Head of Cultural Partnerships

Salary: £64,020 - 75,636

The BFI is looking for a Head of Cultural Partnerships to be a key advocate for the BFI National Archive and the BFI’s cultural vision.

The successful candidate will support the BFI’s cultural vision both internally, securing buy-in and support across the organisation as well as breaking new ground in collaboration opportunities outside of the BFI.

Role details

• Full-time
• Permanent
• For full details and to apply, please visit the BFI’s job portal

Role responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and monitor and evaluate the impact of working with, cultural priority countries/regions around the world, complementing and supporting the BFI’s fundraising, UK soft power, and industry support priority countries/ regions. 
• Lead on enriching key national and international relationships – via partners and forums 
• With a focus on IP rights as a possibility rather than a constraint, develop cultural engagement strategies in partnership with teams across the BFI, and identify opportunities for new areas of partnership 
• Be a key member of the Knowledge, Learning, and Collections senior leadership team, led by the Executive Director. 

Person specifications

• Knowledge of the BFI National Archive collections and mission  
• Broad understanding of the UK cultural sector, its main bodies and organisation. 
• Demonstrable experience of developing and leading cultural programmes with multiple partners. 
• An excellent networker and relationship builder with the ability to easily build relationships, listen to and empower collaborators.   
• Proven people management skills including experience of successful performance management, coaching and developing staff. 

How to apply

For full details and to apply, please visit the BFI’s job portal

First interviews will be held on w/c 17 March 2025 

Second interviews will be held on w/c 24 March 2025 

The closing date for this position is 03/03/2025 at 23:59