Purpose of the Project Lead

This role is split across two impactful organisations: 

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. 

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. 

Please check the attachment in this advert for the Person Specification

Interview Dates: 16th-17th September 2025

Additional Information

Right to Work: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Accessibility: We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible. If you require any adjustments or support during the process, please let us know.

Start Date: We are ideally looking for someone to start from October 2025, though we are happy to discuss flexibility with the right candidate.