Chair of WaterAid International
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
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£44,300
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1135 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £44,300, and WaterAid is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 1111 (Chief executives and senior officials, Chair of an international Board heading a large organisation). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1135 Charitable organisation managers and directors Most likely code | £33,400 | £35,500 | £39,900 | £44,300 |
1111 Chief executives and senior officials Also possible | £61,600 | £70,400 | £79,300 | £88,100 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
WaterAid's vision is of a world where everyone, everywhere has safe and sustainable Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH).
WaterAid has set itself ambitious goals. In addition to measuring our success by the millions of people reached with our service delivery work, we are also measuring the hundreds of millions of people we reach through sector focussed investment by others, especially government and development banks. By 2032, we hope to see:
- 400 million more people with sustainable and safe Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
- $15 billion more investment per year for WASH in low-and middle-income countries
WaterAid is seeking a mission-driven and inclusive leader with experience chairing international Boards.
The Chair's term is 4 years, with the possibility to extend up to another 4 years. It is a voluntary role requiring 0.5-1 day a week, 25-35 days equivalent annually.
To read the full role profile, information pack and details about how to apply, please see:
https://www.macaulaysearch.com/opportunities
To download the full candidate pack, click here
The application deadline is October 12th, 2026.
Benefits
Our Commitment
Our People Promise
We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose - where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal Opportunities
Safeguarding
We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).
Together, we'll change the world through water.
Join us and be part of the change!
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with WaterAid, so check their own site for the current details.
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Not necessarily. WaterAid holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1135 going rate of £44,300. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.