How to Apply – Chair

To formally apply for this position, we would like you to provide an up-to-date CV, completed diversity monitoring form, along with a statement answering the following five questions (max 250 words per answer):  

1. What attracts you to the mission of Comic Relief?
2. At Comic Relief, our values are to have a sense of humour, always; inspire a culture of generosity; break down barriers; make meaningful change; walk the walk; share the stage and make it personal. Choosing one of these, can you tell us what it means to you and an example of how you have demonstrated this?
3. Why do you think you would make an effective Chair for Comic Relief?
4. We work together to bring the best out of each other and are seeking a Chair who can inspire others to achieve their potential and goals. Can you share an example of where you have been able to support an organisation in this context? How did you work with the senior leadership team and what have you learned?
   • Or Can you give us an example of where and how you have supported an organisation through significant strategic change as a Chair or Board Member? How did you work with the senior leadership team and what have you learned?
5. Our vision is for a just world free from poverty. This will not change but how we deliver on this will need to continue to evolve as the external landscape does. As our Chair, how will you support the organisation to be ambitious and focus on the most impactful opportunities?

Please submit your CV and supporting statement on the following link by 11:59pm Sunday 10th November 2024.

If you want to know more about the role or selection process, please contact Valentina Serra from our Executive Search partners, Green Park by emailing Valentina.Serra@green-park.co.uk.

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