Governance & Assurance Apprentice

Gloucester City Homes; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local housing provider is looking for a Governance & Assurance Apprentice to support governance practices and assurance activities. The role requires excellent organizational and communication skills, along with a proactive attitude. Candidates should have GCSEs in English and Maths and may benefit from additional qualifications. This apprenticeship offers structured training and the chance to develop skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Structured apprenticeship programme

Skill development opportunities

Friendly working environment

Meaningful impact

Qualifications

• Minimum of GCSEs (A–C / 4-9) in English and Maths.
• A-Levels or equivalent qualifications desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Governance & Assurance Team.
• Coordinate Board and Committee meetings.
• Support the delivery of the internal audit programme.
• Manage data for insurance claims and requests.
• Assist with policy updates.
• Maintain the Compliance Dashboard.
• Provide support to the Chief Executive.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

A-Levels or equivalent

Job description

Fixed-term Apprenticeship 20 months (Full-time)

Hybrid working with occasional visits to the office.

About Gloucester City Homes

At Gloucester City Homes (GCH), we are dedicated to providing quality housing and exceptional services to our customers and communities. As a progressive, forward-thinking housing provider, we pride ourselves on our values-driven culture, collaboration, and commitment to continuous improvement.

About The Role

As a Governance & Assurance Apprentice, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of our governance framework and assurance activities. Working alongside the Governance & Assurance Lead, you will help ensure that our organisation maintains strong governance practices, transparency, and accountability.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is proactive, well-organised, and eager to learn about corporate governance and risk management in a dynamic not-for-profit environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Governance & Assurance Team.
• Coordinate Board and Committee meetings, including preparing and distributing meeting papers.
• Support the delivery of the internal audit programme, risk management framework, and key performance indicator (KPI) reporting.
• Collate and manage data to support insurance claims and data protection requests, ensuring accurate and timely responses.
• Assist with the review and updating of policies and procedures in collaboration with policy owners.
• Maintain the Compliance Dashboard to support reporting to the Senior Leadership Group.
• Provide professional and confidential administrative support to the Chief Executive and wider leadership team.

About You

• Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• An excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Confident using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• A team player with a positive attitude and a strong attention to detail.
• Committed to personal development and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Minimum of GCSEs (A–C / 4-9) in English and Maths.
• A-Levels or equivalent qualifications desirable but not essential.

This role includes a formal apprenticeship qualification, tailored to your interests and the needs of the role. Potential qualification areas include Business Administration, Governance, Risk Management, Data Protection, or Internal Audit.

What We Offer

• A structured apprenticeship programme with full training and support.
• Opportunities to develop skills in governance, assurance, and compliance.
• A friendly, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact within a respected local organisation.

Staff Benefits

Closing Date - 10th November 2025.

GCH reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date.