Volunteer Opportunity: Head of Events & Projects – Salford Pride
Location: Greater Manchester (Hybrid)
Candidates are required to be able to commit 6-8 hours a week and be able to attend two meetings a month in Salford.
About The Role
Salford Pride is seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to join our volunteer leadership team as Head of Events & Projects. This pivotal voluntary role is central to the planning, coordination, and successful delivery of all Pride-branded events and initiatives — including our flagship annual celebration, The Pink Picnic.
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and deliver events that champion inclusion, visibility, and empowerment for the LGBTQ+ community across Salford and Greater Manchester.
Reporting to the Committee Lead, and working closely with the Board of Trustees, the Head of Events & Projects will be responsible for leading the Events Team volunteers, overseeing the development and execution of events, and ensuring that all activities align with Salford Pride’s mission and values.
The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, project management, and organisational skills, along with a passion for inclusive community engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, development, and delivery of all Salford Pride events and projects, including one-off events and our flagship event, The Pink Picnic.
- Manage, support, and motivate the Events Team volunteers, fostering an inclusive and collaborative team culture.
- Develop and propose innovative and engaging event concepts to the Committee Lead and Board of Trustees.
- Ensure all events and projects meet required health and safety standards, and manage risk assessments in collaboration with the Board and Chair.
- Work cross-functionally with departments such as Marketing, Fundraising, and Communications to ensure cohesive event promotion and community engagement.
- Act as a secondary contact for sponsors and partners; support sponsorship acquisition and relationship management.
- Monitor and manage event budgets and resource allocation, ensuring accountability and value.
- Provide regular updates and reporting to the Committee Lead and Board of Trustees.
- Uphold and promote Salford Pride’s values of diversity, equity, and inclusion across all activities.
- Conduct post-event reviews to evaluate success and identify areas for improvement.
- Ensure all major decisions, sponsorships, and events are approved by the Board of Trustees prior to execution.
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in event management, project leadership, or volunteer coordination, preferably in a non-profit, grassroots, or community-led setting
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to effectively manage and inspire volunteers
- Excellent organisational, planning, and multitasking abilities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage a broad range of stakeholders
- Sound understanding of event safety, risk management, and logistics
- Experience in sponsorship development or partnership management
- Familiarity with LGBTQ+ community engagement and awareness of the issues facing the community
- Experience working in a volunteer-led or non-hierarchical organisational structure
Why Volunteer with Salford Pride?
- Take a leading role in delivering inclusive, high-impact community events
- Develop your leadership and project management experience in a strategic volunteer role
- Work alongside a committed and passionate volunteer team
- Help shape the future of Salford Pride’s public presence and community engagement
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