British Sign Language (BSL) Coordinator (Volunteer Role) at Pride in London

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fluency in British Sign Language, Experience with Deaf Communities, Event Coordination, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Passion for LGBTQ+ Inclusion

Industry

Description

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 Your Role The BSL Manager will oversee the coordination and organisation of 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. The role will involve working closely with accessibility teams, volunteer interpreters, and event coordinators to create an inclusive and welcoming environment. Time Commitment & Term Approximately 6-8 hours per week, with flexibility around peak activity periods. Attendance to online Weekly Meetings as well as, In Person Monthly All Team Meetings. Your Responsibilities Recruit, manage, and coordinate a team of professional BSL interpreters for the Pride in London event. Conduct pre-event briefings and oversee interpreters during the event to ensure smooth operation. Develop and manage interpreter schedules, ensuring adequate coverage across various event locations. Handling all contracts and payment for BSL interpreters. Work closely with the Accessibility Team to integrate BSL provisions into wider accessibility initiatives. Provide training and guidance to the team on event logistics and key messaging. Ensure clear communication between interpreters, stage managers, and event teams. What you'll bring to Pride in London 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. What you’ll get joining Pride in London Be yourself, no masks! Friendly Induction, year-round Training Opportunity to be a crucial part of delivering the Pride in London Parade Expand network Connect with Volunteers Commitment to celebrating diversity and promoting inclusivity Diversity & Inclusion Our volunteer team is more than amazing – they inspire great ideas, generate needed sponsorship, drive forward our operational plans, capture Pride moments and help make Pride in London a fantastic place to volunteer and work. We endeavour to attract and recruit a diverse mix of employees and volunteers who are representative of the diversity in our LGBT+ communities which gives us a great opportunity to have access to a broad range of ideas and allows us to deliver an inclusive event that you expect from Pride in London. Therefore, we actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, particularly women, people of colour and those from the trans and non-binary communities.

Responsibilities

The BSL Coordinator will oversee the coordination and organization of BSL interpreters for Pride in London, ensuring accessibility for Deaf and hard-of-hearing attendees. This includes managing schedules, conducting briefings, and collaborating with various teams to create an inclusive environment.