LFF recruitment coordinator

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 10th March 2026 23:59

Salary: £26,781 per annum (based on the full-time salary of £33,477 per annum)

Location: London (Work from home + 2 days a week in the office)

Fixed Term Contract: 11 May 2026 – 30 September 2026

Part time: 33 hours per week

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at the UK’s largest film festival? Are you a people-person interested in making sure we get the best staff to deliver the BFI London Film Festival (LFF)?

Sounds like you? Keep reading!

We are a cultural charity, a National Lottery distributor, and the UK’s lead organisation for film and the moving image. We believe society needs stories. Film, television and the moving image bring them to life, helping us connect and understand each other better. We share the stories of yesterday, search for the stories of today, and shape the stories of tomorrow.

The BFI London Film Festival (LFF) showcases international and British films featuring red carpet premieres, Q&As, and immersive XR experiences. It brings a diverse, high-quality selection of global cinema to the public, featuring both established and emerging filmmakers.

What you’ll be doing

• Coordinating all LFF recruitment campaigns including advertising roles, managing the interview process and offers.
• Meeting with Festival managers to understand their role requirements and provide them with longlists of applicants
• Helping organise and deliver LFF assessment centres
• Managing all pre-employment and onboarding for LFF new starters

You’ll have guidance and support along the way, working closely with the Resourcing & Reward team and Festivals team to make this all happen.

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Experience working in a recruitment environment managing high volume recruitment campaigns, including shortlisting and managing pre-employment checks
• Experience of using an Applicant Tracking System or similar database platforms
• Problem solving skills and initiative to provide a good customer service and a positive candidate experience.

What we offer:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for fixed term contracts)
• Complimentary tickets to BFI Southbank & IMAX screenings and events
• Free BFI Player subscription + Free copy of Sight & Sound + discount on BFI DVDs and merchandise

Plus many more, which can be found in our Working at the BFI information pack.

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.

Depending on the volume of applications, you may be asked to complete a small task or attend a pre-interview screening call to further to assist the hiring team in shortlisting for this role. In this instance, interview dates may be subject to change.

First interviews will be held on Thursday 26 March 2026

Second interviews will be held on Thursday 02 April 2026

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We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.

Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.