Overview
Belong To’s vision is for a world where lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) young people are safe to shine and can confidently shape their own futures. We work with and for LGBTQ+ young peoples to achieve our vision and create a society where we all belong. We do this through youth work, community engagement, changing attitudes, and research.
Our core values are those of inclusion, integrity, and respect, in an environment of honesty and openness. Our purpose is to create a welcoming, supportive, safe and fun space for LGBTQ+ young people. We are committed to collaboration and youth participation. We believe in solidarity and intersectional equality, and our work focuses on human rights and social justice. We are dedicated to continuous improvement in everything we do.
The Director of Advocacy and Communications leads the organisations communications, public affairs, policy and research work. This individual will contribute to the effective management of the organisation as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, and has overall responsibility for the development, management and implementation of Belong To’s communications, advocacy, research and campaigns to support and advance the organisation’s objectives and mission.
Staff Benefits
Belong To provides staff members with an array of benefits and supports that increase their financial security, health, and well-being. We also support staff members to develop professionally and promote a healthy work life balance. Some of these discretionary benefits and supports include:
- Paid time off, including 26 holiday days, and following successful completion of probation access to our discretionary sick leave, parental leave, and bereavement leave schemes
- Educational assistance programmes (including paid study/ exam leave and an educational fund towards the costs of fees)
- An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) covering you, and your loved ones.
- A death in service benefit which will pay a lump sum of x4 times your salary to your loved ones in the event of your untimely passing
- Family flexible working hours
- Hybrid Working arrangements
- Tax saver tickets and cycle to work scheme
- Staff coaching and mentoring programmes
- Staff training and development opportunities
- Staff wellness programmes
- Pension contributions (upon completion of 6-month probationary period)
Please read the full role description available on our website and apply using the application form on our website.
