Public Affairs Lead (Volunteer role)
Be our voice in government! Engage ministers & city officials to advance LGBTQ+ rights. Experience in political stakeholder engagement required
Your Pride
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
As our Public Affairs Lead, you will be a crucial link between our organisation and key government/political stakeholders. Your primary focus will be on engaging with government ministers and city officials to advance the interests of Pride in London and the broader LGBTQ+ community. You will play a vital role in shaping our legislative environment and ensuring our voice is heard at the highest levels of government.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and execute our public affairs strategy
Build relationships with government decision-makers
Represent Pride in London at high-level meetings and events
Advise on policy issues and political developments
Monitor relevant legislative and policy changes
Collaborate on government-focused messaging and campaigns
Organise meetings and events with government officials and other political leaders
Prepare briefing documents and presentations
WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE ROLE
Experience in public affairs or government relations (3+ years preferred)
Strong understanding of UK politics and LGBTQ+ policy issues
Network of government/political contacts
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
Passion for LGBTQ+ rights and Pride in London's mission
Role Details
This is a 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 & InclusionPride in London embraces diversity and inclusion. We recognise that diversity of background, experience and thought enrich our community and empower innovation.
We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all gender, ethnic and cultural backgrounds as well as ages, sexual orientations, abilities, beliefs and experiences. Creating an environment where people feel comfortable being their true selves fosters creativity and community.
- Department
- Communications
- Role
- Public Relations
- Locations
- London
Colleagues
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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