Governance Apprentice (CEO Office)

Channel 4; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in London is seeking a Governance Apprentice to support the CEO Office with administrative tasks related to Executive and Board meetings. Candidates must be 18+ and have GCSEs in Math and English at Grade C (4) or above. The role offers a starting salary of £26,742 and valuable experience in corporate governance.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Free Virtual GP access

Discounted Gym memberships

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Qualifications

• Proven verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain attention to detail.
• Strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Confirm GCSE Math & English Grade C (4) or above.
• Interest in learning about company structure and governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for organizing Executive and Board meetings.
• Set up meetings, including catering and tech support.
• Assist with events outside London when necessary.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Basic admin skills including Word and Excel

Understanding of Channel 4’s remit

Education

Grade C (4) or above in Maths & English GCSE

Job description

Vacancy Name

Governance Apprentice (CEO Office)

Vacancy No: VN2601

Location City: London

Location Country: United Kingdom

Job Title

Governance Apprentice (CEO office)

Reports to: Chief of Staff

Department: Corporate

Location: London

Number of roles: 1

Start: September 2026

Job Description

THE C4 APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME

If you are looking for an opportunity to gain work experience and a qualification, then an apprenticeship at Channel 4 might be for you.

Our Apprenticeships are full-time, with four days per week spent working in a C4 department and one day per week completing the formal learning parts of the apprenticeship. You'll spend 60% of your working week in your office base and 40% working from home.

The formal training provided will consist of workshops, tutorials, webinars, coaching and in some cases residential boot camps. You can read more about the qualification being offered for this apprenticeship below.

If you'd like some tips on writing your application before you apply, please watch our YouTube video, How to Write an Outstanding Application.

AM I ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?

• You must be 18 years old or over at the time the scheme starts to apply. There is no upper age limit.
• You’ll need to have a Grade C (4) or above in Maths & English GCSE
• You can’t have already completed the qualification being offered or similar at the same or higher level
• Our apprenticeships are aimed at school leavers and people who do not have a degree. If you have a degree, please visit the Channel 4 Jobs website

CHANNEL 4 BEHAVIOURS

Include

We’re Altogether Different so let’s give each other a bear hug, team up and trust each other to collaborate arm‑in‑arm. Don’t just listen: listen to understand.

Innovate

Don’t just rinse and repeat: don’t just go through the motions. Challenge positive and embrace change. Experiment & take smart risks.

Grow

Question everything and school yourself. Be generous with your knowledge with others and seek feedback from them. Be clear with your objectives.

Get it done

Make your time at Channel 4 count. Be a solution‑finder, not a finger‑pointer. Prioritise, decide and then act – always commercially.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The CEO Office sits at the centre of the organisation, as well as supporting the CEO, it provides a link between all departments and has direct responsibility for the administration of the Executive meetings (senior management) and the Board.

This role will report to the Chief of Staff working as part of the team responsible for Board administration (known as the Secretariat) and will work closely with the Assistant Corporation Secretary. There will also be links to the Head of Corporate Governance (and Corporation Secretary) who holds the formal governance responsibility for the Board and is based in the Legal department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide administrative support for organising of Executive and Board meetings (e.g. liaising with assistants, sending out calendar invitations and keeping records of attendance)
• Provide practical help in setting up the meetings (e.g. catering, room bookings, ensuring tech support is available and booking travel)
• Assist with setting up of events and meetings outside of London when necessary
• Meet and greet visitors and Board members and ensuring visitors are handled appropriately
• Maintain up to date contacts lists
• Assisting with keeping accurate records of meeting actions
• Managing accurate filing of documents
• Ad‑hoc support on annual tasks relating to Board (e.g. ensuring information about Board members is accurate on the company website and for our annual report)

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Verbal and written communication skills - Verbal - e.g. experience of dealing with customers or working as part of a team. Communication - e.g. writing emails, completing an application form or essay, or if you have a hobby that involves creative writing.
• Attention to detail - e.g. Cashing up on tills or proofreading coursework.
• Organisation skills and ability to prioritise tasks - e.g. Planning events whether personal or for professional purposes, as well as managing work life balance, for example working whilst doing coursework/exams.
• An understanding of and a passion for Channel 4’s remit
• Confirm you have Maths & English GCSE Grade C (4) or above
• Basic admin skills including Word, Excel and email
• To maintain a high level of accuracy in all aspects of the role
• Have an interest in learning about company structure and governance
• Behave professionally and be mindful of the confidential nature of all Board matters

QUALIFICATION OFFERED WITH THIS APPRENTICESHIP

Level 4 Governance Officer

LENGTH OF APPRENTICESHIP

18 Months

ALTERNATIVE APPLICATION FORMATS

We are committed to making the application process accessible. If you would like to discuss suggestions for alternative formats, or have any questions about the recruitment process in general, please contact us at [e-mail]

Take a look at our access page for more information, which you’ll find by clicking here. You can also watch our YouTube video, Demystifying Interview and Workplace adjustments.

RELOCATION

If you need to relocate in order to take up this opportunity, we can offer you support towards the financial costs of moving. This includes a contribution towards your deposit and first months’ rent, plus visits to your new city to look for accommodation.

Basic salary per annum starting from

£26,742.00

Application questions to complete

1. Referring to the essential criteria listed on the job description, (which are all skills and experiences we deem important to thrive as a C4 apprentice), please use examples to demonstrate how you meet these (feel free to draw on academic, personal and professional experiences). (500 words max)
2. Can you share with us why representation and inclusion matter to you, and why you think they are important? (300 words max)
3. Please share a list of your current qualifications, including those you expect to obtain before the January 2025 start of this apprenticeship. We require this information to ensure your eligibility for the apprenticeship you are applying for.
4. Tell us about a time you have had to use your problem‐solving skills (250 words max)
5. How do you prioritise tasks you have been assigned? (250 words max)
6. What is your favourite Channel 4 programme at the moment and why? (200 words max)

Benefits

• Private medical insurance
• Free Virtual GP access for employees
• Free Female Health hormone test each year
• Free Tastecard membership
• Financial guidance 1-2-1’s available each quarter
• Discounted Gym memberships
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Holiday Purchase

Hybrid working

From September 2023, C4 has operated a 60/40 working pattern, equating to three office days per week.

Having everyone in the office three days a week gives us more opportunity to build our high performing, inclusive culture; to collaborate and to learn and share with each other, as well as helping to coordinate a regular pattern of home and office working days. Employees then have the flexibility to decide where they spend the rest of the working week. All our offices are open five days a week.

Applications Close Date

02 Jan 2026

Equal Opportunities

Channel 4’s purpose is to create change through entertainment; by representing unheard voices, challenging with purpose and delivering content which reflects the diversity of different communities across the UK.

We are only able to deliver on this remit by having a workforce rich in diversity of thought, background and lived experience. As an employer we encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on disability, age, gender reassignment, gender expression, criminal history, length of time spent unemployed, marriage or civil partnership status, national origin, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Disability Confident Scheme: Channel 4 is a member of the Business Disability Forum (BDF) and has also maintained the highest level of the Department of Work and Pension’s Disability Confident scheme - Level 3: Leader. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, we aim to offer an interview to all candidates who have a neurodiverse condition, impairment or long‑term condition and who meet the essential criteria for an advertised job. If you wish your application to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, please select yes when completing the application questions. For more information, please visit the Disability Confident Campaign website.

For our roles and schemes that receive a high volume of applications it may not be possible to provide an interview to all applicants who meet the essential criteria and in this situation we can only select applications that best meet the skills needed for the role.

Care Leaver Friendly Employer: Channel 4 is a Care Leaver Friendly Employer. By signing the Care Leaver Friendly Employer Charter and adopting its principles, we are supporting an immensely talented yet often under‑served and under‑represented community of young people/ adults. We commit to offering an interview (and constructive feedback) to applicants who identify as care experienced and meet the essential criteria for the role as outlined on the job description. Applicants should indicate if they wish to apply under our Care Leaver Scheme by selecting the option on the application form.

Workplace Adjustments: We are committed to providing disabled applicants a level playing field when applying for a job and support whilst employed to perform to the best of their ability and develop their careers. If you have a neurodiverse condition, impairment or long‑term condition and require any adjustments, additional support or alternative arrangements during the recruitment and wish to discuss this confidentially, please let us know via the following e‑mail [e-mail]