Governance Officer Apprentice

Novuna; Staines-upon-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Novuna as a Governance Officer Apprentice and kickstart your career in governance. This 21-month apprenticeship, accredited by the Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland, offers comprehensive learning and development opportunities, corporate governance insights, and a supportive environment. You will work with various stakeholders, shaping your skills and expertise in a leading financial services organization committed to inclusivity and sustainability.

Benefits

Real Living Wage salary of £24,243

Up to 15% bonus linked to performance

Flexible hybrid working

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Full wellbeing package including BUPA

Qualifications

• Grade 6 or above in GCSE English and Maths.
• Knowledge of corporate governance and/or company law.
• Strong organisation skills and ability to prioritise.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to committees and stakeholders by preparing and minuting meetings.
• Learn governance, regulation, and compliance to ensure good corporate governance.
• Maintain and renew relevant insurances for Novuna.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 6 or above in GCSE English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Do you want to kick start your career with a leading financial services organisation? Are you looking for an opportunity to learn and develop your skills? Do you get a kick out of seeing the bigger picture? Do you want a professional qualification?

If your answer is 'yes' to all of these, keep reading.

Key Dates

Application open date – 26th June 2025

Application close date – 25th July 2025

Interview dates - July/August 2025 (dates to be confirmed)

Start date – September 2025

Length of programme - approximately 21 months

Want to know a little about us?

At Novuna, we care about building a better tomorrow. With a focus on sustainability, and a passion for phenomenal customer experiences, we provide consumers and businesses with the capital they need to realise their ambitions.

We're proud to be a Top 50 Inclusive employer. We're a signatory of the Women in Finance and the Race at Work Charter and we're DisabilityConfidentCommitted.

What does the role involve?

As a Governance Officer Apprentice, you'll work towards a Level 4 Governance Officer apprenticeship standard which is accredited by the Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (CGIUKI). You'll have time fully dedicated to off the job learning and will be supported by your line manager, team and our training provider, who have a programme of formal training sessions. The apprenticeship is approx. 21 months and will give you an excellent grounding of the skills and knowledge required in governance.

You'll develop a good understanding of Novuna by attending a range of different meetings that will give you a bird's eye view of what's going on in the company and insight into how key decisions are made.

You'll also have exposure to a range of stakeholders from different areas of the business which will give you solid commercial experience to set you up for success in your career in governance. Your apprenticeship will give a broad-based understanding of governance and is your stepping stone to becoming a fully qualified Governance Professional.

Some Of Your Key Duties Will Include

You'll work with our supportive and friendly team to complete all of the apprentice tasks, objectives and training which will enable you to:

• Provide support to committees and key stakeholders by organising, preparing, attending and minuting meetings
• Learn and develop your knowledge of governance, regulation and compliance to ensure good corporate governance practice
• Maintain and renew insurances (such as cyber, employment and property liability insurance) for Novuna
• Build relationships with different areas and teams across Novuna
  
  

Beyond this, you'll continue to grow your career at Novuna through development conversations with your people leader.

What are we looking for?

To be considered for this apprenticeship opportunity, the minimum entry requirements are:

• Grade 6 or above in GCSE English and Maths
• You must have lived in the UK or European Economic Area (EEA) for at least three years
  
  

We're also looking for someone who is looking to develop a career in governance and has:

• An interest in corporate governance and/or company law
• Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Great communication skills and the ability to work with and collaborate with others
• Strong organisation skills, with the ability to plan your own day and prioritise work
• Accuracy and attention to detail
  
  

What can we offer you?

At Novuna we take our people promise seriously. If you join us, you'll have a chance to make a difference, opportunities to learn, and time to shine.

Our Offer To You Includes

• Real Living Wage salary of £24,243
• Up to 15% bonus, linked to company and individual performance
• Flexible hybrid working
• 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays and the option to buy/sell 5 days
• Full wellbeing package including BUPA, digital GP service, 24/7 employee assistance, plus wellbeing events throughout the year
• Up to 10% contributory pension
• Flexible benefits options such as cycle to work, discounted personal finance and insurance
  
  

What's the next step?

Interested? Start your application today and see what Novuna can offer you.

Novuna has been named one of the top 50 most inclusive employers for the fourth year running and this is also reflected in our recruitment process. We are committed to ensuring our application process is inclusive and accessible to all candidates.

We're DisabilityConfidentCommitted, so if you're a person with a disability, if you're neurodivergent, or if you have a condition that you believe may affect your performance during our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to our processes for you.