Chair of the Charitable Trust Board

Charity People; City Of London; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A partner organization is seeking a Chair for the Charitable Trust Board to provide strategic leadership and oversee governance. The successful candidate will have a strong track record in charity governance and a personal commitment to human rights and inclusion. This is a voluntary role with meetings based in London, requiring 2-3 days of commitment per month. The term is for 3 years, renewable once.

Benefits

Expenses covered

Qualifications

• Experienced and values-led leader with a strong track record in governance.
• Personal commitment to human rights, anti-racism, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to a high-performing Board.
• Foster a positive and inclusive culture across the charity.
• Work with the Executive Team to drive impact and innovation.
• Oversee governance responsibilities during the Trust's growth.

Skills

Proven experience as a Chair, Vice Chair, or Trustee

Leading diverse boards and stakeholder groups

Charity governance knowledge

Strategic thinking

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Emotional intelligence

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12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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Chair of the Amnesty International UK Charitable Trust Board

Lead With Purpose. Help Shape the Future of Human Rights.

Amnesty International UK is seeking a visionary, inclusive, and values-driven Chair to lead its Charitable Trust Board at a pivotal moment of transformation and opportunity.

With nearly half a million supporters across the UK, Amnesty stands up for humanity and human rights-wherever justice, fairness, and freedom are at stake. The Charitable Trust plays a vital role in funding this work, both in the UK and globally.

The Role

As Chair, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership to a high-performing and committed Board.
• Continue to foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture across the charity.
• Work in close partnership with the Chief Executive and Executive Team to drive impact and innovation.
• Oversee governance responsibilities and guide the Trust through a period of growth-championing responsible investment, expanding grant-making, and advancing digital and cultural transformation.

About You

You are an experienced and values-led leader with a strong track record in governance. You bring:

• Proven experience as a Chair, Vice Chair, or Trustee.
• A history of leading diverse boards and stakeholder groups with integrity.
• Deep knowledge of charity governance, risk, and compliance.
• Strategic thinking, excellent communication, interpersonal and confident chairing skills.
• Emotional intelligence-you lead with curiosity, compassion, and clarity.
• A powerful personal commitment to human rights, anti-racism, equity, and inclusion.

Practical Details

• Location: You can be based anywhere UK-wide (with London-based meetings)
• Commitment: Approx. on average 2-3 days per month
• Term: 3 years (renewable once)
• Remuneration: Voluntary (expenses covered)

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Key Dates

• Closing date: 5pm, 30 June 2025
• Interviews: 4 September 2025

This is your opportunity to lead with integrity, shape the future of human rights, and ensure Amnesty International UK is governed with vision, accountability, and courage.

Charity People is proud to partner with Amnesty International UK. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities. We recognise diversity drives impact.