Chair of Trustees

Beyond Equality

Remote

Unpaid role, expenses paid

Voluntary

Using Anonymous Recruitment

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Job description

About Beyond Equality
Our mission is to support men and boys to embrace positive masculinities so we can end gender-based violence, improve wellbeing, and build safer, more equitable communities across the UK.

Through transformative workshops, systemic change in key settings, and evidence-driven research, we’re reshaping how society understands and supports healthy masculinities. We don’t just work with individuals - we work to influence systems, policies, and cultures.

The Role: Chair of the Board of Trustees
You’ll lead a Board of 6–9 Trustees, working closely with our Managing Director to ensure strong governance, strategic alignment, and accountability. You’ll champion our mission, guide decision-making, and help shape our next chapter, while being a trusted sparring partner to the leadership team.

What We’re Looking For
You are:

Passionate about ending gender-based violence and reimagining masculinities
A confident, inclusive leader who can steer the Board with clarity and care
A skilled facilitator, keeping meetings focused, collaborative, and action-oriented
A strategic thinker who supports the Managing Director and helps the Board function as one
Someone who values equity, evidence, and impact. You aren’t afraid to ask the hard questions
Keen to get involved – attend Beyond Equality events and represent BE externally

In addition, you will bring:

Significant governance experience at senior level, ideally with prior experience as a board member or chair, preferably in the charity or non-profit sector.
Strong understanding of charity governance and regulatory frameworks in the UK.

Knowledge of or experience in areas such as education, gender equality programming, youth engagement, or community development would be an advantage.

Location Requirement

Applicants must be based in the United Kingdom and able to attend Board meetings in person when required. Preference will be given to candidates located within reasonable travel distance of London to facilitate regular engagement with the leadership team and key partners.

About the Board
Our Trustees are a friendly, engaged and diverse group – meeting quarterly (mix of in-person and online), working more deepening in sub-committees and diving deeper into BE’s work by attending sessions and events. As Chair, you’ll help shape recruitment to ensure our Board reflects the communities we serve.

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