Senior Programmes Manager – Talent development

SMB Partners Ltd.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £45k p.a.

29 days holiday + bank holidays

8% pension

Health cash-back plan

Long-term sickness insurance

Life assurance 4x salary

EAP 24/7

Cycle to Work Scheme

Season ticket loan

Cinema access

Job summary

BAFTA is seeking a Senior Programmes Manager – Talent development in London. The role sits in the Talent Programmes team, delivering inclusive talent development programmes to democratise industry insights, skills and networks.

The Senior Programmes Manager will lead end-to-end design, evaluation and delivery of initiatives that advance inclusion and accessibility across the screen industries.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing and delivering impactful programmes or projects in the screen industries, cultural sector or related area.
• A deep understanding of equity, inclusion, and systemic barriers to access especially as they relate to underrepresented communities in the screen industries.
• Track record of working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders including creatives, industry bodies, and community organisations.
• Strong project management skills with experience in budget handling, planning, and reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills—able to work sensitively with a wide range of people.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end design, evaluation, and oversee delivery of talent development initiatives reflecting our commitment to inclusion, equity, and accessibility.

Skills

Programme design

Stakeholder collaboration

Project management

Budget handling

Communication skills

Job description

Location: 60% onsite in Soho, London

Contract: Full Time

Description:

Senior Programmes Manager – Talent development

£45,000 per annum, 10 month FTC

Our opportuntity

This senior manager role sits in the BAFTA Talent Programmes team where we deliver, engaging and inclusive talent development programmes, we create opportunities to share industry expertise democratically and ensure that everyone, regardless of their background, can access the insights, skills and networks they need to progress.

The Senior Programmes Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end design, evaluation, and oversee delivery of talent development initiatives that reflect our commitment to inclusion, equity, and accessibility.

How BAFTA gives you the red carpet experience

• A salary of £45,000 per year
• Holiday - 29 days a year plus bank holidays
• Pension - 8% contributory pension
• 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?

• Proven experience designing and delivering impactful programmes or projects in the screen industries, cultural sector or a related area.
• A deep understanding of equity, inclusion, and systemic barriers to access especially as they relate to underrepresented communities in the screen industries.
• Track record of working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders including creatives, industry bodies, and community organisations.
• Strong project management skills with experience in budget handling, planning, and reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills—able to work sensitively with a wide range of people.

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] .

The closing date for this role is 11.59pm on Wednesday 7 October 2026