Title: Chair of Trustees
Term: Three years, renewable for a second term of three years
Location: The Executive Director and the majority of support functions are based in London. Board meetings are held in a hybrid format, in person in London and online. We aim to have one meeting a year that all trustees attend. Sub-committee meetings are online and/or in a hybrid format.
Time commitment: 25 days per year
Responsible to: Board of Trustees
Responsible for: Line management of the Executive Director
We seek to set the Board meeting dates on a rolling 12-month basis.
About Conciliation Resources
Conciliation Resources is an international organisation committed to stopping violent conflict and creating more peaceful societies. Since 1994 we have worked with people impacted by war and violence, bringing diverse voices together to make change that lasts. We connect the views of people living and working amidst conflict with political processes, and share experience and expertise so others can find creative responses to conflict. Our work is based on reciprocal partnerships with outstanding and committed individuals and organisations. We work with over 80 local and international partners, which include peacebuilding NGOs, women’s organisations, government agencies, academic institutions, journalists, private companies and networks.
WHAT DOES CONCILIATION RESOURCES OFFER?
Becoming Chair of the Board of Conciliation Resources gives you the opportunity to work with highly talented individuals experienced in their respective areas of work who are passionate about making a difference in the peacebuilding field.
Remuneration: the role of Chair is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although expenses for travel may be claimed.
Biographies of all our current staff can be found at www.c-r.org/about/staff. Biographies of our current
Board members can be found at www.c-r.org/landing-page/our-trustees.
HOW TO APPLY
Click here for more information about the role's responsibilities and person specification: Board Chair Appointment Brief
To apply to be the next Chair of Conciliation Resources, please provide the following:
• A letter of interest explaining your motivation for applying, your interest in the role and how you meet the requirements for the position of Chair. This should be a maximum of 2 sides of A4.
• An up-to-date CV.
All the above should be emailed to recruitment@c-r.org clearly marked “Chair Application” in the subject line.
All applications will be acknowledged and will be reviewed on an on-going basis by members of the Board Nominations Committee.
The closing date for applications is 30 June 2026.
Specific interview dates will be shared separately with shortlisted candidates, the goal is for the new Chair to join the Board at the start of 2027.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Myriam Al Khalil (mkhalil@c-r.org) who will make the arrangements.
Download for this role: Board Chair Appointment Brief