Home Duty Manager with Technical Experience Alongside our other managers, you will be responsible for the day to day running of The Arthouse, guiding the front of house team, and ensuring an outstanding customer experience to all our visitors. Permanent Minimum 32 hours p/week Role responsibilities Details as above, plus: Managing and controlling Digital Cinema Projection playback. Downloading and ingesting digital cinema content. Building film playlists and scheduling. Managing content storage. Experience with lamp changes. Person specifications Experience in a management, supervisory or leadership role in a cinema, theatre or arts venue. Technical experience - please see below. Excellent communication and organisational skills. Friendly and cheerful attitude and able to work well in a team. Punctual, presentable, enthusiastic, and reliable. Genuine interest in The Arts. Experience using Oscar ticketing software. Knowledge on how to create DCPs. Familiar with using microphones and mixing desk. How to apply Send an up-to-date CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role for the attention of Jenny Hansford. Please put Duty Manager Position as the subject of your e-mail. Start Date: As soon as possible We look forward to hearing from you! About Arthouse Crouch End ArtHouse Crouch End is a two screen, independent venue and we pride ourselves in not being just a cinema but a venue offering live stream events, special events with live Q&A's, music, art and comedy. We also have a cool vegetarian/vegan café & bar. We've won several awards including Time Out's award of 'London's Best Cinema', and we are a London Living Wage employer. The closing date for this position is 01/07/2025 at 23:59
Jun 22, 2025
Full time
Home Duty Manager with Technical Experience Alongside our other managers, you will be responsible for the day to day running of The Arthouse, guiding the front of house team, and ensuring an outstanding customer experience to all our visitors. Permanent Minimum 32 hours p/week Role responsibilities Details as above, plus: Managing and controlling Digital Cinema Projection playback. Downloading and ingesting digital cinema content. Building film playlists and scheduling. Managing content storage. Experience with lamp changes. Person specifications Experience in a management, supervisory or leadership role in a cinema, theatre or arts venue. Technical experience - please see below. Excellent communication and organisational skills. Friendly and cheerful attitude and able to work well in a team. Punctual, presentable, enthusiastic, and reliable. Genuine interest in The Arts. Experience using Oscar ticketing software. Knowledge on how to create DCPs. Familiar with using microphones and mixing desk. How to apply Send an up-to-date CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role for the attention of Jenny Hansford. Please put Duty Manager Position as the subject of your e-mail. Start Date: As soon as possible We look forward to hearing from you! About Arthouse Crouch End ArtHouse Crouch End is a two screen, independent venue and we pride ourselves in not being just a cinema but a venue offering live stream events, special events with live Q&A's, music, art and comedy. We also have a cool vegetarian/vegan café & bar. We've won several awards including Time Out's award of 'London's Best Cinema', and we are a London Living Wage employer. The closing date for this position is 01/07/2025 at 23:59
HippFest Outreach and Engagement Coordinator (Freelance) Home HippFest Outreach and Engagement Coordinator (Freelance) Temporary contract, 1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026. The core dates for HippFest 2026 are Wednesday 18 - Sunday 22 March 2026, plus key events on other dates. Mostly remote working, but there is the option to access a workstation hub at Council offices. The Outreach and Engagement Co-ordinator must attend meetings and undertake stakeholder engagement across the Falkirk area. It is therefore essential that they are mobile across the Falkirk area, ideally with a full driving licence. This role is vital to achieving the engagement and outreach ambitions of the Festival, with a focus on local integration during core dates and building HippFest's reputation within the local community. You will nurture and build relationships with a wide range of community partners, local businesses and stakeholders. You will secure a base for the Festival 'Hub' in Bo'ness and recruit/liaise with hosts for the Festival 'Village', leading on the management of and communication with all Festival Village venues. In tandem with this you will devise and manage an inspiring programme of HippFest outreach events and added value activity in the Hippodrome and across the local community, within allocated budgets, including developing fun public and community engagement workshops, the HippFest Friday Night Gala afterparty, and progressing and ideating events for the Youth Engagement programme for school age children and young people. Person specifications This is a great role for a highly committed, collaborative and creative person passionate about engaging the community with HippFest and determined to deliver an engaging grass-roots programme of Festival-adjacent activity. This is a pro-active, outward facing role and the successful candidate will be a vital member of the team, contributing to the continuing success and development of this much-loved and internationally respected film festival. HippFest is Scotland's first and only festival of silent film with live music, centred in and inspired by Scotland's oldest cinema, featuring exceptional screenings, commissions, workshops, community events and touring. The closing date for this position is 21/07/2025 at 11:00
Jun 17, 2025
Full time
HippFest Outreach and Engagement Coordinator (Freelance) Home HippFest Outreach and Engagement Coordinator (Freelance) Temporary contract, 1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026. The core dates for HippFest 2026 are Wednesday 18 - Sunday 22 March 2026, plus key events on other dates. Mostly remote working, but there is the option to access a workstation hub at Council offices. The Outreach and Engagement Co-ordinator must attend meetings and undertake stakeholder engagement across the Falkirk area. It is therefore essential that they are mobile across the Falkirk area, ideally with a full driving licence. This role is vital to achieving the engagement and outreach ambitions of the Festival, with a focus on local integration during core dates and building HippFest's reputation within the local community. You will nurture and build relationships with a wide range of community partners, local businesses and stakeholders. You will secure a base for the Festival 'Hub' in Bo'ness and recruit/liaise with hosts for the Festival 'Village', leading on the management of and communication with all Festival Village venues. In tandem with this you will devise and manage an inspiring programme of HippFest outreach events and added value activity in the Hippodrome and across the local community, within allocated budgets, including developing fun public and community engagement workshops, the HippFest Friday Night Gala afterparty, and progressing and ideating events for the Youth Engagement programme for school age children and young people. Person specifications This is a great role for a highly committed, collaborative and creative person passionate about engaging the community with HippFest and determined to deliver an engaging grass-roots programme of Festival-adjacent activity. This is a pro-active, outward facing role and the successful candidate will be a vital member of the team, contributing to the continuing success and development of this much-loved and internationally respected film festival. HippFest is Scotland's first and only festival of silent film with live music, centred in and inspired by Scotland's oldest cinema, featuring exceptional screenings, commissions, workshops, community events and touring. The closing date for this position is 21/07/2025 at 11:00
The role supports the Executive and Programme Directors and the Café-bar Manager in delivering on their responsibilities with regard to the financial health of the organisation. The Finance Manager thus plays an essential role in delivering and developing Filmhouse's cultural mission. Key Responsibilities To work with Filmhouse's Executive Director, Board of Trustees, Trading Company Board, and Finance Committee Chair to maintain and further develop a robust financial model for the reopened Filmhouse. Preparation, interpretation, and presentation of financial information, reports, and papers for: the Executive Director; the Board; the subsidiary trading company; and finance committee meetings, with responsibility for all governance and related legal matters as required. Oversee all financial reporting activities, monthly management accounts, annual statutory accounts, including submissions to OCSR, acting as the main point of contact with the external auditors. Arrange audit planning and closure meetings in conjunction with the Chair of the Finance Committee. Work with senior management colleagues to create an embedded culture of sound financial management and commercial judgement. Identify, implement, and enforce sound financial processes and robust control procedures. Ensure the smooth operation of financial systems and software. Continuously review and update finance-related policies and procedures to ensure they are current and effective in meeting the companies' needs. Identify and address training needs within the team. Build from existing forecasting templates and execute a budget and financial plan aligned with the companies' strategies and business plan. Work with the Executive Director and Programme Director on the formulation and delivery of the Company's business plans and financial objectives. Provide financial appraisal and operational support to relevant managers including any useful financial modelling, scenario planning and a critical review of core assumptions. Establish systems for managing the finances of the F&B subsidiary including production of flash reports. Working closely with the F&B manager on monitoring financial performance. Optimise cash flow management by proactively monitoring and managing financial resources. Ensure monthly budgeting and variance analysis to Xero reporting. Lodge accounts and returns timeously with OSCR ensuring that the OSCR site is accurate and up-to-date including details of all the Trustees. Provide financial analysis and production of relevant KPIs to support the commercial decision-making processes. Communicate clearly trends and conclusions and escalate to Executive Director any areas of major concern. Support Executive Director in reporting on external funding. Support the Executive Director on all aspects of charitable fundraising. Lead on and deliver any projects on behalf of the Executive Director to successfully deliver business objectives, whilst also deputising for the Executive Director, as required. Liaise with the chair of the Finance Committee to ensure meetings are well organised, structured relevant to all matters at an appropriate level. Contribute to the maintenance of a robust risk management framework to identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks across the business. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a range of key stakeholders such as funders, external auditors, banks, and others as required. Oversee all activities undertaken by the Finance Support team - encompassing the Filmhouse's Finance Support Officer and an external service used to process organisational payroll - ensuring all internal and external timetables are met, and to manage and support the cinema's Finance Support Officer in their role. Person Specifications Excellent track record in robust financial control and reporting including: hands-on involvement in preparation and analysis of monthly management accounts; annual statutory accounts production; and the preparation and monitoring of annual budgets / forecasts and long term financial plans. Direct experience of presenting financial information to both financial and non-financial audiences. Strong experience with Xero or similar software. Expert skills in Excel. Excellent understanding of financial governance and risk. Previous experience of developing robust financial controls, systems and procedures and embedding best practice as appropriate. Experience of working in an environment where strong attention to detail and accuracy were required. Evidence of an ability to be flexible in thinking and attitude. Demonstration of being a team player. Experience of managing staff. Arts sector experience. Experience of working in a charity or Third Sector environment. Experience of income from fundraising e.g. from sponsorship, trusts, philanthropy. Passionate about film, culture and the arts. Previous experience working within a public funding environment and involvement in negotiating and drafting contracts. Strong IT skills with experience of utilising IT systems to deliver operational efficiencies. The closing date for this position is 27/02/2025 at 23:59
Feb 21, 2025
Full time
The role supports the Executive and Programme Directors and the Café-bar Manager in delivering on their responsibilities with regard to the financial health of the organisation. The Finance Manager thus plays an essential role in delivering and developing Filmhouse's cultural mission. Key Responsibilities To work with Filmhouse's Executive Director, Board of Trustees, Trading Company Board, and Finance Committee Chair to maintain and further develop a robust financial model for the reopened Filmhouse. Preparation, interpretation, and presentation of financial information, reports, and papers for: the Executive Director; the Board; the subsidiary trading company; and finance committee meetings, with responsibility for all governance and related legal matters as required. Oversee all financial reporting activities, monthly management accounts, annual statutory accounts, including submissions to OCSR, acting as the main point of contact with the external auditors. Arrange audit planning and closure meetings in conjunction with the Chair of the Finance Committee. Work with senior management colleagues to create an embedded culture of sound financial management and commercial judgement. Identify, implement, and enforce sound financial processes and robust control procedures. Ensure the smooth operation of financial systems and software. Continuously review and update finance-related policies and procedures to ensure they are current and effective in meeting the companies' needs. Identify and address training needs within the team. Build from existing forecasting templates and execute a budget and financial plan aligned with the companies' strategies and business plan. Work with the Executive Director and Programme Director on the formulation and delivery of the Company's business plans and financial objectives. Provide financial appraisal and operational support to relevant managers including any useful financial modelling, scenario planning and a critical review of core assumptions. Establish systems for managing the finances of the F&B subsidiary including production of flash reports. Working closely with the F&B manager on monitoring financial performance. Optimise cash flow management by proactively monitoring and managing financial resources. Ensure monthly budgeting and variance analysis to Xero reporting. Lodge accounts and returns timeously with OSCR ensuring that the OSCR site is accurate and up-to-date including details of all the Trustees. Provide financial analysis and production of relevant KPIs to support the commercial decision-making processes. Communicate clearly trends and conclusions and escalate to Executive Director any areas of major concern. Support Executive Director in reporting on external funding. Support the Executive Director on all aspects of charitable fundraising. Lead on and deliver any projects on behalf of the Executive Director to successfully deliver business objectives, whilst also deputising for the Executive Director, as required. Liaise with the chair of the Finance Committee to ensure meetings are well organised, structured relevant to all matters at an appropriate level. Contribute to the maintenance of a robust risk management framework to identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks across the business. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a range of key stakeholders such as funders, external auditors, banks, and others as required. Oversee all activities undertaken by the Finance Support team - encompassing the Filmhouse's Finance Support Officer and an external service used to process organisational payroll - ensuring all internal and external timetables are met, and to manage and support the cinema's Finance Support Officer in their role. Person Specifications Excellent track record in robust financial control and reporting including: hands-on involvement in preparation and analysis of monthly management accounts; annual statutory accounts production; and the preparation and monitoring of annual budgets / forecasts and long term financial plans. Direct experience of presenting financial information to both financial and non-financial audiences. Strong experience with Xero or similar software. Expert skills in Excel. Excellent understanding of financial governance and risk. Previous experience of developing robust financial controls, systems and procedures and embedding best practice as appropriate. Experience of working in an environment where strong attention to detail and accuracy were required. Evidence of an ability to be flexible in thinking and attitude. Demonstration of being a team player. Experience of managing staff. Arts sector experience. Experience of working in a charity or Third Sector environment. Experience of income from fundraising e.g. from sponsorship, trusts, philanthropy. Passionate about film, culture and the arts. Previous experience working within a public funding environment and involvement in negotiating and drafting contracts. Strong IT skills with experience of utilising IT systems to deliver operational efficiencies. The closing date for this position is 27/02/2025 at 23:59
Managing the Front of House team across box office, usher and stage management functions, the CM is responsible for all aspects of the ticket sale process and customer care, overseeing both box office systems and a team of people capable of delivering a superb audience journey. This journey - not simply watching a film, but the entire experience of engaging with the venue - is critical to the success of Filmhouse, and the Cinema Manager is a key champion for shaping and improving this journey, from the moment a customer books a ticket to the moment they go home. Full-time Permanent Some weekend and evening work will be required with this post Ensure a smooth, efficient and friendly box office operation. Ensure efficient and effective ushering, and stage management at live shows. Ensure a high level of customer care. Lead on management of the Point-of-Sale system, ensuring it is used to maximum effect. Dovetail with programming and marketing to support the planning and promotion of upcoming screenings and events; including by overseeing core workflows to get the programme on sale. Collaborate closely with the Café-bar manager to ensure a seamless and excellent experience for all customers who engage both with the programme and the F&B offer. Promote and support diversity and inclusion in all activities. Person specifications At least 2 years' experience in a cinema management role. Experience running cinema operations at a venue that presents film festival screenings and production-heavy live events. Proven experience of effectively managing and leading a front of house team. Proven proficiency with Point-of-Sale systems. Experience of delivering front of house and floor management support for live events. Impeccable customer care. A thorough understanding of issues around accessibility and inclusion, and how these affect both customers and staff. An understanding of cinema membership offers. Ability to work independently and collaboratively across, and with, different internal departments and personnel. A commitment to equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion. A commitment to Filmhouse's environmental sustainability policies. Experience of event management. Experience of guest management / hospitality. Experience of addressing building maintenance issues. Willingness to undertake a wide range of work and to learn new skills on the job so as to support the organisation in a time of rapid change and growth. A strong interest in film. How to apply Send your CV, a covering letter and details for two referees to . You can also email this address if you have any specific questions. Please complete the EDI Monitoring Form to be found here: The closing date for this position is 28/02/2025 at 23:59
Feb 17, 2025
Full time
Managing the Front of House team across box office, usher and stage management functions, the CM is responsible for all aspects of the ticket sale process and customer care, overseeing both box office systems and a team of people capable of delivering a superb audience journey. This journey - not simply watching a film, but the entire experience of engaging with the venue - is critical to the success of Filmhouse, and the Cinema Manager is a key champion for shaping and improving this journey, from the moment a customer books a ticket to the moment they go home. Full-time Permanent Some weekend and evening work will be required with this post Ensure a smooth, efficient and friendly box office operation. Ensure efficient and effective ushering, and stage management at live shows. Ensure a high level of customer care. Lead on management of the Point-of-Sale system, ensuring it is used to maximum effect. Dovetail with programming and marketing to support the planning and promotion of upcoming screenings and events; including by overseeing core workflows to get the programme on sale. Collaborate closely with the Café-bar manager to ensure a seamless and excellent experience for all customers who engage both with the programme and the F&B offer. Promote and support diversity and inclusion in all activities. Person specifications At least 2 years' experience in a cinema management role. Experience running cinema operations at a venue that presents film festival screenings and production-heavy live events. Proven experience of effectively managing and leading a front of house team. Proven proficiency with Point-of-Sale systems. Experience of delivering front of house and floor management support for live events. Impeccable customer care. A thorough understanding of issues around accessibility and inclusion, and how these affect both customers and staff. An understanding of cinema membership offers. Ability to work independently and collaboratively across, and with, different internal departments and personnel. A commitment to equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion. A commitment to Filmhouse's environmental sustainability policies. Experience of event management. Experience of guest management / hospitality. Experience of addressing building maintenance issues. Willingness to undertake a wide range of work and to learn new skills on the job so as to support the organisation in a time of rapid change and growth. A strong interest in film. How to apply Send your CV, a covering letter and details for two referees to . You can also email this address if you have any specific questions. Please complete the EDI Monitoring Form to be found here: The closing date for this position is 28/02/2025 at 23:59
The General Manager will be responsible for the whole operational running of the assigned cinema. This includes leading the team on a day-to-day basis in all operational issues, to deliver an exceptional customer experience, grow admissions and F&B spend, maximise profitability, whilst ensuring health and safety and food safety standards are kept high all times whilst meeting the legal requirements. Permanent How to apply Please quote "General Manager Oxford" in the subject line with your cover letter and CV to Company Benefits Free hot drinks 50% off food & beverage Free cinema tickets Access to free Curzon films on CHC Enhanced family and sick leave pay Enhanced company Pension Healthcare support through Medicash 10% off Pure Gym Discount Development training, coaching & workshops Our films are all about diversity and so we want our teams to be. We are proud to be an Inclusive employer and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. The closing date for this position is 20/02/2025 at 23:59
Feb 17, 2025
Full time
The General Manager will be responsible for the whole operational running of the assigned cinema. This includes leading the team on a day-to-day basis in all operational issues, to deliver an exceptional customer experience, grow admissions and F&B spend, maximise profitability, whilst ensuring health and safety and food safety standards are kept high all times whilst meeting the legal requirements. Permanent How to apply Please quote "General Manager Oxford" in the subject line with your cover letter and CV to Company Benefits Free hot drinks 50% off food & beverage Free cinema tickets Access to free Curzon films on CHC Enhanced family and sick leave pay Enhanced company Pension Healthcare support through Medicash 10% off Pure Gym Discount Development training, coaching & workshops Our films are all about diversity and so we want our teams to be. We are proud to be an Inclusive employer and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. The closing date for this position is 20/02/2025 at 23:59
The successful candidate will support the BFI's cultural vision both internally, securing buy-in and support across the organisation as well as breaking new ground in collaboration opportunities outside of the BFI. Identify, develop, and monitor and evaluate the impact of working with, cultural priority countries/regions around the world, complementing and supporting the BFI's fundraising, UK soft power, and industry support priority countries/ regions. Lead on enriching key national and international relationships - via partners and forums With a focus on IP rights as a possibility rather than a constraint, develop cultural engagement strategies in partnership with teams across the BFI, and identify opportunities for new areas of partnership Be a key member of the Knowledge, Learning, and Collections senior leadership team, led by the Executive Director. Person specifications Knowledge of the BFI National Archive collections and mission Broad understanding of the UK cultural sector, its main bodies and organisation. Demonstrable experience of developing and leading cultural programmes with multiple partners. An excellent networker and relationship builder with the ability to easily build relationships, listen to and empower collaborators. Proven people management skills including experience of successful performance management, coaching and developing staff. First interviews will be held on w/c 17 March 2025 Second interviews will be held on w/c 24 March 2025 The closing date for this position is 03/03/2025 at 23:59
Feb 15, 2025
Full time
The successful candidate will support the BFI's cultural vision both internally, securing buy-in and support across the organisation as well as breaking new ground in collaboration opportunities outside of the BFI. Identify, develop, and monitor and evaluate the impact of working with, cultural priority countries/regions around the world, complementing and supporting the BFI's fundraising, UK soft power, and industry support priority countries/ regions. Lead on enriching key national and international relationships - via partners and forums With a focus on IP rights as a possibility rather than a constraint, develop cultural engagement strategies in partnership with teams across the BFI, and identify opportunities for new areas of partnership Be a key member of the Knowledge, Learning, and Collections senior leadership team, led by the Executive Director. Person specifications Knowledge of the BFI National Archive collections and mission Broad understanding of the UK cultural sector, its main bodies and organisation. Demonstrable experience of developing and leading cultural programmes with multiple partners. An excellent networker and relationship builder with the ability to easily build relationships, listen to and empower collaborators. Proven people management skills including experience of successful performance management, coaching and developing staff. First interviews will be held on w/c 17 March 2025 Second interviews will be held on w/c 24 March 2025 The closing date for this position is 03/03/2025 at 23:59
Watershed is looking for a Head of People to lead all of Watershed's People practices, ensuring both their Human Resources function and their working culture are aligned to their business objectives and values. Purpose of Job Watershed has a transparent and trusting staff culture enabled through our commitment to inclusion and kindness. We have invested significant staff and resource in addressing internal inclusion over the last two years and developed industry-leading methodologies for recruitment, understanding the demographic make up of our staff and how it relates to their experiences working at Watershed. Our People strategy identifies learning, development and wellbeing as the focus for the next year and this post will be at the heart of all of this work. They will play an active role in our senior management team, leading our support for Line Manager and working closely with the Executive team, to ensure all policies and procedures comply with employment legislation and promote a fair and inclusive approach. Do get in touch if you would like any of this information, or wish to apply, in another format. Please do not include your CV as it will not be considered. Please put all relevant information on your application form. Applications Process We will be conducting short interviews with all applicants who meet the essential criteria. A shortlist will then be invited to a longer second interview. First round interview / presentation (if relevant): Tue 10 January - Fri 13 January Second round interview: Wed 25 January The closing date for this position is 05/01/2023 at 17:00
Dec 17, 2022
Full time
Watershed is looking for a Head of People to lead all of Watershed's People practices, ensuring both their Human Resources function and their working culture are aligned to their business objectives and values. Purpose of Job Watershed has a transparent and trusting staff culture enabled through our commitment to inclusion and kindness. We have invested significant staff and resource in addressing internal inclusion over the last two years and developed industry-leading methodologies for recruitment, understanding the demographic make up of our staff and how it relates to their experiences working at Watershed. Our People strategy identifies learning, development and wellbeing as the focus for the next year and this post will be at the heart of all of this work. They will play an active role in our senior management team, leading our support for Line Manager and working closely with the Executive team, to ensure all policies and procedures comply with employment legislation and promote a fair and inclusive approach. Do get in touch if you would like any of this information, or wish to apply, in another format. Please do not include your CV as it will not be considered. Please put all relevant information on your application form. Applications Process We will be conducting short interviews with all applicants who meet the essential criteria. A shortlist will then be invited to a longer second interview. First round interview / presentation (if relevant): Tue 10 January - Fri 13 January Second round interview: Wed 25 January The closing date for this position is 05/01/2023 at 17:00
The BFI are looking for a Head of Lottery Skills Programmes. In the BFI's new ten-year strategy 'Screen Culture 2033', we have committed to supporting the development of a skilled and sustainable workforce that reflects the UK population. A key element of delivering on this ambition is through our National Lottery funding and we are seeking a Headof Lottery Skills Programmes to deliver the BFI's funding for skills, working closely with partners across the UK. The Head of Lottery Skills Programmes will lead the implementation and management of both the BFI National Lottery Skills Clusters Fund and the BFI National Lottery Skills Fund, as well as the development and design of future BFI National Lottery funded skills programmes. The individual will be responsible for ensuring the funds deliver on key objectives including the development of equitable routes into the sector and ensuring people from under-represented groups across the UK can access the support they need to develop their careers and skills. As identified in the BFI Skills Review for Film & HETV, National Lottery 'good cause' funding has a distinct role to play in addressing the skills challenges being faced by the film and HETV production sector. The Head of Lottery Skills Programmes will be instrumental in ensuring National Lottery funded activity is aligned to, and where appropriate, helps deliver against the recommendations in the BFI Skills Review. Key responsibilities include: Lead on strategy development for the effective delivery of National Lottery funded skills programmes to maximise their impact across the UK. Lead on designing a regular activity programme to ensure the successful Screen Clusters and related key stakeholders are able to transfer knowledge, share best practice and ensure a joined-up approach to delivering key screen sector skills interventions. Work with the research and statistics unit on the development and delivery of a programme of research that can help provide insights into skills and training challenges and support industry stakeholders. Work with wider BFI teams to ensure a joined-up approach to skills development and new entrant pathways across National Lottery programmes. We are looking for candidates who have: Significant high-level experience in screen sector preferably working in a multiple stakeholder environment to deliver on skills and training programmes. Highly developed advocacy and influencing skills. Extensive understanding and experience of skills and training landscape in the screen sector. Proven track record in building and maintaining effective partnerships in the film and TV sector. Significant experience and knowledge of programme management within the screen sector or third sector. Significant experience of team leadership, recruitment and development. 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. At the BFI you'll enjoy benefits such as excellent support for working parents, 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), tickets to BFI festivals and events plus many others. 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 ethnically diverse. We guarantee a first interview to our under-represented groups who meet our minimum requirements. Applications Further details about the role, the BFI and our benefits can be found on our website . First interviews will be heldin the week beginning 16 January 2023. Second interviews will be heldin the week beginning 23 January 2023. The closing date for this position is 20/12/2022 at 23:59
Dec 05, 2022
Full time
The BFI are looking for a Head of Lottery Skills Programmes. In the BFI's new ten-year strategy 'Screen Culture 2033', we have committed to supporting the development of a skilled and sustainable workforce that reflects the UK population. A key element of delivering on this ambition is through our National Lottery funding and we are seeking a Headof Lottery Skills Programmes to deliver the BFI's funding for skills, working closely with partners across the UK. The Head of Lottery Skills Programmes will lead the implementation and management of both the BFI National Lottery Skills Clusters Fund and the BFI National Lottery Skills Fund, as well as the development and design of future BFI National Lottery funded skills programmes. The individual will be responsible for ensuring the funds deliver on key objectives including the development of equitable routes into the sector and ensuring people from under-represented groups across the UK can access the support they need to develop their careers and skills. As identified in the BFI Skills Review for Film & HETV, National Lottery 'good cause' funding has a distinct role to play in addressing the skills challenges being faced by the film and HETV production sector. The Head of Lottery Skills Programmes will be instrumental in ensuring National Lottery funded activity is aligned to, and where appropriate, helps deliver against the recommendations in the BFI Skills Review. Key responsibilities include: Lead on strategy development for the effective delivery of National Lottery funded skills programmes to maximise their impact across the UK. Lead on designing a regular activity programme to ensure the successful Screen Clusters and related key stakeholders are able to transfer knowledge, share best practice and ensure a joined-up approach to delivering key screen sector skills interventions. Work with the research and statistics unit on the development and delivery of a programme of research that can help provide insights into skills and training challenges and support industry stakeholders. Work with wider BFI teams to ensure a joined-up approach to skills development and new entrant pathways across National Lottery programmes. We are looking for candidates who have: Significant high-level experience in screen sector preferably working in a multiple stakeholder environment to deliver on skills and training programmes. Highly developed advocacy and influencing skills. Extensive understanding and experience of skills and training landscape in the screen sector. Proven track record in building and maintaining effective partnerships in the film and TV sector. Significant experience and knowledge of programme management within the screen sector or third sector. Significant experience of team leadership, recruitment and development. 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. At the BFI you'll enjoy benefits such as excellent support for working parents, 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), tickets to BFI festivals and events plus many others. 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 ethnically diverse. We guarantee a first interview to our under-represented groups who meet our minimum requirements. Applications Further details about the role, the BFI and our benefits can be found on our website . First interviews will be heldin the week beginning 16 January 2023. Second interviews will be heldin the week beginning 23 January 2023. The closing date for this position is 20/12/2022 at 23:59
The Broadway in Nottingham is seeking a new Chief Executive Officer. Join Broadway as it enters a new and exciting chapter. If you are passionate about film and want to build Broadway's artistic, audience and talent development activity across Greater Nottingham and the Midlands, and its profile nationally, this is the role for you. Who Broadway is looking for Following the departure of its longstanding leader, Broadway is seeking an innovative and inspirational leader to build on its success to date and take the venue forward. This is a wonderful opportunity to continue to develop and amplify Broadway's work, profile and impact. With leadership experience in independent film exhibition and/or the wider arts/cultural sector, you will have strong financial and commercial acumen with the ability to develop Broadway's next strategy and help it grow sustainably, balancing both its charitable and commercial objectives. Broadway seeks a CEO who will bring clear strategic vision and have the resilience and courage to support the venue as it navigates a challenging operating environment. You will be an exceptional leader, able to empower and foster a collaborative culture within and outside the organisation. The role requires an ability to engage with key stakeholders and partners and Broadway therefore seeks someone who is an exceptional relationship-builder and communicator, comfortable and credible in an ambassadorial role. Broadway is also looking for a forward-thinking and energetic individual with good interpersonal skills who can help raise the venue's profile and presence. Your exceptional leadership qualities will be matched with a keen passion for cinema and independent film and a desire to drive this iconic organisation forward on the next stage of its journey. The closing date for this position is 19/12/2022 at 00:00
Nov 28, 2022
Full time
The Broadway in Nottingham is seeking a new Chief Executive Officer. Join Broadway as it enters a new and exciting chapter. If you are passionate about film and want to build Broadway's artistic, audience and talent development activity across Greater Nottingham and the Midlands, and its profile nationally, this is the role for you. Who Broadway is looking for Following the departure of its longstanding leader, Broadway is seeking an innovative and inspirational leader to build on its success to date and take the venue forward. This is a wonderful opportunity to continue to develop and amplify Broadway's work, profile and impact. With leadership experience in independent film exhibition and/or the wider arts/cultural sector, you will have strong financial and commercial acumen with the ability to develop Broadway's next strategy and help it grow sustainably, balancing both its charitable and commercial objectives. Broadway seeks a CEO who will bring clear strategic vision and have the resilience and courage to support the venue as it navigates a challenging operating environment. You will be an exceptional leader, able to empower and foster a collaborative culture within and outside the organisation. The role requires an ability to engage with key stakeholders and partners and Broadway therefore seeks someone who is an exceptional relationship-builder and communicator, comfortable and credible in an ambassadorial role. Broadway is also looking for a forward-thinking and energetic individual with good interpersonal skills who can help raise the venue's profile and presence. Your exceptional leadership qualities will be matched with a keen passion for cinema and independent film and a desire to drive this iconic organisation forward on the next stage of its journey. The closing date for this position is 19/12/2022 at 00:00