Film Screenings Programme Officer

Emergingcomms; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading arts charity in the UK is looking for a highly organized Film Screenings Programme Officer. You will be responsible for coordinating film screenings, managing logistics, and liaising with key partners. The ideal candidate should have experience in event coordination and strong communication skills to handle high-profile stakeholders. The role offers a competitive salary of £33,600 per annum, hybrid work options, and various benefits including holidays and pension contributions.

Benefits

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

8% Pension contribution

Discounted food and drink

Access to member screenings

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating events or screenings in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident in working with high-profile stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate BAFTA's film screenings program.
• Manage logistics and schedules for film screenings.
• Liaise with film distributors and talent teams.

Skills

Event coordination

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Location

Hybrid 60% in office, Soho, London

Contract

Full Time

Salary

£33,600 per annum gross + 29 days holiday in addition to bank holidays, Health Cash Plan, Life Assurance, Group Income Protection, 8% Pension contribution from employer, Discounted food and drink from members' club, Access to members' screening.

Description

Film Screenings Programme Officer - London W1F, £33,600 per annum

We’re looking for a highly organised and detail-focused Film Screenings Programme Officer to help deliver BAFTA’s busy year-round schedule of film screenings. Sitting in our talented Awards & Content team, and reporting to the Head of Film Awards, you’ll be responsible for coordinating the screenings programme, logistics, managing schedules, and liaising with film distributors, talent teams, and other key partners to ensure everything runs smoothly.

We’re looking for someone who understands the inner workings of the film industry, thrives on organisation and is confident handling the demands of high-profile stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

How BAFTA gives you the red carpet experience

• A salary of £33,600 per year
• Holiday - 29 days a year plus bank holidays
• Pension - 8% contributory pension
• Employee health cash-back plan
• Long-term sickness insurance
• Life assurance - four times your annual basic salary
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential access to expert services including counselling, wellbeing, and independent legal and financial advice
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme & season ticket loan
• Access to cinemas throughout the UK and to BAFTA events

Who you are?

• Someone with experience coordinating events, screenings, or similar projects in a busy, deadline-driven environment.
• Confident working with high-profile stakeholders, talent representatives, and senior industry figures.
• Someone with excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple schedules and priorities at once.
• A strong written and verbal communicator, with a professional and approachable manner.

Application Procedure

Please apply following the link below to submit your CV and include a cover letter which in no more than 500 words explains why you think you are suitable for this position, what skills you have to be successful in this role and, in particular, what experience/knowledge you have in relation to the role.

About Us

ABOUT BAFTA

BAFTA is a leading arts charity focused on championing creativity, opportunity and social change for all through the transformative power of film, games and television.

BAFTA’s Purpose

Enrich the cultural landscape. Level the playing field. Be progressive. Inspire and celebrate.

BAFTA’s Mission

We champion practitioners in film, games and television, regardless of background and life experience. We provide community for our members and strive for progressive industry and cultural practices. We recognise exceptional storytelling through our awards.

BAFTA’s Vision

People from all backgrounds will have opportunity to thrive in the screen industries, bringing rich, more diverse stories for us to celebrate.

DIVERSITY MONITORING

Our aim is for our staff to be a diverse mix of talented people who want to come and do their best work. BAFTA is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who want to join BAFTA and do their best work. Our culture at work is inclusive and we celebrate diversity in all its forms. Please take the time to fill out our Diversity Monitoring Survey. All the information you provide will be anonymous and is not considered with your application.

We actively encourage all applicants to share with us how you might perform best throughout our recruitment process, as such should you wish for us to adjust the process in order for you to shine please get in touch: [e-mail].