Programmes Officer

SMB Partners Ltd.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday 29 days

Private medical insurance

Health cash-back

Long-term sickness cover

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Season ticket loan

Cinema access

Job summary

BAFTA is seeking a Programs Officer in London to support the senior programmes manager in shaping and delivering inclusive, innovative talent development programmes across film, games, and television. The role focuses on curating events, opportunities, and outreach to diverse applicants, with accountability for process design and impact evaluation.

You’ll collaborate across departments, manage application forms, and help create pathways into the industry for next-generation talent, with a

Qualifications

• Experience in programme design and event curation is desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Support senior programmes manager to shape and deliver inclusive, innovative programmes for talent development within BAFTA.
• Curate events and professional development opportunities for audiences and industry partners.
• Design and implement outreach strategies, manage applications, and track impact with data.

Job description

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
• 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

About Us:

ABOUT BAFTA

BAFTA isa leading arts charity focused on championing creativity, opportunity and social change for all through the transformative power of film, games and television.

BAFTA’s Purpose:

Enrich the cultural landscape. Level the playing field. Be progressive. Inspire and celebrate.

BAFTA’s Mission:

We champion practitioners in film, games and television, regardless of background and life experience. We provide community for our members and strive for progressive industry and cultural practices. We recognise exceptional storytelling through our awards.

BAFTA’s Vision:

People from all backgrounds will have opportunity to thrive in the screen industries, bringing rich, more diverse stories for us to celebrate.

DIVERSITY MONITORING

Our aim is for our staff/volunteers to be a diverse mix of talented people who want to come and do their best work. BAFTA is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who want to join BAFTA and do their best work. Our culture at work is inclusive and we celebrate diversity in all its forms. Please take the time to fill out our Diversity Monitoring Survey . All the information you provide will be anonymous and is not considered with your application.

We actively encourage all applicants to share with us how you might perform best throughout our recruitment process, as such should you wish for us to adjust the process in order for you to shine please get in touch:[e-mail] .