Senior Policy Advisor

ArtsHub (UK) Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ArtsHub (UK) Ltd. seeks a Senior Policy Advisor on a fixed-term contract to support the BFI's policy agenda across its roles as a cultural charity and the UK Government's lead body for film and the moving image.

You will work with Policy & Public Affairs to develop policy positions, lead on Spending Review preparations for 2027, and manage responses to policy consultations while building strong relationships with government departments and key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in policymaking, government or regulatory environments.
• Understanding of the UK screen sector and cultural industries.
• Evidence-based policy development and advocacy with stakeholders.
• Relationship-building with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver policy positions to support BFI and wider screen sectors.
• Lead preparation of proposals for Spending Review 2027 with stakeholders.
• Lead development of BFI responses to government consultations and inquiries.
• Coordinate briefings and correspondence for Chair/CEO/DCEO and others.

Skills

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory understanding

Government relations

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a Senior Policy Advisor on a fixed term contract until July 2027 to support the delivery of the BFI's policy agenda across its roles as a cultural charity, National Lottery distributor and the UK Government's lead body for film and the moving image.

Job Description

To work with Policy & Public Affairs to develop and deliver policy positions which support the work of the BFI as well as the wider screen sectors.

To lead on the preparation and evidencing of proposals in key policy areas ahead of Spending Review 2027, working closely with internal and external stakeholders.

To lead on the development of BFI responses to Government policy consultations and Parliamentary inquiries on relevant areas.

To develop strong collaborative relationships with contacts across Government departments and devolved governments, as well as other key stakeholders in the public and private sector.

To manage the coordination and drafting of briefings & correspondence responses for Chair/CEO/DCEO and others as relevant regarding key policy issues, or ahead of meetings with senior stakeholders.

To lead preparations for monthly and quarterly meetings with the BFI's sponsor team at DCMS.

To help ensure the BFI provides DCMS with policy information, advice and guidance necessary to fulfil our duties as an Arm's Length Body of Government.

Job Requirements

Experience of working in a policymaking, government or regulatory environments or equivalent.

An understanding of the UK screen sector and the wider cultural and creative industries.

Demonstrable experience of building and delivering key evidence-based policy positions, and advocating for them with a wide range of stakeholder.

Experience of developing and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.