Programmer for Learning (Schools Lead)

British Film Institute (BFI); Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave (rising to 30) +

Bank holidays

Option to buy up to 5 extra days

BFI pension scheme with 5% employer

BFI Childcare Scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Complimentary tickets to BFI Southbank

BFI Player subscription + discounts

Job summary

British Film Institute (BFI) is seeking a Programmer for Learning (Schools Lead) to design and deliver a year-round education programme for schools, teachers and students. You will work across BFI Southbank, online, and with partner organisations, shaping inclusive learning experiences and leading a third of the schools programme.

You will develop content, learning outcomes, and contributor plans, manage guest speakers, and collaborate with the Producer for Learning Events to ensure smooth

Qualifications

• Experience devising, delivering and coordinating learning activity in an arts or cultural context.
• Strong knowledge of film and television culture and critical approaches to their study.
• Experience delivering education events online and in arts venues, including logistics and scheduling.
• Understanding of evaluation methods to assess reach, engagement and programme impact.
• Experience working with multiple partners and stakeholders simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to strategic planning and development of the schools programme.
• Lead development of content, learning outcomes and contributor plans for the schools programme.
• Identify, recruit and brief guest speakers and contributors for activities.
• Develop learning activity incorporating BFI National Archive collections and engage schools with BFI festivals and events.

Skills

Learning activity development

Education events

Stakeholder coordination

Evaluation methods

Film & TV culture knowledge

Job description

Fixed Term Contract: fixed term until 24 March 2027

We are looking for a Programmer for Learning (Schools Lead) to work on the development and delivery of a year-round programme of film education activity for schools, teachers and students, delivered online, at BFI Southbank and with partner organisations across the UK. The Programmer for Learning will also lead and deliver one-third of the schools programme, developing high-quality, inclusive learning experiences for students and teachers, while building partnerships and collaborating across the organisation to support the planning, delivery and growth of BFI education activity.

What you’ll do

• Contribute to the strategic planning and development of the schools programme, working closely with the Senior Programmer for Learning and Outreach to shape a diverse, inclusive and curriculum-relevant offer for teachers and students across all Key Stages and subjects.
• Lead the development of content, learning outcomes and contributor plans for the schools programme creating engaging and high-quality learning experiences that support curriculum objectives and audience needs, and take responsibility for on the day delivery for up to 1/3 of the programme across the academic year.
• Identify, recruit and brief guest speakers, lecturers and contributors for activity within their area of responsibility, working with the Producer for Learning Events to ensure contractual, administrative and logistical arrangements are completed.
• Develop learning activity that incorporates BFI National Archive collections where possible and contribute to creating opportunities for schools and teachers to engage with BFI festivals and major events, including the London Film Festival and Flare.

What you’ll bring

• Experience in devising, delivering, and coordinating learning activity in an arts or cultural context.
• Strong knowledge of film and television culture and critical approaches to their study.
• Experience delivering education events both online and in arts venues, including logistics, scheduling, and stakeholder coordination.
• Understanding of evaluation methods to assess reach, engagement, and programme impact.
• Experience working with multiple partners and stakeholders simultaneously.

Take a look at the full job description to learn more about the role and how you could be a great fit.

• 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

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 07 September 2026

First interviews will be held on Monday 21 September 2026

Second interviews if required will be held in the week commencing 28 September 2026