Job profile

Salary: £35,640 - £41,763 per annum 

Fixed Term Contract: until 31 March 2029  

BFI Film Academy is a free, UK-wide programme that supports young people aged 16 to 25 to develop skills, gain industry experience and pursue careers in the screen industries. As Engagement Coordinator, you will support participants from underrepresented and underserved communities across a range of Academy programmes, helping them access training, mentoring, industry opportunities and pathways into employment. You will also support the placement of emerging talent onto industry opportunities, contributing to the growth of a diverse and skilled future workforce within the screen sector. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• To lead on  the recruitment of Film Academy participants to the programme engaging with young people from underrepresented and underserved communities, working with external organisations to support NEET and hard to reach young people to take part through face to face interaction and phone calls  

• To develop and maintain a CRM database of programme alumni, ensuring records are kept up to date and GDPR compliant.  Build strong relationships with alumni, track their progress through the programme strands and support them to navigate the film academy programme , access financial support, further training and help them to relocate for opportunities as needed.   

• To support the Head of Film Academy programmes in the day to day running of the Film Academy Youth Engagement and Professional Development Strands, and the Programme Manager in the running of Film Academy Hubs and Training courses.   

• Alongside the Head of Film Academy programmes, develop strong relationships with industry stakeholders creating opportunities for participants in the Film Academy programme   

We are looking for candidates who have: 

• Prior experience in project coordination/management   

• Proven experience supporting young people aged 16 to 25 years old to develop skills and knowledge relevant to career development, including  in the creative industries    

• Proven experience of working with young people from underrepresented groups and underserved communities  

• Experience of using and maintaining a range of databases, spreadsheets and record management systems.    

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. 

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 for children up to the age of 14 

• Enhanced pay for Maternity & Paternity leave 

• Complimentary tickets to BFI Southbank & IMAX screenings and events 

• Free BFI Player subscription + discount on BFI DVDs, books, merchandise, and film tickets 

Plus many more, which can be found in our Working at the BFI information pack on our website.  

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. 

Depending on the volume of applications, you may be asked to complete a small task or attend a pre-interview screening call to further to assist the hiring team in shortlisting for this role. In this instance, interview dates may be subject to change.  

The closing date for applications is 23:59 onTuesday 22 September 2026 

First interviews will be held on Tuesday 06 October & Wednesday 07 October 2026 

Second interviews will be held onMonday 12 October 2026