Position Description

Are you passionate about equipping young people with the skills to respond to conflict, injustice, and polarisation through dialogue, non-violent action, human rights, and democratic participation?

About the role

SNS is seeking an exceptional Chair to lead its Board at a critical and exciting stage of development. Joining our Board as a Chair or as a Trustee is a great opportunity to play a meaningful role in an organisation doing vital work at the intersection of peace education, conflict resolution, and youth leadership.

We are also keen to hear from prospective Trustees and welcome a wide range of skills and backgrounds. Even if you only partially meet the criteria, we encourage you to submit an Expression of Interest.

What difference will you make?

SNS is at a pivotal moment. Following a period of significant growth and overcoming challenge, the organisation has emerged more resilient, more experienced, and more needed than ever. The incoming Chair will help consolidate that progress, strengthening governance, continue to build and grow our community relationships while creating the conditions for sustainable growth. Your leadership will directly shape how many young people SNS is able to reach, and how effectively the organisation can fulfil its mission over the next five years.

Main duties

• Chair quarterly Board meetings, with clarity, focus, and constructive challenge
• Act as a trusted critical friend and sounding board to the Board of Trustees, Executive Director, and Leaderhsip Team
• Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and governance requirements in line with Charity Commission standards
• Maintain a strong understanding of SNS’s programmes and educational approach, ensuring alignment with the charity’s mission
• Oversee key organisational risks, including financial, reputational, and safeguarding
• Represent and support SNS externally opening doors to fundraising, partnerships, and organisational growth
• Help shape the next chapter of SNS’s governance

Location: Remote, with occasional visits to the London office and external events

Time commitment: 1-2 days per month

Salary: This is a non-remunerated role.

Application deadline: 31st May 2026

Selection Criteria

About you

• Strong alignment with the vision, mission, and values of SNS
• Proven C-Suite experience or board experience
• Understanding of charity good governance, compliance, and accountability
• Experience managing institutional, reputational, and safeguarding risks
• Strong personal credibility and ability to represent the organisation publicly
• Strong charity level financial understanding
• Political and cultural awareness, with the ability to navigate sensitive contexts
• Commitment to the role and availability (approximately 1-2 days per month)

Trustee Expression of Interest:

SNS will be looking to build on its current board following the appointment of a new Chair.

We are particularly interested in individuals with backgrounds in education, law, fundraising, government and public policy, interfaith dialogue, digital communications, or faith community engagement, especially those with connections in the Midlands or North of England. You do not need to meet every criterion to express interest.

If you feel that you are better suited as a Trustee for SNS, please complete the Expression of Interest Form linked below to hear about our next recruitment cycle for trustees:

SNS – Trustee Expression of Interest Form – Fill in form

How to Apply

Please send a CV and a covering letter outlining your interest in the role and your relevant experience. In your covering letter, please also set out your motivation for applying, and committed to the mission of SNS to [email protected]

To request the full Chair Recruitment Pack, please email [email protected]

Our approach to recruitment

SNS is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and appoint based on merit through a fair and transparent process.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please let us know and we will do our best to support you.

For more information about SNS, you can explore their AI tool:
https://solutionsnotsides.co.uk/about-us/FAQs/get-your-questions-answered-from-leadership