COMMITTEE ROLES - Reading Pride

Reading Pride Committee

The team at Reading Pride is formed of dedicated volunteers in a variety of roles, with around 20 committee members. We are always in need of enthusiastic people to help throughout the year so if you can commit some time to help the LGBT+ community and to shape the future of your Pride please send an email to [email protected] with your name, the role you are interested in and a few details about yourself and we’ll be in touch.

You can find out more about our current Committee Members here

Available roles

Finance Manager

Marketing Manager

Graphic Designer

Social Media Manager

Committee Welfare Officer

Sponsorship Manager

Finance Manager

The Finance Manager plays a crucial role in the financial management of Reading Pride. This position is responsible for overseeing financial aspects of the organisation alongside trustees, ensuring financial stability, and providing strategic financial advice to the management team. They work to ensure that processes are followed when signing off invoices, reviewing budgets with the team and reporting income / expenditure back to Trustees.

There will be one Marketing Manager on the Committee working with the Trustee Financial Officer. Reading Pride generally has around 20 committee members and 7 Trustees.

Your role will involve the delegated responsibilities of:

Ensure the Operations team create a meaningful and realistic budget and keep this updated
Review and ensure updated financial forecasts, and cash flow projections.
Oversee financial reporting and analysis, including preparation of annual financial statements with Trustees.
Manage and reconcile bank accounts and credit card transactions.
Oversee the procurement process, ensuring value for money and compliance with procurement policies.
Work closely with the Sponsorship Managers and Operations team to track income and expenditure.
Provide financial advice and support to the management team and Board of Trustees.

Skills you might have

Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with relevant experience.
Strong financial management and analysis skills.
Experience in budget development and control.
Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in financial software packages.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
A passion for the LGBTQ+ community and a commitment to equality and diversity.

Role Type: Medium Role, around 2 hours a week

Roles in the team: 1

Team: Operations

Budgetary Responsibility: Yes

Marketing Manager

To pro-actively manage the marketing of Reading Pride throughout the year and maximise awareness, attendance and income from marketing activities associated with Pride Parade & Festival. Working with our Chief Engagement Officer and our Social Media Manager, as well as our Sponsorship Manager to maximise our partnerships with existing organisations and set budgets for campaigns and advertising

There will be one Marketing Manager on the Committee working with the Chief Engagement Officer. Reading Pride generally has around 20 committee members and 7 Trustees.

Your role will involve the delegated responsibilities of:

Identify and pursue, through review and strategic planning, in conjunction with all key teams & stakeholders, all marketing requirements to ensure maximum exposure and resultant benefits for Reading Pride throughout the year.

Help create timely and effective communications across all platforms in support of Pride activities throughout the year and in support of the Pride Parade & Festival.
In conjunction with the Finance Manager, agree the annual budget for the Marketing team and ensure compliance with this budget throughout the year, escalating any requirement for amendment appropriately.
Pro-actively contact organisations across the media industry to ensure maximisation of opportunities for publicity, exposure and income from media relationships.
Ensure that robust contractual arrangements are in place with media suppliers and that these are monitored for value.
In conjunction with the Funding team, pro-actively engage with the business community, both locally and nationally to maximise opportunities for exposure.
Working with the Sponsorship Manager and Chief Engagement Officers to ensure that opportunities are maximised for support of goods / services in kind to minimise costs.
In conjunction with the Operations and Parade teams, ensure that all opportunities for marketing exposure / income are maximised throughout the Pride Parade and Festival.
In conjunction with the Chief Engagement Officer, ensure that opportunities are maximised for exposure within venues / community groups and organisations.

Skills you might have

Previous experience in marketing, particularly in Reading
Good working with partner organisations and finding opportunities in the work we do
Working with other team members for support and to support their activities
A passion to work within a varied team

Some decisions are retained by trustees

Reading Pride as a charity has a board of trustees who delegate many of the tasks of running Reading Pride every year, however some decisions in each role are retained by Trustees and they will work with you to help determine these, based on your recommendations.

Setting budgets for marketing
Signing off payment of invoices

Role Type: Medium Role, around 2 hours a week

Roles in the team: 1

Team: Operations

Budgetary Responsibility: No

Graphic Designer

Reading Pride is a dedicated organization committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusivity for the LGBTQ+ community. We are seeking a talented and passionate Graphics Designer to join our team. The Graphics Designer will help us create visually compelling and impactful designs for our on-site materials, from signs and posters to cups and website graphics. You will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining our identity across various platforms, reflecting the colours of Pride and our values. You’ll be working with most of our committee members, supporting their roles as required, and around your available time.

There will be two Graphic Designers on the Committee, sharing the responsibilities between them. Reading Pride generally has around 20 committee members and 7 Trustees.

Your role will involve the delegated responsibilities of:

Develop creative concepts and designs for a variety of marketing materials, including social media graphics, posters, flyers, brochures, signage and digital advertisements.
Ensure consistency in design elements and follow our brand guidelines whilst also helping to improve them.
Create engaging visuals for our website and other digital platforms.
Design materials for Pride and Pre Pride events, such as banners, stage designs, and merchandise.
Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to develop effective design solutions.
Stay up-to-date with design trends and industry best practices, particularly around accessibility.

Skills you might have

Some experience as a graphic designer with a portfolio demonstrating a variety of design styles.
Proficiency in some of the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and / or Canva.
A good understanding of design principles, typography, colour theory, and layout.
Passion for the LGBTQ+ community and a commitment to creating inclusive designs.

Some decisions are retained by trustees

Brand guideline amendments and improvements

Role Type: Medium Role, around 2 hours a week

Roles in the team: 2

Team: Engagement and Entertainment

Budgetary Responsibility: No

Social Media Manager

Our Social Media Manager leads our digital strategy and enhances our online presence. With a strong understanding of social media platforms, excellent communication skills, and a keen eye for engaging content, they lead the public engagement for Reading Pride in the digital space.

There will be one or more Social Media Managers on the Committee, sharing the responsibilities between them. Reading Pride generally has around 20 committee members and 7 Trustees.

Your role will involve the delegated responsibilities of:

Content Development: Develop and implement a social media programme for the year aligned with Reading Pride’s mission and goals.
Content Creation: Create engaging and visually appealing content, including text, images, and videos, to share across various social media platforms using Canva.
Community Engagement: Actively engage with our online community by responding to comments, messages, and direct messages in a timely and professional manner.
Platform Management: Manage and maintain our social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
Campaign Execution: Develop ideas for social media campaigns to promote events, fundraisers, and other initiatives.
Analytics and Reporting: Review social media performance metrics to measure campaign effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
Collaboration: Work closely with the wider Reading Pride team to ensure consistency in messaging and branding across all channels.
Festival support: Provide support in management of social media throughout the period of the Pride Parade and Festival.

Skills you might have

Experience in social media management
Strong understanding of social media platforms and their algorithms
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Creative and innovative thinking
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Passion for LGBTQ+ rights and social justice
Ability to use Canva and social media management tools

Role Type: Substantive Role, up to 3 hours a week

Around Pride: This role will require being on site for two of the five days during set up and take down as well as the day itself.

Roles in the team: 1-2

Team: Engagement and Entertainment

Budgetary Responsibility: No

Committee Welfare Officer

The Committee Welfare Officer plays an important role in ensuring the wellbeing and support of all committee members within Reading Pride. The role helps us to foster a positive and inclusive committee environment by arranging social events for committee members, working with our leadership team and Trustees to support our policies, and, helping Trustees to address welfare concerns.

There will be one Committee Welfare representative on the Committee. Reading Pride generally has around 20 committee members and 7 Trustees.

Your role will involve the delegated responsibilities of:

Provide a confidential listening ear for committee members experiencing personal or professional challenges.
Offer support and guidance, directing members to appropriate resources when necessary.
Create a safe and supportive environment where committee members feel comfortable sharing their concerns.
Promote mental health awareness within the committee and sharing helpful information.
Help the committee members and Trustees to reduce stress and burnout among committee members.
Promote effective communication and teamwork among committee members.
Offer guidance on committee roles and responsibilities.
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all committee members’ personal information.
Adhere to data protection regulations and guidelines.
Work closely with other committee members to create a positive and inclusive culture.

Skills you might have

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to build rapport and trust with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Excellent listening and empathy skills.
Experience in providing support or counselling (desirable).
Knowledge of mental health issues and resources (desirable).
Enjoying contributing to a community event and working with other volunteers

Some decisions are retained by trustees

Job descriptions
Recruitment of new committee members
Policies and procedure sign off

Role Type: Medium Role, around 2 hours a week

Roles in the team: 1

Team: Operations

Budgetary Responsibility: No

Sponsorship Manager

Volunteering as our Sponsorship Manager puts you at the heart of our fundraising efforts, helping to attract and have conversations with local organisations and businesses who share the LGBTQIA+ values of Reading Pride. The job entails helping to create the Sponsorship packages for the main areas of Reading Pride and then sending this on to interested local groups and organisations. It then involves discussing packages and how Reading Pride and My Umbrella can help enhance the companies values and LGBTQIA+ representation.

There will be two Sponsorship Managers on the Committee, sharing the responsibilities between them. Reading Pride generally has around 10 sponsors, alongside a further 20 organisations which often donate to Reading Pride, donate services at cost or for free.

Your role will involve the delegated responsibilities of:

Drafting the sponsorship packages for the areas (eg Main Stage, Family Area, Pride Wilde etc) in conjunction with the CEO
Helping to inform the design of the document which is sent to potential sponsors
Collating the details of potential sponsors from other members of the committee and local networking events
Liaising with sponsors by phone and email as they show interest
Confirming arrangements with sponsors and agreeing packages with them
Handing over sponsor requirements to area leads to fulfil, whilst ensuring the delivery of sponsorship benefits as outlined in sponsorship agreements
Maintaining strong relationships with sponsors and providing them with regular updates
Collaborating with our marketing and social media teams to promote Reading Pride and its sponsorship opportunities

Skills you might have