Grants & Applications Lead (Leadership Team 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.

Application Closing: 26th November

Interviews: W/B 1st & 8th December

Please note that we reserve the right to close roles before the advertised closing date, should we receive too many applicants. Early applications are advised.

Your Role

Role Start Date: ASAP or January 2026

Role End/Review Date: August 2026

The Leadership Team Lead for Grants & Applications will play a crucial role in identifying, developing, and managing funding opportunities that support Pride in London’s mission and operations. This role focuses on securing grants, donations, and sponsorships from public bodies, trusts, and foundations, ensuring that funding applications align with our strategic priorities and values.

This position is ideal for a passionate individual who wants to use their grant-writing and
fundraising expertise to make a tangible impact within the LGBTQ+ community.

Time Commitment
Approx. 6–8 hours per week, depending on funding deadlines.

Weekly leadership team meetings, Monthly All Team Meetings and regular check-ins with the Chief Executive.

Your Responsibilities

• Research and identify suitable grant and funding opportunities from public, private, and charitable sources.
• Lead the preparation and submission of compelling grant applications and funding
  proposals.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to gather information, budgets, and impact data for applications.
• Maintain a grant tracker to monitor application progress, deadlines, and outcomes.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with funders, partners, and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all funding and reporting requirements.
• Provide regular updates to the Director of Partnerships & Growth and the Senior
  Leadership Team on funding performance.
• Contribute to building long-term sustainability by identifying new funding streams that align with organisational priorities.
• Support internal teams to strengthen their understanding of grant processes and
  income generation opportunities.

What you'll bring to Pride in London

Essential

• Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce persuasive and well structured funding applications.
• Experience researching, preparing, or submitting grant or funding proposals.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Collaborative and proactive approach, with confidence working across multiple teams.
• Commitment to Pride in London’s values of visibility, unity, and equality.

Desirable

• Experience working in a non-profit, charity, or community-based organisation.
• Knowledge of the UK charitable funding landscape.
• Familiarity with reporting requirements for grant-funded projects.
• Experience in relationship management or stakeholder engagement.

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.