Job profile

   Salary: £53,958 - £63,498 per annum 

Fixed Term Contract: until 19 July 2027 

We are looking for a Senior Policy Advisor on a fixed term contract until July 2027 to support the delivery of the BFI’s policy agenda across its roles as a cultural charity, National Lottery distributor and the UK Government’s lead body for film and the moving image. The role will lead on a range of policy areas, working with internal experts to develop policy positions and provide advice to government, industry and political stakeholders. You will coordinate responses to key government initiatives, contribute to strategic funding and policy proposals, and help maintain strong relationships with the Department. 

What you’ll do 

• To work with Policy & Public Affairs to develop and deliver policy positions which support the work of the BFI as well as the wider screen sectors 

• To lead on the preparation and evidencing of proposals in key policy areas ahead of Spending Review 2027, working closely with internal and external stakeholders 

• To lead on the development of BFI responses to Government policy consultations and Parliamentary inquiries on relevant areas 

• To develop strong collaborative relationships with contacts across Government departments and devolved governments, as well as other key stakeholders in the public and private sector. 

What you’ll bring 

• Experience of working in a policymaking, government or regulatory environments or equivalent  

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

• Demonstrable experience of building and delivering key evidence-based policy positions, and advocating for them with a wide range of stakeholder  

• Experience of developing and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders  

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