British Sign Language (BSL) Coordinator (Volunteer Role)

British Sign Language (BSL) Coordinator (Volunteer Role)

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Role Overview

Your Pride In London offers an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the city’s most vibrant and inclusive event. The celebrations bring people together in amazing ways, laying the groundwork for a brighter, more inclusive future. As a volunteer, you’ll help build a community of change‑makers that champion LGBTQ+ rights and celebrate diversity.

Application Closing

Application Closing: 26th November

Interviews: 1st & 8th December

Your Role

The BSL Manager will coordinate and organise British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters for Pride in London, ensuring that Deaf and hard‑of‑hearing attendees have full access to the festival’s events, performances and activities.

Time Commitment & Term

• Approximately 6–8 hours per week, with flexibility around peak activity periods.
• Attendance to online weekly meetings and in‑person monthly all‑team meetings.

Your Responsibilities

• Recruit, manage and coordinate a team of professional BSL interpreters for the event.
• Conduct pre‑event briefings and oversee interpreters during the event to ensure smooth operation.
• Develop and manage interpreter schedules, ensuring adequate coverage across event locations.
• Handle all contracts and payments for BSL interpreters.
• Work closely with the Accessibility Team to integrate BSL provisions into wider accessibility initiatives.
• Provide training and guidance on event logistics and key messaging.
• Ensure clear communication between interpreters, stage managers and event teams.

Qualifications

• Fluency in British Sign Language (BSL), ideally Level 6 or native BSL user.
• Experience working with Deaf and hard‑of‑hearing communities.
• Experience coordinating interpreters or managing teams in an event setting.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Passion for LGBTQ+ inclusion and accessibility.

Benefits

• Be yourself – no masks required.
• Friendly induction and year‑round training.
• Opportunity to be a crucial part of delivering the Pride Parade.
• Expand your network.
• Connect with volunteers.
• Commitment to celebrating diversity and promoting inclusivity.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our volunteer team is built to inspire great ideas, generate sponsorship, drive operational plans and capture Pride moments, making Pride in London a fantastic place to volunteer and work. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, especially women, people of colour and those from the trans and non‑binary communities.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Job function

Other

Industries

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