Project Manager Momentum

Box; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A creative organization is seeking a part-time Project Manager to lead the Momentum program, focused on supporting Black British filmmakers. The role includes planning and delivering events, managing stakeholders, and overseeing project operations. Candidates need at least five years in project management, strong communication skills, and experience in the film sector is desirable. The position offers flexible work arrangements, with core hours from 10am to 6pm and some remote work options.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Remote working

Access to shared workspace in London

Responsibilities

• Lead on the planning and delivery of all Momentum events.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all Momentum stakeholders.
• Manage the Momentum Project Coordinator, ensuring clarity of roles.
• Monitor and track the progress of both current filmmakers and alumni.
• Manage effective administrative systems for project tracking.
• Collaborate closely with the Marketing Manager and project stakeholders.
• Manage the beginning and end-of-programme survey process.
• Contribute creative and strategic ideas to enhance Momentum’s impact.
• Coordinate the assignment of Momentum mentors to filmmakers.
• Proofread all communications and marketing materials.

Skills

Excellent written English and strong grammatical accuracy

Outstanding communication skills

Administration skills

Time-management skills

Organisational skills

High attention to detail

Proficiency with Google Drive

Proficiency with Google Sheets/Excel

Proficiency with Mailchimp

Proficiency with Zoom

Proficiency with Slack

Proficiency with Canva

Job description

We Are Parable are looking for a Project Manager to support the delivery for the 2026 iteration of Momentum, their talent development programme supporting Black British filmmakers and content creators.

This is a part-time role, requiring three days’ work per week, running from March 2026 to March 2027.

About We Are Parable

We Are Parable a multi award-winning company who provide audiences with opportunities to experience Black Cinema and television in culturally relevant, memorable, and unique ways. We Are Parable have been dedicated to providing a platform to Black films and their creators through our work in exhibition and the production of mentorship opportunities.

Founded in 2013 by Teanne and Anthony Andrews, We Are Parable have constantly focused on one philosophy: Experience Over Everything. The experience of the audience has remained paramount to everything they do, from film screenings to full scale cinematic experiences. They have worked extensively with some of the biggest studios anders in the industry from Netflix, Warner Brothers, Universal and Sony, in addition to partnerships with national broadcasters such as Channel 4, ITV and BBC.

About Momentum

Momentum is a programme by We Are Parable, and supported by Channel 4 and Sony Pictures Television UK, designed to support Black British filmmakers and content creators with mentoring, mental health support and access to industry professionals.

Momentum, which is funded by 4Skills, Channel 4’s nationwide training and development programme, has worked with over 140 filmmakers Black British creatives from around the UK since its inception in 2020, offering them a six-month development programme that includes mentoring from leading film and television executives, mental health wellbeing workshops, access to industry experts and the opportunity to pitch to commissioners.

Previous participants have included Adura Onashile (Girl) and Imafidon Gift Jesurobo-Owie (All the Colours of the World are between Black and White).

This year’s programme will run from Spring 2026 until February 2027 and will welcome another 30 filmmakers and content creators. Find out more .

Role and responsibilities

The Momentum Project Manager will report to the Directors of We Are Parable and will be responsible for the following:

• Lead on the planning and delivery of all Momentum events, including regional meet‑ups, masterclasses, fireside conversations, wellbeing sessions and end of year showcase
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all Momentum stakeholders, including the current filmmaker cohort, alumni, venue partners, event teams, and additional collaborators
• Manage the Momentum Project Coordinator, ensuring clarity of roles, responsibilities, and delivery expectations
• Monitor and track the progress of both current Momentum filmmakers and Momentum Alumni, Manage effective administrative systems to record, monitor and report the entire project
• Manage the beginning and end‑of‑programme survey process and produce a comprehensive final report for all project stakeholders and We Are Parable co‑founders
• Collaborate closely with the We Are Parable Marketing Manager and project stakeholders to align on promotional timelines, campaign milestones, and key communications
• Work with partners at Channel 4, Sony Pictures UK, and other industry contacts to develop and deliver a regular Momentum Alumni newsletter
• Contribute creative and strategic ideas to enhance Momentum’s visibility, engagement, and long‑term impact
• Coordinate the assignment of Momentum mentors to filmmakers, oversee all related communications, and ensure timely follow‑up on queries
• Manage any concerns that arise with relating to the mentors who onboard the project
• Manage the Momentum Project Co-ordinator, ensuring project related tasks on schedule
• Proof read all PR communications and marketing materials including social media posts, website page and Momentum newsletter
• Work closely with the Director of Operations to ensure the project is within agreed budget
• Lead the roll of the UK wide application progress, recruit freelance external readers to support with the application and shortlistising
• Meet with the company directors on a weekly basis, attend weekly team/relevant meetings related to the project.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Excellent written English and strong grammatical accuracy
• Outstanding communication, administration, time‑management, and organisational skills
• High attention to detail
• Experience working in film sector (desirable)
• Confidence in saving, organising, and managing digital files and folders
• Experience of managing a team
• The ability to work independently and effectively in a remote environment
• Proficiency with key digital tools, including Google Drive, Google Sheets/Excel, Mailchimp, Zoom, Slack and Canva

Experience

• A minimum of five years in a project management role is essential
• Experience of working on professional development or educational programme is desirable
• Experience of line managing a team is essential
• Experience of establishing and maintaining stakeholder relationships is desirable
• Previous experience working in the film/TV industry is desirable

We Are Parable offer a flexible work environment, with remote working and access to a shared working space in London on Mondays. Core working hours are 10am to 6pm with some late hours.

To apply

See the job listed on We Are Parable’s website .

To apply please send your CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to [e-mail] with the subject header: Project Manager – Momentum by 5pm on Monday 9 February.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 12 February.

The closing date for this position is 09/02/2026 at 17:00