IT Lead (Volunteer role)
Lead IT for the UK's biggest Pride! Manage Google Workspace, security protocols & volunteer device support. Google Workspace admin experience required. 4-6hrs/week volunteer role. Be part of something
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 IT Lead role is crucial in managing Pride in London's Google Workspace environment and providing comprehensive IT support to our teams. You'll oversee our cloud-based systems whilst ensuring robust security protocols and desktop support.
As the IT Lead, you will manage our Google Workspace administration whilst leading IT support operations and maintaining security protocols across all devices and systems.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Administer and manage Pride in London's Google Workspace environment including user accounts, permissions, and system configuration
Develop and implement security protocols and BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies for volunteers using personal devices
Provide technical support for staff and volunteers accessing Pride in London systems on their personal devices
Manage email systems, shared drives, and collaboration tools within Google Workspace
Lead incident response for security breaches, system outages, and technical issues
Train team members on IT security best practices, BYOD compliance, and Google Workspace tools
WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE ROLE
Proven experience with Google Workspace administration including user management and security settings
Strong knowledge of BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies and mobile device management
Understanding of cybersecurity best practices, password policies, and data protection protocols for personal devices
Experience with IT incident response and problem-solving in cloud-based environments
Excellent communication skills for providing technical guidance on personal device security to volunteers
Role Details
This is a volunteer role with commitment of 4-6 hours per week.
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
We encourage applications from Black, Brown, Asian, and ethnically diverse candidates, as well as disabled people and trans people.
Our Culture
Our volunteers are driven and passionate about what they do. Putting on one of London's largest one-day events requires dedication and perseverance.
Although a lot of our work is completed remotely, there will be plenty of opportunities to meet with your team and others throughout the year to not only plan what's ahead but to socialise too.
We're looking for enthusiastic people to join the organisation so we can provide a platform for every part of London’s LGBTQ+ community.
About Pride in London
Pride in London is run in majority by a group of volunteers who are passionate about equality and diversity. We are a not-for-profit organisation, and any surplus funds we raise are used to support the LGBTQ+ communities and improve the event.
Pride in London includes people of every race and faith, whether disabled or able-bodied, and all sexualities and genders including lesbian, gay, bisexual, asexual, queer, questioning, intersex, trans*, genderqueer, gender variant or non-binary as well as straight and cis allies.
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