Business Partnerships Coordinator
British Film Institute
About the Organisation
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.
About the role
We are looking for a Business Partnerships Coordinator to join the BFI’s Business Partnerships team. The Coordinator will work alongside the Business Partnerships & Enterprise Team to ensure effective account management and delivery of all sponsor benefits in line with the client’s objectives, agreements, and deadlines. They will support the Director, Heads of New Business, Partnership Fulfilment, and Enterprise and Business Partnerships Team in generating new business for projects across the whole of the BFI Sponsorship portfolio, including BFI Southbank, Archive, and BFI IMAX. Festivals and Corporate Membership.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Under direction from the Director, Heads of teams and Managers take an active role in the account management of all BFI sponsors. Ensuring the partnerships are delivered to the highest standard.
- To build strong relationships with departments across the BFI to ensure the delivery of sponsorship benefits and manage and implement all the ticketing requirements of sponsors across all BFI activities, including the BFI London Film Festival, in partnership with the other Business Partnership Coordinators.
- To support the Director with administrative duties, including diary management, Raiser’s Edge, note-taking, financial, and other reporting.
- To work with the Director, Heads of teams, and Managers to identify appropriate corporate sponsorship opportunities across the BFI’s cultural programme.
Skills, Competencies, Experience & Attributes
- At least 1 year’s experience in sponsorship, sales, marketing, and a fundraising role within a non-profit making organisation or equivalent.
- Knowledge and understanding of the cultural sector, film, and the industry.
- Understanding of arts marketing and the motivations behind arts sponsorship.
- A high standard of word processing skills and numeracy.
- Sound administrative skills, including the ability to work under tight deadlines.
Compensation & Benefits
- 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 for children up to the age of 14
- Enhanced pay for Maternity & Paternity leave
- Complimentary tickets to BFI Southbank & IMAX screenings and events
- Free BFI Player subscription + discount on BFI DVDs, books, merchandise, and film tickets
Working locations
- Hybrid model, working in the London office and remotely
How to apply
- Please apply through our website, as we do not accept speculative CVs.
Interviews
- First interviews will be held on Thursday, 24th & Friday, 25th April 2026
- Depending on the volume of applications, you may be asked to complete a small task or attend a pre-interview screening call to further assist the hiring team in shortlisting for this role. In this instance, interview dates may be subject to change.
Policies
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 underrepresented 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 for our underrepresented groups who meet our minimum requirements.
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