as meetings, reporting timetables, compliance deadlines.
Gather, analyse, use, and share data to inform the decision-making process and make judgements on actions to take.
Identify problems and present potential solutions to stakeholders.
Respond to stakeholder questions and requests, knowing when to consult with others or escalate on matters of a more complex or sensitive nature.
Identify and implement improvements to support the governance of the organisation.
Interpret regulation, legislation and governance practices and advise and train stakeholders on its practical application.
Establish, maintain, and influence relationships with key stakeholders and team members.
Use IT systems to manage, share and store information in accordance with regulatory requirements and organisational policies and procedures.
Communicate complex information through a variety of media to enable key stakeholders to understand what is required.
Review instructions, following them to a conclusion through the execution of tasks.
Identify and use precedents adapted for specific circumstances such as resolutions, announcements, reports.
Produce work which is factually accurate and well presented for submission to the members of a decision-making governing body and for publication by the organisation.
Develop and maintain structure charts for the organisation.
Plan and prioritise their workload to meet deadlines.
Maintain and organise forward looking plans and calendars, keeping relevant stakeholders informed of upcoming events such as meetings, reporting timetables, compliance deadlines.
Gather, analyse, use, and share data to inform the decision-making process and make judgements on actions to take.
Identify problems and present potential solutions to stakeholders.
Respond to stakeholder questions and requests, knowing when to consult with others or escalate on matters of a more complex or sensitive nature.
Identify and implement improvements to support the governance of the organisation.

Your training plan

You'll have time fully dedicated to off-the-job learning and will be supported by your line manager, team and our training provider, who have a programme of formal training sessions.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 6)
Math (grade 6)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Team working

About this company

At Novuna, we care about building a better tomorrow. With a focus on sustainability, and a passion for phenomenal customer experiences, we provide consumers and businesses with the capital they need to realise their ambitions. We're proud to be a Top 50 Inclusive employer. We're a signatory of the Women in Finance and the Race at Work Charter and we're Disability Confident Committed. We're proud to be a Top 50 Inclusive employer, and we're number 11 in Glassdoor's Top 50 Employer list.

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Company benefits

Up to 15% bonus. 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays. Full wellbeing package including BUPA, digital GP service, 24/7 employee assistance, plus wellbeing events throughout the year. Up to 10% contributory pension.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Your apprenticeship will give a broad-based understanding of governance and is your stepping stone to becoming a fully qualified Governance Professional.

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