Head of New Business & Training

LONDON FILM SCHOOL; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious film school in London as the Head of New Business & Training, where your leadership will enhance professional training programs and expand business opportunities. You will ensure that the London Film School remains at the forefront of industry-relevant education through innovative course design and strategic partnerships.

Qualifications

• Experience in film education and business development is preferred.
• Strong skills in financial planning and budget management essential.
• Interpersonal skills to lead and motivate the training team.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of professional training programs for the School.
• Drive new business opportunities and strategic partnerships.
• Design innovative courses to maintain industry relevance.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship Management

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Film, Media, Business, Education

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join the team at Britain’s longest established and world-famous conservatoire for filmmakers. London Film School, now approaching its 70th anniversary, is based in Covent Garden in the heart of London.

LFS alumni include some legendary lighting camera people (Roger Pratt, Tak Fujimoto) as well as celebrated directors (Mike Leigh), and actors (Danny Huston), and many producers and executives across the industry.We are one of only two film schools in the UK to have received ‘world leading’ institution status and funding from the Office for Students.

As Head of New Business & Training, you will contribute to the strategic vision of the School, by leading and overseeing the development of professional training programs, while driving new business opportunities. The role ensures LFS remains a leader in industry-relevant education, by designing innovative courses, forging strategic partnerships, and expanding commercial training offerings.

The ideal candidate will have excellent negotiation and relationship management skills, with expertise in film education, business development, and stakeholder engagement within the creative industries.You will have a Bachelor’s for Master’s degree in Film, Media, Business, Education, or a related field, or have an equivalent level of related work experience, together with the communication and interpersonal skills to lead, motivate and develop your team, who are responsible for training operations and business partnerships. Experience in financial planning and setting/managing departmental budgets is also essential.