Stages Lead (Volunteer Role)

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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 is 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.

Application Closing: 5th Jan
Interviews: W/B Rolling interviews

Your Role

Role Start Date: January 2026
Role End/Review Date: August 2026

This is a great role for anyone that works in that wants to get a new string to their bow. You will be the main point of contact for one of our stages on the day and will have a team you will oversee. The Production lead will collate and collect all artist information prior to Pride in London. On the day you will be the linchpin between the Talent, Stage Management and wider Pride Team, ensuring that all production elements are in place for each artist prior to their arrival.

You will need to ensure the above process takes place and possibly help during busy times. Working with the Talent Team you will ensure the artist has an effortless time. The role requires interaction with performers, suppliers, community group and other affiliates of Pride in London so good communication skills are key. You should have a good understanding of events and production. The Stages Team is responsible for delivering an authoritative, inclusive, diverse production across currently four sites on the day of Pride in London, including when required additional talent support to Family Area.

Your Responsibilities

• Mentoring, guiding and training junior members of the team.
• Overseeing the team collecting, monitoring and recording of all stage content from artist. This includes tracks, lyrics, production requirements and any other relevant information. This is mainly email based and requires requesting and then recording all data as it is sent in.
• Have a full understanding of the status of the stage at all times and be to report back to the Head of Stages/Pride in London senior stakeholders.
• Role model for Pride in London’s values and behaviours.
• Support by providing necessary tools/knowledge/experience to enable delivery of plans in a timely manner.
• Team management experience would be preferred but isn’t essential.
• Must be free to work on the day of Pride in London.
• Ensure that production is in the interests of the LGBT+ community and meets diversity and inclusion standards.
• Maintain high levels of awareness surrounding current threats and challenges toward the LGBT+ Community – advises directors of risks and potential mitigation.

What You’ll Bring To Pride In London

• Events & production experience with understanding of stage management and technical requirements.
• Team leadership skills – ability to oversee, mentor and coordinate junior team members.
• Strong communication & organisation – excellent email management and stakeholder liaison skills.
• Available on Pride in London event day (mandatory requirement).
• Commitment to LGBT+ inclusion – understanding of community values and diversity priorities.
• Flexible problem‑solver – can multitask across multiple stages and work under pressure.

What You’ll Get Joining Pride In London

• A chance to build new connections with a diverse collection of individuals, including members of the LGBTQ+ community, allies and activists.
• A sense of volunteer purpose and contribution: Volunteering with Pride in London gives you the chance to be part of an important annual event which creates an impact on over a million attendees.
• Networking opportunities: Volunteers often get the chance to work alongside and interact with key figures and groups within the LGBTQ+ community as well as hundreds of volunteers from all walks of life.
• Fun and enjoyment: Volunteering at Pride puts you in 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.