Senior Policy Advisor

Box; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

BFI, the UK's lead body for film and the moving image, is seeking a Senior Policy Advisor on a fixed-term contract until 19 July 2027, 41 hours per week.

The role will lead policy development, coordinate responses to government initiatives, and build strong relationships with government, industry and political stakeholders. You will work with Policy & Public Affairs to develop policy positions and contribute to Spending Review 2027.

Qualifications

• Experience in policy making, government or regulatory environment.
• Understanding of the UK screen sector and the wider cultural and creative industries.
• Experience building and delivering evidence-based policy positions and advocating with stakeholders.
• Experience developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Work with Policy & Public Affairs to develop and deliver policy positions that support the work of the BFI and the wider screen sectors.
• Lead on preparation and evidencing of proposals ahead of Spending Review 2027, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead on development of BFI responses to Government policy consultations and Parliamentary inquiries.
• Develop collaborative relationships with contacts across Government departments and devolved governments and other key stakeholders.

Skills

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Government/regulatory

Policy analysis

Job description

Fixed-term contract until 19 July 2027,41 hours a week (including 1 hour lunch break)

The Senior Policy Advisor will 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.

The role will lead on a range of policy areas, working with internal experts to develop policy positions and provide advice to government, industry and political stakeholders. You will coordinate responses to key government initiatives, contribute to strategic funding and policy proposals, and help maintain strong relationships with the Department.

What you’ll do

• To work with Policy & Public Affairs todevelopand deliverpolicy positions whichsupport thework of theBFI as well as the wider screen sectors
• Tolead on thepreparation 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 toGovernment policy consultations and Parliamentary inquiries on relevant areas
• To develop strong collaborative relationshipswith contacts acrossGovernmentdepartments anddevolved governments, as well as other key stakeholders in the public and private sector.

What you’ll bring

• Experience of working in a policy making, government or regulatory environment 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 stakeholders
• Experience of developing andmaintainingeffective relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Firstinterviews willtakeplaceon Friday 9 October 2026

BFI supports diversity and inclusion and, as an organisation, recognises the need to address under-representation within its teams. As such, BFI strongly welcome and encourages applicants from our under-represented groups who identify as D/deaf and disabled and/or are ethnically diverse.

The closing date for this position is 21/09/2026 at 23:59