About the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre
The London LGBTQ+ Community Centre is an award-winning charity launched by a team of volunteers in 2017. In December 2021 we opened our first physical space in London’s Bankside.
Our mission is to provide London with a sober, intersectional, intergenerational, community centre and café where all LGBTQ+ people feel welcome and supported, can build connections, and flourish. Our vision is for a more connected, belonging and thriving LGBTQ+ community in London.
Our values are:
Respect ⎢ Community ⎢ Intersectionality ⎢ Empowerment ⎢ Solidarity ⎢ Responsibility
As a community space that welcomes around 13,000 visitors each year, hosting over 700 events, safeguarding is one of our key priorities.
To strengthen our approach to providing a safe, inclusive and well-managed community space, we are seeking to appoint a new Board member with significant, practical experience in facilities and property management. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in managing community-facing environments, such as a Facilities Manager or similar operational role. They will have a proven ability to manage maintenance operations, ensure health and safety compliance, optimise facilities performance, and navigate efficient property and tenant partnerships.
Trustee role description
All trustees have joint governing responsibilities with other trustees to ensure that the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction and is focused on achieving these.
- Being responsible for the performance of the organisation and for its behaviour
- Ensuring that the organisation complies with all legal and regulatory requirements
- Acting as guardians of the organisation’s assets, both tangible and intangible, taking all due care over their security, deployment and proper application
- Ensuring that the organisation’s governance is of the highest possible standard and is striving for best practice in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Facilities and Property Management specific responsibilities
- Provide strategic oversight of compliance
Offer expert guidance to the Board to ensure the Centre’s strategic direction aligns with regulatory requirements, including health and safety legislation, statutory guidance, and Charity Commission expectations. Support the creation of a safe, compliant, and welcoming environment across all facilities and operations.
- Strengthen Board-level governance
Support the Board in maintaining robust oversight of facility and property management functions, including maintenance, risk management, and compliance. Ensure these areas are subject to appropriate scrutiny, challenge, and informed decision-making.
- Build trustee knowledge and confidence
Contribute to strengthening the Board’s collective understanding of its responsibilities across facilities, property, safety, and operational management. Enable trustees to make informed, balanced decisions within a community-focused, multi-use environment.
- Advise on operational and environmental risks
Apply professional expertise to identify and contextualise risks associated with operating a shared, public-facing space, including events, workshops, and hospitality functions. Promote proportionate risk management that supports accessibility, inclusivity, and user experience.
- Act as a source of expertise and guidance
Serve as a trusted advisor to the Board and, where appropriate, senior staff on complex facility and health and safety matters. Provide strategic insight on maintenance, compliance, sustainability, and asset management, while remaining sensitive to the needs of the LGBTQ+ community the Centre supports.
Time commitment
- 4 Board meetings / year (online and in-person)
- Up to 4 committee meetings / year (online)
- Around 4 hours / month to complete ad hoc tasks or support the team when needed
Trustee benefits
- Induction and training
- The opportunity to be part of the organisation’s journey at a very exciting moment
- An opportunity to influence & collectively-lead an organisation
- Develop new skills
- Opportunities to network with senior professionals
- The chance to contribute to helping all LGBTQ+ individuals in London to live happier, healthier lives and have a stronger sense of belonging
- The opportunity to work with a team of very passionate, professional, fun and diverse people
Ready to apply?
Please complete this Google Form where you will also be asked to upload your CV.
We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, with no closing deadline. So please share your application as soon as you are ready.
We particularly welcome applications from trans, non-binary and POC candidates.
We are a disability positive employer and we welcome the opportunity to provide reasonable adjustments as defined by the Equality Act 2010 during the interview process and upon appointment.
Please inform us if you feel you meet this criteria. Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to drop us an email to bisila@londonlgbtqcentre.org.