Outreach, Engagement & Access Manager

Key responsibilities include: 

• To proactively develop, nurture, manage and grow relationships with under-represented and served community partners, charities and disabled community groups for BFI Southbank and BFI Festivals programmes and services, as a priority 

• Work with colleagues in Marketing, Inclusion and Programming to develop strategic plans to grow audience engagement in key BFI target audience segments (Black and Global Majority, 25 and under, disabled) and Lambeth and Southwark residents and employers 

• To encourage and develop cross team working and collaboration between the team, and when working across the BFI, with external partners and stakeholders 

• Be an ambassador for the BFI and maintain a professional approach at all times 

We are looking for candidates who have: 

• Significant experience in inclusion work, community outreach and relationship management in a cultural, heritage or educational venue environment 

• Experience of working in a relationship management role with groups historically under-served and under-represented in cultural spaces  

• Experience of working effectively and collaboratively with senior teams, including at a senior level, with the ability to liaise, develop and maintain strong professional relationships with colleagues and external agencies 

• Excellent relationship management skills, with an approachable and proactive mindset 

• A commitment to fostering inclusion in cultural spaces  

A full list of responsibilities and minimum requirements can be found in the job description. 

About the BFI  

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. 

At the BFI you’ll enjoy benefits such as excellent support for working parents, 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and additional paid time off at Christmas), tickets to BFI festivals and events plus many others.  

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 first interview to our under-represented groups who meet our minimum requirements.  

Further details about the role, the BFI and our benefits can be obtained by visiting our website.

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on: Monday, 09 September 2024 

First interviews will be held on: w/c Monday, 23 September 2024 

Second interviews will be held on: Friday, 04 October 2024