Talent & Campaigns PR Manager

British Film Institute (BFI); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave (rising to 30) +

BFI pension scheme with 5% employer

BFI Childcare Scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Complimentary tickets to BFI Southbank

Free BFI Player subscription

Discount on BFI merchandise and film-t

Job summary

British Film Institute (BFI) is seeking a Talent & Campaigns PR Manager to raise the profile of its fundraising and enterprise work by engaging top talent across the UK and internationally. The role covers strategy, ambassador engagement and high-profile events, including global partnerships and special receptions.

The role requires extensive relationship-building, campaign leadership and event delivery, with a focus on diplomacy, advocacy and philanthropy within the creative industries.

Qualifications

• Significant experience working with high-profile talent in film, television or the arts.
• Proven ability to develop and lead PR campaigns and ambassador engagement.
• Strong stakeholder management and exceptional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and nurture relationships with high-profile talent and industry stakeholders in the UK and internationally.
• Develop PR and engagement strategies to raise awareness of fundraising campaigns and partnerships.
• Lead growth of the Ambassador programme and create opportunities for advocacy.
• Plan talent-focused activity around major BFI events, including international programmes and receptions.
• Collaborate across the organisation to align talent engagement with business priorities.

Skills

High-profile talent relationships

Campaign PR leadership

Event delivery

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

Hours: 41 hours per week, including 1 hour lunch break

Onsite & hybrid: 2 days required in the office per week, plus additional for events when required.

We are looking for a Talent & Campaigns PR Manager to play a pivotal role in raising the profile of the BFI's fundraising, philanthropy and enterprise activity through the development of influential relationships with high-profile talent across the UK and internationally. Working across the worlds of film, television and the wider creative industries, you will lead on engaging actors, directors, writers, artists and other industry figures to champion the BFI's mission, support fundraising campaigns and strengthen the organisation's reputation. This exciting fixed-term role combines strategic relationship management, campaign PR, ambassador engagement and high-profile event delivery, including activity linked to BFI America, the British Film Reception in Los Angeles and the prestigious BFI Fellowship. We are seeking a confident and well-connected communications professional with exceptional stakeholder management skills, a passion for film and culture, and the ability to build lasting partnerships that inspire advocacy, goodwill and philanthropic support for the BFI.

What you’ll do

• Build and nurture relationships with high-profile talent, industry representatives and key stakeholders in the UK and internationally to support the BFI's fundraising, advocacy and strategic objectives.
• Develop and deliver PR and engagement strategies that increase awareness of BFI fundraising campaigns, philanthropic initiatives and corporate partnership activity.
• Lead the growth and stewardship of the BFI Ambassador programme, creating meaningful opportunities for ambassadors to champion the BFI's mission and support fundraising efforts.
• Plan and deliver talent-focused activity around major BFI events and initiatives, including the BFI Fellowship, BFI America programmes and the annual British Film Reception in Los Angeles.
• Collaborate across the organisation to align talent engagement with wider business priorities, ensuring effective relationship management, stakeholder communication and long-term advocacy for the BFI.

What you’ll bring

• Significant experience working with high-profile talent, agents, publicists or stakeholders within film, television, the arts or a related cultural environment.
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish trust, influence key stakeholders and create long-term engagement opportunities.
• Proven experience delivering successful campaigns, events or communications activity involving talent, VIPs or high-profile audiences.
• Excellent organisational, project management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet challenging deadlines.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, combined with sound judgement, discretion and a genuine passion for film, culture and the creative industries.

• 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 with service) + bank holidays + the option to buy up to 5 extra days of annual leave
• Additional paid time off between Christmas and New Year
• BFI pension scheme with 5% employer contribution
• BFI Childcare Scheme, where we contribute to childcare costs
• Enhanced pay for Maternity & Paternity leave
• Complimentary tickets to BFI Southbank & IMAX screenings and events
• Free BFI Player subscription + discount on BFI merchandise, and film tickets

We support diversity and inclusion, and as an organisation recognise that we need to address under representation within our teams. As such we strongly welcome and encourage applicants from our under-represented groups; who identify as D/deaf and disabled and/or are Black and Global Majority. We guarantee a place at the first stage selection process to our under-represented groups who meet our minimum requirements.

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Thursday 24 September 2026

First interviews will be held the week commencing 28 September 2026