Job Description

Job Title:

Independent Governor (Apprenticeship Training Provision)

(Voluntary with travel expenses covered)

Location:

Hybrid (remote with 1 in-person meeting per year in Acle, Norfolk)

Commitment:

Up to 4 meetings annually (1 face-to-face, others online)

About Us:

Electrical Testing Ltd is a nationally recognised training provider delivering

Level 2 and Level 3 Apprenticeships in Highway Electrical Systems

. Our work supports critical national infrastructure, with a focus on health and safety, sustainability, and technical excellence.

Our

apprenticeship centre

is an accredited training division delivering high-quality, employer-responsive training. We are committed to maintaining rigorous oversight, accountability, and continuous quality improvement across our provision. We currently hold an Ofsted rating of GOOD.

About the Role:

We are seeking a committed

Independent Governor

to join our governance board and support the strategic oversight of our

Highway Electrical apprenticeship provision

. The role is non-executive and ideal for someone with experience in

education, skills policy, compliance, quality assurance, or public service

.

This is a

voluntary governance role

, not involved in day-to-day operations. You will contribute to ensuring that leadership is held to account, funding is used effectively, and that learner outcomes remain high.

Key Responsibilities:

Attend up to

4 board meetings per year

(hybrid format) Provide

strategic oversight

of the apprenticeship training division Offer

independent challenge and support

to senior leaders Monitor

quality, safeguarding, learner outcomes

, and employer engagement Ensure compliance with

Ofsted EIF

,

ESFA funding rules

, and

governance best practice

Support the review of

self-assessment reports

, improvement plans, and curriculum planning

Person Specification:

We welcome applications from individuals with any of the following experience:

Governance or trustee roles in education or charity sectors Quality assurance, Ofsted inspection, or funding compliance Leadership in further education, apprenticeships, or technical training HR, finance, legal, or safeguarding expertise relevant to education Public service or infrastructure sector knowledge (desirable)
You must be:

Independent

of the organisation's management team and ownership structure Able to bring an

objective, impartial perspective

Passionate about supporting learner success and employer needs

What We Offer:

A meaningful role shaping the strategic direction of a growing apprenticeship centre Flexible hybrid meeting model Reimbursement of agreed travel or reasonable expenses Access to relevant

governor induction and CPD

resources (ETF, AoC or internal)

How to Apply:

Click

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and submit your CV with a short cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience.

Commitment to Equality:

We are committed to promoting

equality, diversity and inclusion

within our governance and workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, particularly from underrepresented groups in education governance.

Job Types: Apprenticeship, Volunteer

Pay: From 1.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Norwich NR13 3AT