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 as a Pride in London volunteer.

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.

Application Closing: 26th November

Interviews: W/B 1st & 8th December 

Please note that we reserve the right to close roles before the advertised closing date, should we receive too many applicants. Early applications are advised.

Your Role

Role Start Date: ASAP or January 2026

Role End/Review Date: August 2026

In this hands-on role as the Deputy Director: Recruitment and Process within People & Culture at Pride in London, you'll champion our vibrant volunteer community while overseeing our recruitment, onboarding, and HR functions. Leading a team of volunteer specialists, you'll develop strategic approaches to attract, welcome, and support everyone within Pride in London, ensuring our organisational values are embedded in everything we do. This pivotal position directly contributes to creating an inclusive and dynamic Pride community.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead our recruitment strategy, overseeing both All Year Round and On the Day recruitment teams to ensure we attract diverse talent aligned with our values.

• Develop and implement streamlined onboarding processes that welcome volunteers effectively and set them up for success from day one.

• Oversee the HR & Policy Advisor to establish best practices in volunteer management, ensuring compliance and creating a supportive framework.

• Champion process improvements across the volunteer journey, from application through to exit, creating consistent and positive experiences.

• Build effective systems to measure volunteer satisfaction and engagement, using insights to continuously enhance our approach.

• Support both staff and volunteers with clear guidance, resources, and development opportunities that empower them in their roles.

• Ensure our organisational values are embedded in all recruitment and people processes, creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

• Deputise for the Director of People & Culture as required

What you'll bring to Pride in London

• Experience in developing and implementing recruitment strategies for large groups of volunteers (Essential)

• Strong understanding of onboarding processes and best practices for volunteer engagement (Essential)

• Knowledge of HR policies and procedures within a volunteer organisation (Desirable)

• Proven track record in process improvement and systems development (Essential)

• Experience managing teams or coordinating multiple workstreams simultaneously (Essential)

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders (Essential)

• Experience with volunteer management software or recruitment platforms (Desirable)

• Previous experience in coordinating large-scale event volunteer recruitment (Desirable)

• Passion for Pride in London's mission and the LGBTQ+ community (Essential)

What you’ll get joining Pride in London

• A Chance to Build New Connections: Pride In London is made up of a diverse collection of individuals, including members of the LGBTQ+ community, allies and activists.

• Sense of Volunteer Purpose and Contribution: Volunteering with Pirde In London gives you the chance to be part of an important annual event which creates an impact on over a million attendees. Many of who it may be their first Pride or their first time in London.

• Networking Opportunities: Volunteers often get the chance to work alongside and interact with key figures and groups within the LGBTQ+ community aswell as hundreds of volunteers from all walks of life.

• Fun and Enjoyment: Volunteering at Pride puts you within a fun, celebratory and vibrant atmosphere, with the opportunity to volunteer at both Pride Event Day and many other events year round.

• Contribution to Social Change: Through volunteering with Pride In London, you will actively be contributing to the ongoing fight for equality and visibility for the LGBTQ+ community, and in turn, helping to create a more inclusive society

Diversity & Inclusion

• Pride 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 volunteer 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.

• Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities to qualified volunteers without judgement or discrimination. As a member of our team, you can expect fair treatment and genuine consideration.

• If this role resonates with your passion for creating positive change, we invite you to apply.