British Film Institute (BFI)
Talent & Campaigns PR Manager
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Salary: £43,755- £51,465 per annum
Fixed Term Contract: until 31/03/27
Hours: 41 hours per week, including 1 hour lunch break
Location: Stephen Street
Onsite & hybrid: 2 days required in the office per week, plus additional for events when required.
We are looking for a Talent & Campaigns PR Manager to play a pivotal role in raising the profile of the BFI's fundraising, philanthropy and enterprise activity through the development of influential relationships with high-profile talent across the UK and internationally. Working across the worlds of film, television and the wider creative industries, you will lead on engaging actors, directors, writers, artists and other industry figures to champion the BFI's mission, support fundraising campaigns and strengthen the organisation's reputation.
This exciting fixed-term role combines strategic relationship management, campaign PR, ambassador engagement and high-profile event delivery, including activity linked to BFI America, the British Film Reception in Los Angeles and the prestigious BFI Fellowship.
We are seeking a confident and well-connected communications professional with exceptional stakeholder management skills, a passion for film and culture, and the ability to build lasting partnerships that inspire advocacy, goodwill and philanthropic support for the BFI.
What you’ll do
- 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.
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What you’ll bring
- 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.
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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 Thursday 24 September 2026.
First interviews will be held the week commencing 28 September 2026.
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