Chair of WaterAid International
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£44,300
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1135 (72% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £44,300, and RESILIENT WATER ACCELERATOR LIMITED is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
Worth checking: this could also be SOC 4113 (Officers of non-governmental organisations), which is not on the eligible-occupation list. Ask RESILIENT WATER ACCELERATOR LIMITED what the duties actually are.
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 |
4113 Officers of non-governmental organisations Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
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
Chair of WaterAid International
WaterAid is seeking a mission-driven and inclusive leader with experience chairing international Boards.
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
The international Board is a committed team that works to guide the WaterAid organisation to achieve our vision. The Board are bold, innovative and focused on impact.
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.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with RESILIENT WATER ACCELERATOR LIMITED, so check their own site for the current details.
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. RESILIENT WATER ACCELERATOR LIMITED 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.