Head of Community Engagement (Volunteer role)
Your Pride In London
Pride in London means many things to many people, it belongs to our community and it belongs to you; come and join the conversation!
Pride in London has a renewed sense of purpose to highlight the challenges still facing the LGBT+ community today despite progress. We are run by a group of volunteers who are passionate about equality and diversity and are drawn from all walks of life. Pride aims to raise awareness of LGBT+ issues and campaign for the freedoms that will allow all of our community to live their lives on a genuinely equal footing.
Around 250 people volunteer year-round to help us deliver what has become a world-class Pride. It is our intention for Pride in London to best represent all parts of our community and we continue to actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, particularly women, People of Colour and those from the trans and non-binary communities. All applications are important to us so if you’d like to be part of the future of Pride in London please register your interest or share this opportunity with your network.
Your role
The Head of Community Engagement 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 Council, and helps ensure Pride in London’s events and programmes are inclusive and representative. You will build meaningful connections and amplify diverse LGBTQ+ voices across London.
Your responsibilities
Lead community engagement initiatives with London's diverse LGBTQ+ communities.
Develop and implement strategies to create meaningful connections and partnerships.
Oversee the Community events, ensuring effective representation and collaboration.
Manage the Youth council, 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 Londons events and programmes are inclusive and representative of the entire LGBTQ+ spectrum.
What you’ll bring to the role
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.
Understanding of LGBTQ+ communities through lived experience, volunteering, community involvement or professional experience.
Proven track record in community organising, outreach, or similar roles.
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 an inclusive society.
Role Details
Senior Leadership – Volunteer Role
Time commitment: 6–8 hours per week.
What you’ll get joining Pride in London
A friendly and welcoming induction course and a variety of training that’s offered throughout the year
An opportunity to get new and relevant professional experience
A chance to broaden your professional network
Play an important part in delivering the Pride in London event
Social opportunities to meet the diverse and friendly bunch who volunteer for Pride in London
- Location
- London
- Remote status
- Hybrid
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.