Programmes Officer, London W1 £33,600 per annum
Our opportunity:
The Programmes Officer will support the senior programmes manager to shape and deliver inclusive, innovative programmes for talent development activity that supports BAFTA’s mission to champion underrepresented voices and emerging talent.
Working closely with the talent development team, this role will take responsibility for curating events and professional development opportunities that inspire our audiences and industry partners alike. Your role includes ensuring the smooth programming and delivery of year-round events and initiatives that reflect the evolving landscape of film, games and TV and collaborating with creatives and cultural organisations. This role primarily works across BAFTA Breakthrough UK and our new entrant activity.
The role will design and implement outreach strategies to engage applicants from diverse backgrounds, oversee application and selection processes including designing and building dynamic application forms for the needs of the individual programmes, and track the programme’s impact through data collection and evaluation. By working collaboratively across departments, you’ll help ensure these initiatives break down barriers to progression and create meaningful pathways into the film, games and television industries for the next generation of talent.
How BAFTA gives you the red carpet experience
- Holiday - 29 days a year plus bank holidays
- Pension - 8% contributory pension
- Private medical insurance ( directors only)
- 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?
- Solutions driven, and lateral thinker approach to your work
- Passionate about the arts, societal change and BAFTA’s mission
- Able to work flexibly with evenings and weekend to deliver the programmes
- An excellent communicator both in writing and verbally
- A team player, and collaborative
- Highly organised with project management skills
- A commitment to BAFTA and our impact on the wider industry
- Confident networker
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Please apply here 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 and what skills you have to be successful in this role.
The closing date for this role is Monday 14 September 2026, 10:00am
