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Guidance Notes

We aim to provide equality of opportunity to all persons regardless of their religious belief; political opinion; sex; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment. We are committed to making our selection decision fairly and in accordance with equal opportunities principles. This means that we will not discriminate against applicants unlawfully. You are asked here to provide us with some personal information about yourself. We are doing this to demonstrate our commitment to promoting equality of opportunity in our boards across the UK. The information that you provide us will assist us to measure the effectiveness of our recruitment process. Your identity will be kept anonymous and your answers will be treated with the strictest confidence. We assure you that your answers will not be used by us to make any unlawful decisions affecting you.

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Gender *

Male
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I self identify as *

Religion or belief

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Please indicate the community to which you belong *

Buddhist
Christian (including Church of England, Catholic, Protestant and all other Christian denominations)
Hindu
Jewish
Muslim
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No religion or atheist
I prefer not to say
Other

Age *

Sexual Orientation *

Bisexual
Gay or Lesbian
Hetrosexual
Prefer not to answer
Other

Country of Birth *

Nationality *

Which region do you live in *

UK Boardroom Apprentice Host Boards are primarily based across England, with a few in Scotland and Wales. A number of the Host Boards have a UK wide remit. Applicants should factor in the location of the Host Board in their decision making.

Ethnicity *

White English/Welsh/Scottish/Northern Irish/British
White Irish
White Gypsy or Irish Traveller
Any other white background
White/multiple ethnic groups White and Black Carribbean
White/multiple ethnic groups White and Black African
White/multiple ethnic groups White and Asian
White/multiple ethnic groups Any other Mixed/Multiple ethnic background
Asian/Asian British Indian
Asian/Asian British Pakistani
Asian/Asian British Bangladeshi
Asian/Asian British Chinese
Asian/Asian British Any other Asian background
Black African/Caribbean/Black British African
Black African/Caribbean/Black British Caribbean
Black African/Caribbean/Black British Any other Black/African/Caribbean Background
Other ethnic group Arab
Other ethnic group Any other ethnic group
I prefer not to say

Are you married or in a civil partnership? *

Employment background *

Mostly Third Sector
Mostly Civil Service
Mostly wider Public Sector
Mostly Private Sector
Mixed
I prefer not to answer
Other

Disability

Under the Equality Act 2010, you are disabled if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial or long term effect on your ability to do normal activities. For additional information on the Equality Act 2010’s definition of disability please refer to the Equality Act 2010 guidance through this link Equality Act 2010 Guidance

Do you consider that you are a disabled person? *

If you answered 'yes', please indicate the nature of your impairment *

Physical impairment - such as difficulty using your arms, or mobility issues requiring you to use a wheelchair or crutches
Sensory impairment - such as being blind or having a serious visual impairment, or being deaf or having a serious hearing impairment
Mental health condition - such as depression or schizophrenia
Learning disability or difficulty - such as Down’s Syndrome or dyslexia, or Cognitive impairment, such as autistic spectrum disorder
Long-standing or progressive illness or health condition - such as cancer, HIV infection, diabetes, epilepsy or chronic heart disease
Other

Please select all that apply

Other *

If you have identified as considering yourself a disabled person, are there any reasonable adjustments you require to support you to take part in the UK Boardroom Apprentice? *

Please detail the reasonable adjustments

Do you have dependants, or caring responsibilities for family members or other persons? *

If you answered “yes”, are your dependents or the people your look after: *

a child
a disabled person or persons
an elderly person or persons
Other

Please select all that apply

Other *

How did you become aware of Boardroom Apprentice UK PIlot *

LinkedIn
Facebook
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Other

Other *

Financial Support

There is no financial cost for the Boardroom Apprentice to undertake the programme. The programme will not usually reimburse travel costs to learning days, however if you have any financial hardship concerns and would like to discuss further please contact the programme at boardroomapprentice@levellingup.gov.uk

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UK Boardroom Apprentice Application Section

Closing time and date is 3:00pm Monday 02nd October 2023. Late applications will not be considered. Only successful and reserve applicants will be notified of the outcome. If you do not receive a response by Friday 27th October you have not been selected. Due to the anticipated high numbers of applications, feedback on unsuccessful applications will not be provided.

About YOU

Full Name *

First

Last

Address *

Address Line 1

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Personal Email *

Confirm Email

Please provide your personal email address only. If you are successful it can only be your personal email address that the Host Boards can use for all information they will need to share with you.

Telephone *

Please provide your personal mobile number only. If successful it can only be your personal mobile number that the Host Board can use to keep in touch with you.

Please provide a short bio (no more than 200 words)

This information will not be used in the selection process. If you are successful it will be used as part of the programme information that is shared.

Have you applied for Boardroom Apprentice before? *

Which year(s)

2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023

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Eligibility for programme

This programme is about enabling new people onto board positions in our public and third sectors. This programme is open to anyone over the age of 18 as long as you have not held board position (Board Member, Non Executive Director) on a public or private sector board and have had no third sector board experience.

Have you ever held a board position (Board Member/Non Executive) on a public-sector board? *

As you have selected the option 'Yes' you are not eligible for the programme.

This programme is open to anyone over the age of 18 as long as you have not held a public board position and have had no (preferred) or little third sector board experience.

Have you ever held a board position (Board Member/Non Executive Director) on a private sector board? *

As you have selected the option 'Yes' you are not eligible for the programme.

This programme is open to anyone over the age of 18 as long as you have not held a private sector board position and have had no (preferred) or little third sector board experience.

Have you ever held a board position on a third sector (voluntary) board? *

Yes (please provide details below)
No

Please detail all Third Sector (voluntary) Board Experience you have had. (copy)

Whilst it will not exclude you, this programme is about enabling those who have no experience. The selection panel will take your voluntary experience into consideration. If you have experience outline which Board you were a member off, how long you were on the Board for and any officer role held (i.e.; Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, Secretary) and details on the scale and size of the organisation itself. Applicants who have no board experience will be prioritised.

Are you over 18 years old? *

As you have selected the option 'No' you are not eligible for the programme.

This programme is open to anyone over the age of 18 as long as you have not held a public board position and have had no (preferred) or little third sector board experience.

position and have had little or no third sector board experience.

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Commitment to the Learning Days

Boardroom Apprentice is a unique 12-month Board learning, development and placement programme. The Programme requires a significant commitment from you which includes full attendance at all eight learning days and attendance at Board/Committee Meetings. Please review the dates of the learning days in the information pack/or website and ensure you can meet all the dates listed. If you are unable to attend even just one, you will not be eligible to apply. DO NOT be tempted to say you can attend all, knowing that you are not able to.

I can confirm that having reviewed the learning days schedule I am able to commit the time required to attend and participate in ALL EIGHT learning days in full. *

As you have selected the option 'No' you are not eligible for the programme.

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Commitment to your Host Board

Commitment to giving the time needed to attend all Board meetings, committee meetings (some of which are quarterly some of which are monthly). The host boards have indicated where it is known the dates of meeting for the upcoming year. Check your diary and ensure you are able to attend fully. Once allocated to a board confirmation of all meetings/events will be shared with you for populating in your diary. Boards may meet in person or in a hybrid mode.

I can confirm that having reviewed the list of participating boards I am committed to giving all the necessary time to meeting the requirements of my assigned board through attending board, committee meetings and other events. *

As you have selected the option 'No' you are not eligible for the programme.

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Commitment to attend the Welcome Event

A UK Boardroom Apprentice Welcome Event will take place on Monday 13th November in Birmingham. This will be the first opportunity for successful applicants to meet with their matched Host Board in person.

I can confirm that if selected as a UK Boardroom Apprentice, I will be able to attend the Welcome Event on the 13th November. *

As you have selected the option 'No' you are not eligible to be selected for the programme.

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Commitment from your Employer

If you are employed you will need your employers support in order to undertake and complete this programme. This is a mandatory requirement that must be met before you apply.

I can confirm that I have spoken with my employer, shared all the learning days and my preferred host boards and the commitment required. My employer is supporting my application and will fully support me to complete the programme. *

Yes
No
Not currently employed

In the event a job change arises during the course of Boardroom Apprentice I commit to sharing Boardroom Apprentice and its commitments with my new employer and will secure their full support to remain and complete the programme in full. *

Yes
No
Not applicable

As you have selected the option 'No' you are not eligible to be selected for the programme.

Please identify which sector you currently work in *

Private Sector
Public Sector
Third Sector
I am not currently employed

Please detail who your employer is (if you are not currently employed, just write N/A here). *

Name

Address *

Address Line 1

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

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Why do you want to become a Boardroom Apprentice? *

We apply a values based selection process. It is important that you focus on your 'why' and reflect the criteria: eligibility, motivation, values and commitment and disqualifications outlined in the information pack. (400 word maximum limit)

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Which of the host boards would you like to be placed with?

Please detail the top three boards in which you would like to be placed and detail why you want to be placed with that board You will be asked to provide in preferred order 1 to 3. (It is mandatory to complete at least 1 preference.) When selecting the preferences, please review the commitment required by the Board. It cannot be emphasised enough that the time commitment for attendance at meetings, events and preparation at home is more intensive on some boards than others. Regardless of which board you choose, your commitment to the Board as a Boardroom Apprentice is critical. | Things to reflect on | Are you motivated by the work of the organisation? | Consider where the Host Board is located and your ability to travel for meetings | Do not select your employer | If your employer financially supports the Host Board you should not select them | No matter how trivial the connection detail it |

First Host Board Preference *

Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board
Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) Steering Board
Architects Registration Board
Askham Bryan College
Bournemouth Churches Housing Association (BCHA)
British Tourist Authority
Centre for Environment, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Science (Cefas)
Community Foundation for Staffordshire
Consumer Council for Water (CCW)
Council for British Archaeology
Department for Levelling Up
Disclosure & Barring Service
Dyspraxia Foundation
Ebbsfleet Development Corporation
Food Standards Agency
Forestry Commission
Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority
Heart of England Mencap
Heywood Foundation
Historic Royal Palaces
Honeycomb Group
Horniman Museum and Gardens
Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority
Imperial War Museums
Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA)
Inspire North
Law Commission of England and Wales
Legal Services Board
LocatED
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority
National Citizen Service
National Portrait Gallery
Natural England
Natural History Museum
Natural Resources Wales
NHS Business Services Authority
Office of the Secretary of State for Wales Departmental Board
Planning Inspectorate Board
Public Health Scotland
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Royal Museums Greenwich
Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration
Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)
Scottish Fuel Poverty Advisory Panel
Seafish
Security Industry Authority
Shrewsbury House Community Association
Social Work England
South Kilburn Trust
South of Scotland Enterprise
Sports Grounds Safety Authority
The Chartered Institute of Fundraising
The Coal Authority
The National Gallery
The Heritage Fund
Ofwat
Port of Tyne
Theatre Royal Wakefield
Theatres Trust / Theatres Trust Charitable Fund
UK Anti-Doping
UK Sport
UK Sports Institute
Veterinary Medicines Directorate
Visit England
Vocational Training and Charitable Trust (VTCT)

Why do you want to be placed with this Host Board? *

You should have a motivation for the board you select. Please outline in no more than 200 words why you would want to be matched with this Host Board.

First Board Preference (connections)

It is important that you detail any/all connections you have with your Board choice. These can be (but are not limited to), you are employed there, they fund your organisation, or they have oversight responsibility of your organisation, family or any other connections.

Have you any connections or potential conflicts of interest with this Host Board? *

Please detail the connections and/or potential conflicts of interest you have to this board *

Is the Host Board located in or close to the region you live? *

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Second Host Board Preference *

Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board
Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) Steering Board
Architects Registration Board
Askham Bryan College
Bournemouth Churches Housing Association (BCHA)
British Tourist Authority
Centre for Environment, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Science (Cefas)
Community Foundation for Staffordshire
Consumer Council for Water (CCW)
Council for British Archaeology
Department for Levelling Up
Disclosure & Barring Service
Dyspraxia Foundation
Ebbsfleet Development Corporation
Food Standards Agency
Forestry Commission
Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority
Heart of England Mencap
Heywood Foundation
Historic Royal Palaces
Honeycomb Group
Horniman Museum and Gardens
Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority
Imperial War Museums
Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA)
Inspire North
Law Commission of England and Wales
Legal Services Board
LocatED
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority
National Citizen Service
National Portrait Gallery
Natural England
Natural History Museum
Natural Resources Wales
NHS Business Services Authority
Office of the Secretary of State for Wales Departmental Board
Planning Inspectorate Board
Public Health Scotland
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Royal Museums Greenwich
Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration
Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)
Scottish Fuel Poverty Advisory Panel
Seafish
Security Industry Authority
Shrewsbury House Community Association
Social Work England
South Kilburn Trust
South of Scotland Enterprise
Sports Grounds Safety Authority
The Chartered Institute of Fundraising
The Coal Authority
The National Gallery
The Heritage Fund
Ofwat
Port of Tyne
Theatre Royal Wakefield
Theatres Trust / Theatres Trust Charitable Fund
UK Anti-Doping
UK Sport
UK Sports Institute
Veterinary Medicines Directorate
Visit England
Vocational Training and Charitable Trust (VTCT)

Why do you want to be placed with this Host Board?

You should have a motivation for the board you select. Please outline in no more than 200 words why you would want to be matched with this Host Board.

Second Board Preference (connections)

Have you any connections or potential conflicts of interest with this Host Board?

Please detail the connections and/or potential conflicts of interest you have to this board

Is the Host Board located in or close to the region you live? *

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Third Host Board Preference *

Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board
Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) Steering Board
Architects Registration Board
Askham Bryan College
Bournemouth Churches Housing Association (BCHA)
British Tourist Authority
Centre for Environment, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Science (Cefas)
Community Foundation for Staffordshire
Consumer Council for Water (CCW)
Council for British Archaeology
Department for Levelling Up
Disclosure & Barring Service
Dyspraxia Foundation
Ebbsfleet Development Corporation
Food Standards Agency
Forestry Commission
Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority
Heart of England Mencap
Heywood Foundation
Historic Royal Palaces
Honeycomb Group
Horniman Museum and Gardens
Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority
Imperial War Museums
Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA)
Inspire North
Law Commission of England and Wales
Legal Services Board
LocatED
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority
National Citizen Service
National Portrait Gallery
Natural England
Natural History Museum
Natural Resources Wales
NHS Business Services Authority
Office of the Secretary of State for Wales Departmental Board
Planning Inspectorate Board
Public Health Scotland
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Royal Museums Greenwich
Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration
Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)
Scottish Fuel Poverty Advisory Panel
Seafish
Security Industry Authority
Shrewsbury House Community Association
Social Work England
South Kilburn Trust
South of Scotland Enterprise
Sports Grounds Safety Authority
The Chartered Institute of Fundraising
The Coal Authority
The National Gallery
The Heritage Fund
Ofwat
Port of Tyne
Theatre Royal Wakefield
Theatres Trust / Theatres Trust Charitable Fund
UK Anti-Doping
UK Sport
UK Sports Institute
Veterinary Medicines Directorate
Visit England
Vocational Training and Charitable Trust (VTCT)

Why do you want to be placed with this Host Board?

You should have a motivation for the board you select. Please outline in no more than 200 words why you would want to be matched with this Host Board.

Third Board Preference (connections)

Have you any connections or potential conflicts of interest with this Host Board?

Please detail the connections and/or potential conflicts of interest you have to this board

Is the Host Board located in or close to the region you live? *

Matching with Host Boards

It may not be possible to fulfil everyone's preferences for Host Boards. The final decision as to who is placed where will be made by the selection panel.

Are you willing to me matched with a Host Board you have not selected? *

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Photographs, videos and social media

Each year we showcase the learning days and progress being made by the Boardroom Apprentices. Photographs and videos are taken and shared across social media. Professional photographs and videos are taken by the programme to support promotion and recruitment.

Are you willing to allow your photograph and videos to be used *

Declarations *

I declare that the information I have given here is correct.

Declaration *

I declare that if selected, I will attentively apply myself to fulfilling all commitments required by the Boardroom Apprentice Programme and my Host Board.

Declaration *

I declare that if I am selected and it is found that I have given inaccurate information, I will be replaced on the programme.

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