Job profile

Salary: £43,755 - £51,465 per annum 

Fixed Term Contract: until 30 September 2027 

We are looking for a Policy Advisor to join the BFI’s Policy & Public Affairs team on a fixed term basis until September 2027.  The Policy Advisor will work across a wide range of policy areas, working closely with experts across the BFI to develop policy positions and provide advice to UK Government, devolved governments and local authorities, and industry stakeholders. The role will support major workstreams over the next year including preparations for the BFI’s National Lottery funding plan for 2029-2033, and will have a particular focus on delivering against our strategic aim to grow the cultural and economic impact of the UK’s screen industries. 

What you’ll do 

• To work with colleagues to support the BFI’s work as the UK National Lottery distributor for film. This includes around the launch of the BFI’s next National Lottery Funding Plan 2023-2029 and preparations for its implementation from April 2026, as well as early strategic work on its successor plan. This will include close communication with government and industry contacts. 

• To compile and summarise evidence and BFI positions for briefings and policy documents. 

• To pull together and analyse evidence to respond to government requests, consultations and select committee calls for evidence as they relate to the UK screen sector.  

• To support the policy team to develop and provide policy advice on a range of issues key to the cultural and economic impact of the screen sectors 

What you’ll bring 

• Experience of working in a policy making, government or regulatory environment or equivalent. 

• An understanding of the UK screen sector and the wider cultural and creative industries. 

• A proven track record of promoting and supporting diversity and inclusion. 

• Demonstrable experience of building and delivering key evidence-based policy positions 

A full list of responsibilities and minimum requirements can be found in the job description. 

About the BFI  

We are a cultural charity, a National Lottery distributor, and the UK’s lead organisation for film and the moving image. We believe society needs stories. Film, television and the moving image bring them to life, helping us connect and understand each other better. We share the stories of yesterday, search for the stories of today, and shape the stories of tomorrow. 

Take a look at the full job description to learn more about the role and how you could be a great fit. 

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! 

We support diversity and inclusion, and as an organisation recognise that we need to address under representation within our teams. As such we strongly welcome and encourage applicants from our under-represented groups; who identify as D/deaf and disabled and/or are Black and Global Majority. We guarantee a place at the first stage selection process to our under-represented groups who meet our minimum requirements.   

Further details about the role, the BFI and our benefits can be obtained by visiting www.bfi.org.uk/about-bfi/job-opportunities. 

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Monday 21 September 2026 

First interviews will be held on Friday 09 October 2026 

Second interviews will be held on TBC