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Join to apply for the Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) (Volunteer Role) at Pride in London.

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: 30th November

Interviews: W/B 1st & 8th December

Role Start Date: ASAP or January 2026

Role End/Review Date: August 2026

The Volunteer Director of DEI will lead the organisation’s strategic approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that Pride in London’s values of visibility, unity, and equality are embedded across our culture, governance, operations, and community engagement. This role supports our mission to create an inclusive and equitable environment for volunteers, staff, partners, and the communities we serve. This role reports to The Board & CEO.

• Approx. 6–8 hours per week (flexible, depending on activity cycle)
• Voluntary appointment, renewable subject to review
• Weekly Online Meetings, Attendance at monthly All Team meetings and quarterly Board sessions

• Develop and implement a multi-year DEI strategy aligned with Pride in London’s mission and values.
• Review and strengthen organisational policies, governance, and procedures to ensure they uphold inclusion, equity, and accessibility.
• Provide strategic guidance to the CEO, Board, and Senior Leadership Team on DEI best practices and emerging issues.
• Coordinate DEI training, awareness programmes, and learning opportunities for volunteers and staff.
• Establish measurable DEI goals and report progress to the Board, highlighting areas for improvement.
• Champion diverse and inclusive representation across all Pride in London events, partnerships, and communications.
• Build relationships with community organisations, advocacy groups, and partners to ensure Pride in London’s work reflects the full diversity of London’s LGBTQ+ communities.
• Lead internal working groups or committees focused on equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives.
• Serve as an ambassador for DEI within and beyond the organisation, representing Pride in London with integrity and empathy.

• A strong commitment to LGBTQ+ equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Demonstrated experience in leading or contributing to DEI initiatives.
• Strategic thinker with strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills.
• Empathetic and collaborative approach with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and manage volunteer responsibilities effectively.

• Experience in the voluntary, community, or events sector.
• Understanding of UK equality and inclusion legislation (e.g. Equality Act 2010).
• Familiarity with DEI metrics, data analysis, or reporting.
• Experience delivering training or capacity‑building programmes.

• 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

• 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.