Can your skills and experience help achieve lasting human rights impact?

Have you got considerable current experience of charity governance, law and grant management?

Amnesty International Charity is looking for applications from skilled, motivated and passionate people to join its board of trustees.

Amnesty International Charity (‘AIC’) is part of the Amnesty International global movement. It is registered both as a company limited by guarantee (company number 2007475) and as a charity (Charity No. 294230) in England and Wales. Its objects are to promote human rights throughout the world. AIC is a relatively small entity in the Amnesty International Movement with an income of between £2 million and £5 million per year. AIC receives the bulk of its income from legacy and other one-off charitable donations and carries out its charitable activities by way of grant funding. Typically, the charity’s activities include research into human rights abuses across the world and raising public awareness.

For more information see – website www.amnesty.org/en/about-us/amnesty-international-charity/

WHAT’S INVOLVED?

The AIC trustees are responsible for the overall supervision of AIC’s operations. They are appointed for four-year terms and can be re-appointed once. There are currently 3 AIC trustees and they meet at least three times a year, with a face to face meeting at least once a year at the International Secretariat offices in London; other meetings are held virtually. The anticipated time commitment is around 6 to 7 days a year.

ABOUT YOU

We are committed to broadening diversity on the board of trustees and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. While this role is advertised as a UK based position, we welcome applications from candidates from other locations where possible. and will have the following essential skills and experience:

The successful candidate will have the following essential skills and experience:

• Considerable current experience and understanding of charity law, regulation and governance;
• Good independent judgment;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent English language skills, including ability to understand complex legal and financial documents; and
• Commitment to Amnesty International’s vision and mission.

The following are desirable skills/experience:

• Experience of acting in a previous trustee/board role;
• Experience of charity finance and grant management
• Understanding of finance, audit and tax, preferably in a charity environment;
• Interest in undertaking the role of chair at some later point

In line with best practice on conflicts of interest, successful applicants must not exercise a concurrent staff or governance role at the International Secretariat or at any other Amnesty International entity.

WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT

If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to help bring about change, then please complete the application process including submitting an up-to-date CV and cover letter demonstrating your suitability for the role.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy BEFORE the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities, therefore we recommend you apply now if you are interested.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

Amnesty International believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable. Together, we’re committed to being an anti-racist organisation with a diverse workforce that can better tackle the global human rights challenges that face our world today. We know that different voices, ideas, perspectives, experiences and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of people around the world.

We are committed to building and sustaining an anti-racist, culturally diverse and inclusive organisation, where all employees feel valued, have a sense of belonging and an equal opportunity to fulfil their potential. We therefore strongly welcome applications from suitably qualified people regardless of their background; including underrepresented groups, LGBTQI+ individuals and those who may have or are living with a disability.

To see our full statement please visit this link: Racial equality, equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion policy – Amnesty International

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