Digital Media Specialist Team Leader
British Film Institute
Berkhamsted
Salary: £35,640 - £41,763
The BFI is looking for a Digital Media Specialist Team Leader to join the BFI’s Data & Digital Preservation Team within the Knowledge, Learning & Collections Directorate.
The BFI is looking for a Digital Media Specialist Team Leader to join the BFI’s Data & Digital Preservation Team within the Knowledge, Learning & Collections Directorate.
he Team Leader will provide effective leadership and operational oversight for a team delivering digital audiovisual preservation and access services. This includes managing team performance and development, ensuring clear communication and collaboration, and maintaining high standards across technical workflows. The Team Leader will support strategic planning, promotes a positive and inclusive team culture, and ensures compliance with organisational policies, while engaging with wider departmental and external initiatives.
Role details
- Full-time
- Permanent
- For more details and to apply, visit the BFI jobs portal.
Role responsibilities
- Manage and develop team members in line with the Performance Management Scheme, ensuring regular individual and team meetings, clear objectives, and ongoing development.
- Work closely with the People team to identify development opportunities and address performance challenges early.
- Lead a team delivering core operational functions including quality control, validation, preservation, transcoding, and access for audiovisual digital content.
- Operate software and hardware used in digital audiovisual workflows
Person specifications
- Proven experience in leading and managing teams, including performance management and staff development.
- Experience working within a digital media or cultural heritage field.
- Demonstrated ability to manage operational workflows and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience collaborating across teams and with external partners or stakeholders.
- Experience in compiling reports and contributing to strategic planning or improvement initiatives.
How to apply
For more details and to apply, visit the BFI jobs portal.
First interviews will be held on Thursday 23 October 2025
Second interviews will be held on Tuesday 28 October 2025
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The closing date for this position is 13/10/2025 at 23:59