Job Description
Your Pride In London
Year after year, London's Pride celebrations bring people together in amazing ways. The connections and community we build lay the groundwork for a brighter, more inclusive future. Now's your opportunity to play a meaningful part of Pride in London.
Pride in London is embracing a renewed sense of purpose that resonates with everyone. We stand as a beacon to highlight ongoing challenges within the LGBTQ+ community, even amidst progress. Our roots intertwine the protest origins of Pride with the spirit of celebration. Our guiding values – Visibility, Unity, and Equality – drive every step we take.
Our incredible team is a blend of passionate staff and volunteers who champion diversity, inclusivity, and understanding. We hail from diverse walks of life, forming a vibrant community of change-makers. Our ultimate goal? To amplify awareness of LGBTQ+ matters and advocate for the rights that ensure equal lives for all.
With a diverse and dedicated year-round team of around 150 volunteers, we orchestrate Pride in London, the incredible event that unites us all. Your unique voice can contribute to the symphony
Pride in London stands committed to truly representing every facet of our community. We celebrate equality, diversity, and inclusion. Our focus is on enriching the diversity of our volunteers, ensuring that Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled, Trans, and all communities are vividly reflected within our teams.
We invite you to join us and become part of Pride in London's journey.
Your role
The Director of Community Engagement and Outreach serves as the key liaison between Pride in London and the city's diverse LGBTQ+ communities. This role leads community engagement initiatives, oversees the Community Council and Youth Board, and ensures Pride in London's events and programmes are inclusive and representative. The Director plays a crucial part in fostering meaningful connections and amplifying diverse LGBTQ+ voices across London.
Your Responsibilities:
Lead community engagement initiatives with London's diverse LGBTQ+ communities.
Develop and implement strategies to foster meaningful connections and partnerships.
Oversee the Community Council, ensuring effective representation and collaboration.
Manage the Youth Board, nurturing young LGBTQ+ voices and leadership.
Create and maintain open channels of communication between Pride in London and various LGBTQ+ groups.
Organise and facilitate community meetings, focus groups, and feedback sessions.
Identify opportunities for Pride in London to support and amplify grassroots LGBTQ+ initiatives.
Ensure Pride in London's events and programmes are inclusive and representative of the entire LGBTQ+ spectrum.
What you'll bring to the role
A strong understanding of the LGBTQ+ community, including current issues, needs, and aspirations.
Exceptional communication and social skills, with the ability to engage diverse groups effectively.
Lived experience as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.
A proven track record in community organising, outreach, or similar roles.
The ability to build and maintain relationships with various stakeholders.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Cultural competence and sensitivity to intersectional identities within the LGBTQ+ community.
Experience in event planning and programme development.
Adaptability and resilience in navigating complex social and political landscapes.
Passion for LGBTQ+ rights and a commitment to fostering an inclusive society.
Role Details
Senior Leadership - Volunteer Role
What you'll get from Pride In London:
Be Yourself, No Masks
Friendly induction, year-round training
New professional experience
Expand network
Connect with volunteers
Commitment to celebrating diversity and promoting inclusivity
Diversity & Inclusion
Our volunteer team is more than amazing – they inspire great ideas, generate needed sponsorship, drive forward our operational plans, capture Pride moments and help make Pride in London a fantastic place to volunteer and work.
We endeavour to attract and recruit a diverse mix of employees and volunteers who are representative of the diversity in our LGBTQ+ communities which gives us a great opportunity to have access to a broad range of ideas and allows us to deliver an inclusive event that you expect from Pride in London. Therefore, we actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, particularly women, people of colour and those from the trans and non-binary communities.
Year after year, London's Pride celebrations bring people together in amazing ways. The connections and community we build lay the groundwork for a brighter, more inclusive future. Now's your opportunity to play a meaningful part of Pride in London.
Pride in London is embracing a renewed sense of purpose that resonates with everyone. We stand as a beacon to highlight ongoing challenges within the LGBTQ+ community, even amidst progress. Our roots intertwine the protest origins of Pride with the spirit of celebration. Our guiding values – Visibility, Unity, and Equality – drive every step we take.
Our incredible team is a blend of passionate staff and volunteers who champion diversity, inclusivity, and understanding. We hail from diverse walks of life, forming a vibrant community of change-makers. Our ultimate goal? To amplify awareness of LGBTQ+ matters and advocate for the rights that ensure equal lives for all.
With a diverse and dedicated year-round team of around 150 volunteers, we orchestrate Pride in London, the incredible event that unites us all. Your unique voice can contribute to the symphony
Pride in London stands committed to truly representing every facet of our community. We celebrate equality, diversity, and inclusion. Our focus is on enriching the diversity of our volunteers, ensuring that Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled, Trans, and all communities are vividly reflected within our teams.
We invite you to join us and become part of Pride in London's journey.
Your role
The Director of Community Engagement and Outreach serves as the key liaison between Pride in London and the city's diverse LGBTQ+ communities. This role leads community engagement initiatives, oversees the Community Council and Youth Board, and ensures Pride in London's events and programmes are inclusive and representative. The Director plays a crucial part in fostering meaningful connections and amplifying diverse LGBTQ+ voices across London.
Your Responsibilities:
Lead community engagement initiatives with London's diverse LGBTQ+ communities.
Develop and implement strategies to foster meaningful connections and partnerships.
Oversee the Community Council, ensuring effective representation and collaboration.
Manage the Youth Board, nurturing young LGBTQ+ voices and leadership.
Create and maintain open channels of communication between Pride in London and various LGBTQ+ groups.
Organise and facilitate community meetings, focus groups, and feedback sessions.
Identify opportunities for Pride in London to support and amplify grassroots LGBTQ+ initiatives.
Ensure Pride in London's events and programmes are inclusive and representative of the entire LGBTQ+ spectrum.
What you'll bring to the role
A strong understanding of the LGBTQ+ community, including current issues, needs, and aspirations.
Exceptional communication and social skills, with the ability to engage diverse groups effectively.
Lived experience as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.
A proven track record in community organising, outreach, or similar roles.
The ability to build and maintain relationships with various stakeholders.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Cultural competence and sensitivity to intersectional identities within the LGBTQ+ community.
Experience in event planning and programme development.
Adaptability and resilience in navigating complex social and political landscapes.
Passion for LGBTQ+ rights and a commitment to fostering an inclusive society.
Role Details
Senior Leadership - Volunteer Role
What you'll get from Pride In London:
Be Yourself, No Masks
Friendly induction, year-round training
New professional experience
Expand network
Connect with volunteers
Commitment to celebrating diversity and promoting inclusivity
Diversity & Inclusion
Our volunteer team is more than amazing – they inspire great ideas, generate needed sponsorship, drive forward our operational plans, capture Pride moments and help make Pride in London a fantastic place to volunteer and work.
We endeavour to attract and recruit a diverse mix of employees and volunteers who are representative of the diversity in our LGBTQ+ communities which gives us a great opportunity to have access to a broad range of ideas and allows us to deliver an inclusive event that you expect from Pride in London. Therefore, we actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, particularly women, people of colour and those from the trans and non-binary communities.
💡 Quick Summary
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Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Event Management Jobs is a plus.
