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Accountability & Governance for Arm’s Length Bodies “One of the best courses I have attended in the last twenty years - The day has flown by and I would happily have come back tomorrow!” Ministry of Defence
“One of the best courses I have attended in the last twenty years - The day has flown by and I would happily have come back tomorrow!”
Ministry of Defence
Now with the flexible option to be delivered in a virtual online classroom and soon to return, face to face training.
For those in newly appointed board member and senior staff positions working within Arm’s Length Bodies, an introduction to accountability is vital as these roles require a working knowledge of how ALB’s interact with government, and for employees to have a full appreciation of their duties and responsibilities.
Designed to give participants the knowledge needed to effectively support their accounting officer within an Arm’s Length Body, this one-day Accountability and Governance for Arm’s Length Bodies training course addresses all the essential aspects of delegate’s new roles including the role of the Accounting Officer, the audit and risk assurance committee, the board and current government policy.
The training programme is led by a trainer who has considerable experience in the ALB sector and has delivered over ninety tailored training courses to Arm’s Length Bodies throughout the UK. The programme is also continuously updated to ensure that it remains reflective of the real-time issues that delegates are facing.
This government training course on Accountability and Governance for Arm’s Length Bodies is suitable for newly appointed Board Members across Arm’s Length Bodies, Non-Executive Board Members of NHS bodies, Senior Managers working in the ALB sector, as well as those working in the Civil Service. Those in sponsoring departments who wish to gain a better insight into their responsibilities with regard to oversight of all aspects of ALB governance are also welcome.
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between ALBs and their sponsoring departments, the opportunity to focus on public sector governance and accountability arrangements and how these might differ from a private sector entity as well as a better understanding and appreciation of the governance responsibilities of board members and senior managers (including the Accounting Officer)
10:00 - 16:00
£595 + VAT
St James’s Park, London
22 July 2020 Book3
25 September 2020 Book7
This course is available In-House and can be tailored to meet your individual training requirements.
Bill has significant first-hand experience in the public sector across central government, Arms Length Bodies, Police, local government and NHS Foundation Trusts. He has advised on reporting for the Intelligence and Security Committee and has appeared at the Public Accounts Committee.
He brings the practical knowledge and application of governance and accountability across different tiers of government and public sector bodies.
A qualified public sector accountant (CPFA) with additional qualifications from CIMA and an MBA.
This 1 day course is designed to give attendees the knowledge needed to support their accounting officers within an Arm’s Length Body, addressing all the essential aspects of delegate’s new role.
This course is designed to give attendees the knowledge and skill needed to be able to create effective business cases for their organisations.
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the role of the Committee in relation to governance, risk, internal control and financial management.
Designed for both finance and non-finance staff, this training course delivers a unique and broad overview of the responsibilities, accountabilities and systems behind public finance.
This course will give delegates a thorough grounding in the key mechanisms of public accountability, including handling public money and how public business should be conducted.
A governance and accountability refresher for ALB senior management teams
This course explores how value for money can be achieved to deliver the intended outcomes, by exploring the key elements of value for money.
With over 10 years of experience in training senior management and board members, Brian is one of the most experienced and authoritative trainers in accountability, governance and financial management in the UK.
Brian regularly provides induction and board development programmes for non-executive board members of government departments, executive agencies, Non-departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies and public corporations. He has run programmes for over 100 Non-Departmental Public Bodies, and other Arm's Length Bodies, and is experienced in working in all UK jurisdictions.
Brian has written guidance material on numerous governance topics such as the management of conflicts of interest, as well as a guide to working in central government for newly appointed non-executive board members of government departments.
On an international level, Brian has delivered programmes on accountability, governance and financial management in Macedonia, Abu Dhabi, Russia, Hungary, Poland and the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Brian is a qualified management accountant (ACMA), has a teaching qualification, and holds an MA in Management Learning.
‘A Guide to Propriety for RDA Board Members’, Department of Trade and Industry
‘Working in Government: A Guide for Non-executive Board Members of Government Departments’, Cabinet Office
The programme deals with the role of the Accounting Officer, set firmly in the Academy Trust context.
"I really enjoyed the course and learned a lot...excellent trainer and he pointed me in the right direction to deal with other challenges which are of importance to my NDPB in our drive to drive safe economic growth." Health & Safety Executive
"I really enjoyed the course and learned a lot...excellent trainer and he pointed me in the right direction to deal with other challenges which are of importance to my NDPB in our drive to drive safe economic growth."
Health & Safety Executive
"The trainer's knowledge of the subject was second to none, and the use of case studies and videos added to the value of the course a lot. " Department for Transport
"The trainer's knowledge of the subject was second to none, and the use of case studies and videos added to the value of the course a lot. "
Department for Transport
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