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Governance officer (level 4)

Governance officers provide administrative and operational support.

Qualification level
4
Equivalent to higher national certificate (HNC).
Typical duration
18 months
Apprenticeship category
Business and administration
Maximum funding
£11,000
Maximum amount government will fund
for apprenticeship training.
Also known as
  • Governance administrator
  • Governance assistant
  • Governance associate
  • Governance officer
  • Secretariat assistant
  • Secretariat officer
Skills
Skills an apprentice will learn
  • 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.

Full information on Governance officer (level 4) is available from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.

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