- Category
- Admin & Office
- Education
- GCSEs
- Experience
- No experience needed
Are you organised, curious and keen to build a professional career? Do you enjoy working with people, learning new skills and being part of a team that helps an organisation make important decisions?
💼 What’s on Offer?
Full-time role (37 hours/week)
Hands-on experience with our Governance, Risk and Performance Team.
Dedicated study time to complete your academic qualification
Supportive environment with opportunities to rotate across departments
🎓 Training & Qualification
You’ll work towards a Level 3 Qualification in Business Administration, delivered by Cornwall College. Topics include:
IT
Producing accurate records and documents
Communication skills
Project management principles
About the role:
As a Governance Apprentice, you will support the team that helps ensure Ocean Housing operates effectively, responsibly and in line with regulatory requirements. You will gain practical experience across governance administration, risk management and performance monitoring, learning how these functions support good decision-making at every level of the organisation.
You'll be involved in a variety of activities including:
Supporting Board, Committee and governance meetings
Preparing agendas, meeting packs and reports
Taking notes and drafting meeting minutes
Maintaining action logs, trackers and governance records
Assisting with diary management and meeting arrangements
Supporting risk registers and assurance activities
Helping collate and present performance information and reports
Working with Microsoft Office systems to organise and communicate information
Developing professional skills through structured apprenticeship learning.
What we are looking for
We're looking for someone with enthusiasm, potential and a genuine willingness to learn.
You'll be:
Organised and reliable
A strong communicator with good written and verbal skills
Comfortable using IT systems, including Microsoft Office
Detail-focused and able to handle information accurately
Professional, trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality
A positive team player who enjoys building relationships
Committed to completing an apprenticeship programme and developing new skills.
Essential Requirements
Level 2 English and Maths (or equivalent)
Ability and commitment to complete a relevant Level 3 Apprenticeship
Basic understanding of office administration and record keeping
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and basic Excel
Willingness to learn about governance, risk management and performance reporting.
💰 Salary & Benefits
Salary aligned with National Minimum Wage (based on age)
27 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Occupational Sick Pay (3 months full, 3 months half)
Company Pension (4% employer contribution + death in service benefit)
Health Cash Plan (includes dental & optical)
Wellbeing initiatives (including annual flu jabs)
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Family Friendly Policies
📅 Key Dates
Expected Start Date of Course: Course to begin 1st of October, commencement of employment to start September 2026.
More details can be found here:
Business Administrator apprentice – Find an apprenticeship – GOV.UK
