This is a fantastic volunteer opportunity to help shape the strategic direction of a growing apprenticeship provider and improve outcomes for learners, employers and communities.
We are seeking individuals who bring a range of skills and experience from their professional, personal, and volunteer lives to provide independent strategic oversight of the management and operation of the organisation. The board of governors is designed to improve the quality of education and raise standards at Apprenticeship Connect in line with the overall business strategic plan.
We actively welcome and encourage applications from a range of backgrounds. We are committed to achieving a diverse board representation from the communities that serve in with respect of gender, ethnicity, religion, age, professional background, and all other aspects of diversity.
- The Board of Governors has been established since 2022 and currently has five members.
- Meetings are held every 8 weeks for one hour and are conducted online via Zoom on weekdays.
- This is a voluntary position with travel, catering and associated costs paid for by the organisation as required.
- Support and training will be provided by the leadership and management team at Apprenticeship Connect to implement goals and monitor performance.
This is an exciting opportunity to perform strategic leadership duties and:
- Undertake work to hold leaders to account
- Expand your professional network
- Develop your leadership skills
- Enhance your career and professional prospects
- Broaden your CV
- Apply your knowledge and expertise to make a difference in society
- Learn new knowledge and skills
- Develop high-level skills in relationship building
- Learn about the high-level working of an education institution
About Apprenticeship Connect
Apprenticeship Connect is an independent training provider of apprenticeships and are seeking governors to support the organisation’s mission to become a world-class provider of education through the development of a broad and rich curriculum, and an aspirational culture, reinforced by effective governance. Apprenticeship Connect has helped the careers of thousands of learners helping individuals to flourish, achieve and developed their unique talents. The appointment of new governors is designed to support the organisation’s next phase of strategic development.
Apprenticeship Connect is directly funded by the Department for Education and rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Who we are seeking
We are specifically interested in talking to potential governors with one or more of the following areas of experience and/or knowledge:
- Finance/audit
- Safeguarding
- Data and performance
- Education and quality improvement
- HR/People
- Employer engagement
- Digital/technology
- Apprenticeships
This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference to learners’ lives while contributing to the strategic development of a growing education provider.
Governor role information
Location: meetings are generally held remotely via video call, occasional in person meetings may be required in London.
Governors’ roles aren’t remunerated however travel, sustenance and training expenses are paid.
Register your interest by applying today!
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Job Type: Volunteer
Application question(s):
- Why are you interested in this opportunity?
- What experience do you have as a governor in an education setting? (If applicable)
- What experience do you have (if any) relating to apprenticeships? (If applicable)
Work Location: Remote
