Pride in London Trustee (Volunteer Role)

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.

We are a Community Interest Company governed by a Board of Directors (trustees), who set strategy and hold the executive team to account for delivery. Pride in London is the UK’s largest one-day event with around 1.8 million attendees every year.

Application Closing: 16th November @ 5pm

Interviews: W/B 23rd November

Your Role

Trustees provide strategic oversight and governance of Pride in London. They are not involved in day-to-day management, which is led by the CEO and staff team. Trustees bring sound judgement, constructive challenge and accountability at Board level, while at all times upholding the values of the organisation. A helpful summary of trustee roles and responsibilities can be found in the Charity Commission guidance for new trustees.

Your Responsibilities

• Contribute to setting and safeguarding Pride in London's mission, vision and strategy

• Approve the annual budget, business plan and audited accounts

• Hold the CEO and senior team to account for delivery and performance

• Ensure the organisation operates within its legal, constitutional and regulatory obligations

• Identify and manage strategic risk, including financial, reputational and safeguarding risk

• Bring independent, external judgement to Board discussions and decisions

• Serve on at least one Board sub-committee

• Commit sufficient time as required to prepare for and attend Board meetings, committees or working groups and other events as required from time to time

• Ensure equity, diversity and inclusion are integral to all Pride in London activities and agree on structures and processes to achieve this

• Act as an ambassador for Pride in London where appropriate, supporting stakeholder and community relationships

What you'll bring to Pride in London

• A demonstrable commitment to Pride in London's purpose and to LGBTQ+ communities

• Sound, independent judgement and the confidence to challenge constructively

• Willingness to operate at Board level: strategic oversight, not operational delivery

• Understanding of, or willingness to learn, the duties and liabilities of a company director

• Ability to work collaboratively with fellow trustees, the Co-Chair and the CEO

• Relevant professional expertise (for example finance, law, safeguarding, fundraising, communications or major events) is welcome but not essential for every appointmen

We welcome applications from individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences. Previous trustee experience is not required and you will be supported into the role through onboarding and induction. We will also provide or signpost to training as required and provide you with a buddy on the Board.

Time commitment

• Approximately 8 hours a month on average

• Attendance at quarterly Board meetings and the Annual General Meeting

• Membership of one sub-committee, meeting quarterly

• Occasional attendance at Pride events, including the main event in July

Term

Trustees are appointed for an initial term of three years, renewable once, subject to Board approval and performance.

Remuneration

This is an unremunerated, voluntary role. Reasonable expenses are reimbursed in line with Pride in London's expenses policy.

How to apply

Please send a CV and a short covering statement (no more than one page) outlining why you are interested in being a trustee for Pride in London, and what you would bring to the Board. Please refer particularly to the skills we’ve identified in the Person Specification section.

We would also be happy if you would complete this anonymous Equality Monitoring Form. If you would like to get in touch to discuss the role in more detail, the Co-Chairs will in place of individual conversations be holding a webinar on 30th October to answer questions about the position. Attendance at the webinar will not influence the success or otherwise of your application.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. If you have a disability or require reasonable adjustments during your application or interview process, please contact us at yemeonoabhagbe@prideinlondon.org.uk so we can support you appropriately

Use of AI

We understand AI can be a helpful tool but please use it with caution and ensure your application is personalised and accurate.

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.