The Council Apprentice programme was first introduced in 2020. We want to help give two talented individuals on our register the experience and skills they need to go on to confidently take part in governance groups elsewhere. Once appointed, our Council Apprentices take part in all our Council meetings and associated activities. They also get involved in our committees to maximize their transferable experience of governance. While Council Apprentices are not voting members when decisions are taken (due to our legal and governance framework), they see all the information that supports decisions and they are encouraged and supported to participate in the discussions that lead to decisions being made. Each Council Apprentice is assigned a dedicated Council member as a mentor to support them throughout the year and they will also be part of a network of former Council Apprentices, to learn from others who have been through the apprenticeship scheme.

The Council Apprentice appointment is a non executive role, the appointees will not be HCPC employees and will not have employment rights.

Candidate Requirements 

We are looking for potential. We do not expect prior boardroom experience, but Council Apprentices need to demonstrate an interest in the work of the HCPC and an ambition to take part in governance groups.

Excellent interpersonal skills are essential as well as the confidence to share your perspective. Council Apprentices must be:

• A current HCPC registrant

• Interested in the HCPC's work

• Keen to learn about being on a board

• A good communicator

• Resident in the United Kingdom with the right to work in the UK

• Willing and able to commit the time

• Able to uphold the seven principles of public life

The Council Apprentice will be expected to adhere to the Council members’ code of conduct and should any issues arise with conduct these will be addressed through the Council member concerns process.

 Further information on this appointment is detailed in the information for applicants. Please click here to download the applicant information, including details on how to apply.

Please note that a Council Apprentice must be a current HCPC registrant. If you are not currently on the HCPC register your application will not be accepted.

Location: Council meetings are held in person in our office in London. Committee meetings mainly take place on-line.

Closing Date: Monday 17th November at 9am.

Conversations with shortlisted candidates: Wednesday 10th December

Application Information:  As part of the application process, along with a copy of your most up to date CV, please submit a covering letter explaining why you want to be a Council Apprentice and get involved in a non-executive role, as well as what interests you about the work of the HCPC.

HCPC’s vision is to be recognised as an actively anti-discriminatory organisation that upholds and promotes best practice in equality, diversity and inclusion and an active ally for change. We are a Disability Confident employer and aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and support the work of the HCPC. We will make reasonable adjustments and adaptations to ensure the appointment process is inclusive and barrier-free and will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you would like to have a confidential discussion on how we can support you, please contact appointments@hcpc-uk.org.

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