Support a migration organisation striving for systemic change
We are looking for a Chair with leadership experience to ensure we deliver our strategy and objectives, whilst fighting for migrants' rights and justice.
The Migrants’ Rights Network has evolved since 2006 from a research and policy-focused organisation to one that campaigns and stands in solidarity with all migrants in their fights for rights and justice. We co-curate campaigns using anti-oppression practices to create transformational change, extending beyond the individual impact on migrants’ lives, to tackle oppression at its source. We believe it is not enough to reform structures and systems which are foundationally discriminatory. We are calling for a complete overhaul, and for migrants, including refugees to lead that change.
We are now slowly but surely embedding a transformational change approach into our work and practices, and we are excited to continue this in the coming years. This means we need leadership from a Chair who is going to keep this front and centre of our strategy and objectives.
The Role of an MRN Chair
As with any small charitable organisation, we are reliant on the skills and dedication of the trustees to support the organisation. We pride ourselves on a diverse board which primarily consists of those with the lived migrant, including refugee experiences.
Chair Role Description
This is a volunteer role for the Chair of the Board of Trustees. The Chair will oversee the strategic direction of the organisation, lead board meetings, ensure effective governance and financial oversight with the other trustees , and work closely with the CEO.
In most circumstances, it would also be desirable for the Chair to have knowledge of the type of work undertaken by the organisation and a wider involvement with the voluntary sector and other networks.
An inclusive board & organisation
We want to reflect the communities we engage with, and therefore want to continue to attract those with the lived experience of migrating or the refugee system, who are from racialised or migratised backgrounds. We are also keen for those under 25 and those living outside of London to apply.
What do we need?
We need trustees who will:
A commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, and leadership.
Person specification
In addition to the person specification for a trustee, the Chair should have the following qualities:
In most circumstances, it would also be desirable for the Chair to have knowledge of the type of work undertaken by the organisation and a wider involvement with the voluntary sector and other networks.
The Chair of Trustees is a key role in our organisation, and instrumental in ensuring that MRN is achieving its objectives and purpose, whilst complying with its governing document and other legal requirements.
Trustees are key to developing and delivering the strategy that will help drive the organisation forward to to work alongside all migrants in their fights for rights and justice.
As a trustee you will be able to apply your significant skills and abilities, while working alongside devoted and enthusiastic trustees and staff who are committed to working and campaigning for the rights of all migrants.
If you are interested in applying please send a CV and a covering letter (max one page) explaining why you are interested in joining the organisation as a governance trustee, and how you meet the skills, experience and background we currently seek.
You can also send a short 3-5min video on why you would like to join the board addressing the points above along with your CV.
Please send your application by 9am, 28 April 2025. Interviews will likely take in May.
