Responsibilities

• Build and nurture relationships with high-profile talent, industry representatives and key stakeholders in the UK and internationally to support the BFI's fundraising, advocacy and strategic objectives.
• Develop and deliver PR and engagement strategies that increase awareness of BFI fundraising campaigns, philanthropic initiatives and corporate partnership activity.
• Lead the growth and stewardship of the BFI Ambassador programme, creating meaningful opportunities for ambassadors to champion the BFI's mission and support fundraising efforts.
• Plan and deliver talent-focused activity around major BFI events and initiatives, including the BFI Fellowship, BFI America programmes and the annual British Film Reception in Los Angeles.
• Collaborate across the organisation to align talent engagement with wider business priorities, ensuring effective relationship management, stakeholder communication and long-term advocacy for the BFI.

Requirements

• Significant experience working with high-profile talent, agents, publicists or stakeholders within film, television, the arts or a related cultural environment.
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish trust, influence key stakeholders and create long-term engagement opportunities.
• Proven experience delivering successful campaigns, events or communications activity involving talent, VIPs or high-profile audiences.
• Excellent organisational, project management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet challenging deadlines.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, combined with sound judgement, discretion and a genuine passion for film, culture and the creative industries.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 with service) + bank holidays + the option to buy up to 5 extra days of annual leave
• Additional paid time off between Christmas and New Year
• BFI pension scheme with 5% employer contribution
• BFI Childcare Scheme, where we contribute to childcare costs
• Enhanced pay for Maternity & Paternity leave
• Complimentary tickets to BFI Southbank & IMAX screenings and events
• Free BFI Player subscription + discount on BFI merchandise, and film tickets
• Plus more!