Governance Officer Apprenticeship at United Westminster and Grey Coat Foundation

Assist in the preparation and distribution of agendas, papers, and minutes for governing body, trust board, and committee meetings Attend governance meetings (virtually or in person) to take minutes and support meeting logistics Maintain records of attendance, declarations of interest, and statutory documentation Support the annual cycle of meetings, reviews, and compliance checks Help monitor statutory and regulatory compliance, ensuring records and policies are up to date across the trust/school network Assist in the administration of the policy review schedule and help circulate updated policies as required Support in compiling governance reports and returns to the Department for Education, Companies House, and the Charity Commission Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of trustees, governors, and members Help with onboarding new trustees/governors, including DBS checks, induction packs, and training coordination Track and record mandatory training, declarations, and conflict of interest disclosures Act as a first point of contact for governance-related queries from school staff, governors, and external stakeholders Responding to emails and using the phone Support internal communication relating to governance updates and developments Managed diary and organised ad hoc meetings Supporting team members as necessary Undertake a Level 4 governance-related apprenticeship qualification Participate in internal training and learning opportunities, including shadowing experienced governance professionals Keep up to date with relevant changes in education policy, academy trust governance, and charity law

Training:
The successful candidate will obtain a Level 4 Governance Officer Apprenticeship standard qualification

Training Outcome:
Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

Employer Description:
Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers. If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice. As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.00pm with a 30-minute lunch break

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative,Reliable,Flexible,Hard working,Professional,Mature