Governance Officer Apprenticeship
Level 4 | Duration: 16 months
NEW course for individuals starting out in a governance role in public, private or third-sector organisations. Suitable for both existing employees changing roles and new recruits.
Governance Officers ensure that organisations operate legally, ethically and effectively by supporting decision-making processes, maintaining compliance records and managing key meetings and documentation.
Our apprentices are taught by real practitioners with both experience and enthusiasm. They combine coaching skills with the ability to hold their own in any setting.
Developing Governance Capability starts here
Presentation from Hannah Kowszun MSc introducing the level 4 specialist Governance Officer Apprenticeship – designed to recruit new talent/upskill your existing team, with built-in support and funding.
👥 Ideal for HR managers, Heads of Governance & senior leaders.
Who is this apprenticeship for?
Governance Officers ensure that organisations operate legally, ethically, and effectively by supporting decision-making processes, maintaining compliance records, and managing key meetings and documentation.
The apprenticeship is designed for entry-level, hybrid, or part-time roles — and for developing internal talent where experience may be limited.
By the end of the apprenticeship, the apprentice will be able to:
- Apply governance frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance and accountability.
- Prepare and maintain key documents such as board minutes, registers, and statutory filings.
- Support and coordinate meetings of governing bodies and follow up on agreed actions.
- Advise colleagues and stakeholders on governance and regulatory requirements.
- Communicate effectively and contribute to risk management, sustainability, and ethical decision-making.
Typical job titles include Governance Officer, Governance Associate, Governance Administrator, Secretariat Officer and Secretariat Assistant.
Completion of the apprenticeship provides professional recognition aligned with the Chartered Governance Institute at Foundation level.
Hear from our learners
This is such an amazing opportunity and I would like to thank you, my coaches, and my tutor for believing in me. JGA has been nothing but supportive and encouraging of my apprenticeship journey and I do feel that I have grown so much both professionally and personally.
The course
The training element of the course takes 12 months, followed by a 4 month assessment period.
The programme:
- Develops practical governance skills in live roles
- Supports board and committee effectiveness
- Strengthens compliance, risk management, and decision-making
- Is levy-funded or 95% government-funded
- Built to reflect real Governance Officer roles across local government, civil service, arm’s-length bodies and regulated organisations
The course has nine core modules, typically spilt into two half day sessions each, delivered online via Teams. There are also assessment preparation sessions and round tables. Regular mini-projects take newly learned knowledge and put it into practice in the workplace.
The assessment components are a project with report, presentation and questions and answers and a professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence.
Meet the team
The course has been developed by Hannah Kowszun (‘Koff-shun’). Hannah has considerable experience of governance, especially in the voluntary sector. She has worked with employers to create a brand new valuable training experience.
Richard Norris is the Skills Coach for this course. He has worked at senior levels in the public and third sector for nearly 40 years, in both executive and Board member roles.
Our clients include
The JGA Group is trusted to support training in high-accountability environments.
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