Timeline, Application Process and How to apply

Timeline

Application Process

Thewlis Graham Associates will acknowledge all applications. These will be assessed against the criteria in the Role and Responsibilities sections and Person Specification and the people who best meet these will be invited for interview with Thewlis Graham Associates. These will be held online.

Those candidates not invited to interview will be advised by email.

Longlisted candidates will also be advised by email. After a consultation between the iO and Thewlis Graham Associates, a shortlist will be drawn up and shortlisted candidates invited for interview with the recruitment panel. These will be online also. All candidates will be informed of the outcome following this date.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please complete the three steps below, emailing your documentation to applications@thewlisgraham.com quoting reference AC0501.

1. Your CV in Word format only.
2. A covering letter containing:

• A personal statement which fully addresses the criteria listed in the role and responsibilities section.
• Answers to the following questions, illustrating your responses with examples or evidence from your own life experiences – these could be from your working, volunteering, community, or personal life:
  • Why are you interested in joining the iO specifically? (300 words)
  • What knowledge, skills and experience have you gained in your life that you would bring to our Board? (500 words)
  • How would you make a difference to the iO? (200 words)
• Your availability for the time commitment required.
• The name, job title, organisation, email address and mobile number of two professional referees (Please note referees will not be approached without your prior permission).
• Confirmation that you are not disqualified under the Charities Act.

3. Please complete the Diversity Monitoring form, please see link below

Please ensure that you include your mobile phone number and email address in your application. Do not hesitate to contact Sarah Thewlis by email: applications@thewlisgraham.com if you have any queries. If you would prefer to receive this candidate brief in a more accessible format, please contact us.