Salford Pride
Head of Events & Projects - Volunteer
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Head of Events & Projects
The Head of Events & Projects holds a pivotal voluntary leadership role within Salford Pride, overseeing the strategic planning, coordination, and delivery of all Pride-branded events and projects.
What difference will you make?
By volunteering with Salford Pride, you will play a vital role in strengthening the charity’s ability to support the local LGBTQ+ community. Your time and effort will help extend the charities reach, assisting with events, projects and outreach. This contribution will directly enhance the charity’s capacity to deliver inclusive, person-centred events, reduce social isolation, and promote equality. Beyond the practical help, your presence as a committed ally or peer will foster a sense of belonging and visibility, helping to build a more inclusive and supportive environment for LGBTQ+ individuals in Salford.
What are we looking for?
Required Skills And Experience
- Proven experience in event management, project leadership, or volunteer coordination, preferably within a non-profit or community-focused setting.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage volunteers.
- Excellent organisational, planning, and multitasking abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to engage diverse stakeholders, partners, and volunteers.
- Solid understanding of risk management and health and safety regulations related to event delivery.
- Experience in sponsorship development and partnership management is desirable.
- Passion for promoting inclusivity, community empowerment, and fundraising within the LGBTQ+ sector.
- Ability to adapt to a dynamic volunteer-led environment and work collaboratively with the Committee Lead, Board, and wider team.
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What will you be doing?
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, development, and execution of Salford Pride’s events and projects, including regular, one-off, and flagship events.
- Manage, support, and motivate the Events Team volunteers, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture.
- Develop innovative event concepts and present proposals to the Committee Lead and Board of Trustees for approval.
- Ensure all events and projects comply with health, safety, and risk management standards, collaborating closely with the Committee Lead, Board of Trustees, and Chair.
- Oversee coordination between the Events Team and other departments, including Marketing, Fundraising, and Communications, to maximise engagement and attendance.
- Act as the secondary point of contact for sponsors and partners related to events, assisting with sponsorship acquisition and relationship management.
- Monitor budgets and resource allocation for events and projects, ensuring efficient and effective use of funds.
- Provide regular updates and reports to the Committee Lead and Board of Trustees on event planning progress, challenges, and outcomes.
- Champion Salford Pride’s values of diversity, equity, and inclusion across all events and projects.
- Facilitate post-event reviews and feedback sessions to drive continuous improvement.
- Ensure that all major events, sponsorship agreements, and project plans receive final sign-off from the Board of Trustees before execution.
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