• Salary

  £35,000 (pro rata, 0.7 FTE)

• Sector

  Community & Events

• Type

  Contract / Interim

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Job title: Project Lead (Just Like Us & Black Thrive Lambeth) 

Reports to: Programme & Partnerships Manager (Black Thrive Lambeth) and Head of Programmes (Just Like Us) 

Manages: N/A 

Geographic focus: London & SE England  

Salary: £35,000 (pro rata, 0.7 FTE)  

Contract type: Fixed Term Contract until March 2028 

Hours: 3.5 days per week (0.7 FTE, flexible working) with the potential to expand to 5 days  

Location: Hybrid (remote + 1–2 days in Lambeth and occasional travel) 

Benefits: 26 days annual leave (pro rata), pension contribution, learning budget 

About Black Thrive & Just Like Us 

Black Thrive Global (BTG) works to address the inequalities that negatively impact the mental health and wellbeing of Black communities. We embed race equity in systems change and co-create solutions alongside communities. 

Just Like Us (JLU) is the UK’s LGBT+ young people’s charity, empowering 18–25-year-olds to share their experiences in schools and improve LGBT+ inclusion through peer-led talks and ambassador programmes. 

This joint role represents an exciting partnership between two organisations committed to racial justice, LGBTQ+ inclusion and systemic transformation. 

Purpose of the Role 

This role is split across two impactful workstreams: 

1. Just Like Us (3.5 days/week): To support the delivery of Just Like Us’ Ambassador and School Talks programmes – including recruitment, training and coordination of young LGBT+ volunteers and engaging with schools to foster inclusive environments.
2. Black Queer & Thriving: There is potential for this role to expand in scope (up to 1.5 additional days per week), subject to funding. Should this occur, the role may include additional responsibilities in line with the aims of the Black LGBTQ+ Working Group and Southwark engagement priorities. Any change in working hours or duties would be discussed and agreed in advance.

Duties and Responsibilities 

Just Like Us (3.5 days/week) 

– Support the delivery of the Ambassador Programme, including recruitment, training and retention of LGBT+ volunteers aged 18–25. 

– Coordinate and run community events for Black LGBT+ young people to support outreach and recruitment of volunteers. 

– Represent Just Like Us at events such as conferences and prides to amplify our programmes to a range of audiences. 

– Support Just Like Us volunteer recruitment drives by building relationships with university societies and volunteering services, community partners and charity partners in London and the South East. 

– Assist with the recruitment and onboarding of LGBT+ mentors. 

– Attend relevant cross-team meetings with the Just Like Us team such as the fortnightly Ambassador Recruitment meeting 

– Support with the quality assurance of school talks through observations and slide checks. 

– Assist the volunteering team with the coordination and delivery of ambassador skills workshops where needed. 

– Work with the project evaluation consultant to assist with the running of focus groups.  

– Conduct exit interviews with Black LGBT+ ambassadors. 

-Support on a social action project with Black LGBT+ ambassadors in year 3 

– Ensure all activities are inclusive, trauma-informed and aligned with principles of equity and justice. 

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

This is a rare opportunity to shape inclusive systems, nurture young leadership and support collective impact across both national and local communities. We welcome applications from people who can demonstrate the following: 

Knowledge & Experience 

Skills & Attributes 

How to Apply 

Please submit: – Your CV (max 2 pages) – A cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining your experience and motivation. Please combine your CV and cover letter into one document as Black Leadership Job Board only allows 1 attachment to be sent.

We strongly encourage applications from Black LGBTQ+ people and those with lived experience relevant to this role. Closing date for application is 10 pm 4^th September 2025. Interviews will be held 16^th & 17^th September.