Join the Partnership

Deadline: 23.59, Friday 27th February

We are looking for two representatives based at London equalities groups to become the first co-chairs of the new London Resilience Equalities Partnership.

Who is eligible to become a co-chair?

Co-chair applications are open to individuals based at London-based or London-focused organisations or collectives whose primary purpose is to support, represent, or advocate for people and communities experiencing  discrimination, disadvantage or exclusion linked to one or more  protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, and who meet the  following criteria:

• Work directly with communities and/or are led by people with lived experience of marginalisation.
• Are willing to share insights from lived experience and engage  before, during and after emergencies to ensure marginalised groups are  supported and centred in LRF efforts.
• Share a commitment to equity, inclusion, intersectionality, anti-discrimination and human rights for all.
• Are willing to agree to the Partnership’s terms of reference, including the code of conduct.

What will I be expected to do if I become a co-chair?

Co-chairs provide strategic, facilitative leadership on behalf of the Partnership and act as a key bridge between equalities groups and the London Resilience Forum. They are expected to act in the collective  interests of the Partnership, rather than representing the views of their own organisations, and to uphold the values and principles set out in the Terms of Reference and Code of Conduct. The co-chairs will be supported by the secretariat to: 

• Provide inclusive, facilitative leadership that enables diverse equalities groups to participate meaningfully and safely in the  Partnership’s work
• Plan and chair quarterly and ad-hoc Partnership meetings, ensuring agendas reflect member priorities and allow space for challenge, learning and collaboration
• Attend, prepare for and follow up on London Resilience Forum and London Resilience Programme Board meetings, feeding back to members and amplifying collective Partnership perspectives
• Support constructive relationships between the Partnership, London Resilience Forum members, and other relevant stakeholders
• Work closely with the Secretariat to develop and deliver Partnership priorities, workplans and outputs
• Represent the Partnership at ad-hoc meetings with London Resilience  Forum members, policy stakeholders and funders, where agreed by members
• Support the consistent and fair application of the Partnership’s Code of Conduct
• Champion equity, accessibility, trauma-informed practice and non-extractive engagement across all Partnership activities

What is the term length and selection process? 

In the first year of the Partnership, April 2026 – March 2027, to aid the establishment of the Partnership, interim co-chairs are being recruited through an open online call for applications. Interested parties will submit a short application form and possibly attend an interview. Interviews will be conducted by a panel comprising representatives from London Resilience, Protection Approaches, the London Communities Emergencies Partnership (LCEP), and at least one equalities group that did not apply for co-chair positions.

Interim co-chairs will follow a short onboarding process and will serve a one-year term to support the Partnership’s formation and initial operations. After the one-year start-up period, in April 2027 co-chairs of the partnership will be selected by the members through an open and transparent election process. The sitting chairs will be able to stand at that election. 

Is this a funded role?

Yes, the organisations where co-chairs are based will receive £2,000 of funding to help cover their time to engage with the Partnership.

How do I apply? 

To apply please complete the application form on the link below no later than 23.59 on Friday 27th February. If you have any questions or would like to talk to us first please email on: equalitiespartnership@protectionapproaches.org