Senior Project Manager - World Pride Bid 2030 (£60k-£65K)

Senior Project Manager - Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £60k - £65K
Hours: 35

Your Pride In London

Year after year, London's Pride celebrations bring people together in extraordinary ways, fostering connections and building a community that lays the groundwork for a brighter, more inclusive future. Now, Pride in London is taking a bold step forward, setting its sights on hosting World Pride 2030 - a transformative opportunity that will elevate our impact to a global scale.

Bidding for World Pride 2030 represents more than just an event; it's a chance to showcase London's boundless commitment to LGBTQ+ rights on the world stage. It's an opportunity to amplify our voice, to challenge ongoing inequalities, and to celebrate the diversity that makes our community strong. For London's LGBTQ+ community, hosting World Pride with the support of key London stakeholders including the Greater London Authority, would be a powerful affirmation of our city's position as a global beacon of LGBTQ+ liberation and celebration.

Key Stakeholders

• Greater London Authority (GLA)

• Outernet

• World Pride 2030 LGBTQ+ Steering Group

Your Role

As the Senior Project Manager for the World Pride 2030 bid, you will play a crucial role in delivering Pride in London's most ambitious project to date. This senior delivery role is essential in supporting London's positioning as the premier choice for hosting this globally significant LGBTQ+ event. You will implement the strategic vision, support high-level partnerships, and manage key components of the bid process, contributing significantly to shaping the future of Pride celebrations worldwide.

Your Responsibilities:

• Support the steering group in implementing strategic objectives and maintaining the highest standards throughout the development process

• Lead the creation of a comprehensive Bid Book for InterPride that effectively showcases London's vision, capabilities, and commitment to hosting World Pride 2030, ensuring compliance with all InterPride bidding requirements and guidelines

• Research and document London's unique strengths, specifically highlighting:

  • Success in delivering Pride in London as a world-class LGBTQ+ celebration

  • Proven operational excellence in Pride event management and growth

  • Wider infrastructure capabilities and event delivery expertise

  • LGBTQ+ cultural significance and community legacy

  • Track record in delivering major international events

• Manage the development of comprehensive event delivery plans encompassing all operational aspects including event programming, venue strategies, crowd management, transportation, security, emergency response, volunteer management and technical requirements

• Define and track measurable outcomes for the bid process, ensuring accountability and demonstrating impact on LGBTQ+ rights and visibility globally

• Maintain and develop working relationships with key stakeholders to gather essential information and secure necessary commitments for the bid book

• Implement community engagement strategy including functional process to engage and bring LGBTQ+ communities with them

• Support budget development and monitor financial projections to demonstrate financial viability

• Contribute to sustainability and accessibility frameworks that will strengthen London's bid position

• Identify and assess potential risks and challenges, developing appropriate mitigation strategies for inclusion in the bid book

• Manage detailed timeline and milestone planning for event delivery

• Support identification of potential corporate partners and sponsorship opportunities to demonstrate financial sustainability

• Coordinate compilation of supporting documentation including letters of support, venue commitments, and infrastructure assessments

• Support new ideas and technology in the bid, including sustainable and accessible approaches

What You'll Bring to the Role:

• Solid experience managing complex projects with international elements, with strong project management and execution skills

• Good understanding of global LGBTQ+ issues and the international pride movement, with cultural competence and demonstrated passion for LGBTQ+ rights

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience working with senior stakeholders and supporting negotiations

• Strategic thinking with the ability to implement plans effectively and engage diverse audiences

• Experience supporting fundraising activities and sponsor relationship management

• Creative mindset with enthusiasm for integrating cutting-edge technologies and sustainability initiatives

• Resilience and adaptability, with proven ability to perform well under pressure in demanding environments

• Emotional intelligence and empathy, with demonstrated ability to connect with diverse stakeholders

• Strong project management methodologies and tools proficiency

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Your unique combination of skills, passion, and background could make you the ideal candidate for this role, even if your experience doesn't exactly match our description. We encourage you to apply and share your story with us.