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Equal Access Network Assistant

INDEPENDENT CINEMA OFFICE
30,784 per year
London
Full-time
8th July 2026
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Equal Access Network Assistant

Film London

London

Salary: £30,784

Film London is recruiting for an Equal Access Network Assistant

Film London is recruiting for an Equal Access Network Assistant

The Equal Access Network Assistant will provide essential administrative, coordination and data support for Film London’s Equal Access Network, helping to ensure the smooth delivery of outreach and recruitment activities that support underrepresented talent entering and progressing within the screen industries.

The role will support programme administration, stakeholder communications, event coordination, participant tracking, data collection and reporting. Operating the Film London STRIDE platform is a key area of work for this role. The postholder will help maintain platform content and accurate records, while providing timely information to support monitoring, evaluation and funder reporting.

About the role

Film London is the capital’s screen industries agency. We connect ideas, talent and finance to develop a pioneering creative culture in the city that delivers success in film, TV, animation, games and beyond.

We work to sustain, promote and develop London as a global content production hub, support the development of the city’s new and emerging filmmaking talent and invest in a diverse and rich film culture. Funded by the Mayor of London and the National Lottery through the BFI, we also receive support from Arts Council England and DBT. We own the Games London brand, under which we are delivering an ambitious b2b programme and the London Games Festival. Film London also has a national remit, the British Film Commission. Film London is a registered charity.

The Equal Access Network Assistant will provide essential administrative, coordination and data support for Film London’s Equal Access Network, helping to ensure the smooth delivery of outreach and recruitment activities that support underrepresented talent entering and progressing within the screen industries.

The role will support programme administration, stakeholder communications, event coordination, participant tracking, data collection and reporting. Operating the Film London STRIDE platform is a key area of work for this role. The postholder will help maintain platform content and accurate records, while providing timely information to support monitoring, evaluation and funder reporting.

The postholder will help ensure that:

  • EAN administration is accurate, efficient and well organised.
  • Participant and programme data is collected consistently and securely.
  • Reporting requirements are supported with clear, reliable information.
  • EAN events and activities are delivered smoothly and accessibly.
  • Members and stakeholders receive timely, professional support.

The Equal Access Network Assistant will report to the Equal Access Manager who in turn reports to the Head of Skills.

Key details: 

  • Contract type: Fixed term to 31 March 2027
  • Salary: £30,784 (full-time, five days a week)

Key responsibilities

Programme administration

  • Provide day-to-day administrative support for the Equal Access Network.
  • Maintain accurate records of members, participants, industry partners, events and programme activity.
  • Support diary coordination, mailbox management, meeting preparation and note-taking.
  • Assist with preparing programme recruitment documents, briefing materials, agendas and follow-up actions.
  • Support recruitment activity, including application administration, candidate communications and interview coordination.
  • Respond to general enquiries from EAN members, partners and external stakeholders.

Data collection and reporting

  • Gather, input and maintain accurate participant, activity and engagement data.
  • Support the tracking of applications, attendance, outcomes, progression and feedback.
  • Help prepare reports for internal teams, senior management, funders and partners.
  • Collate survey responses, evaluation forms and monitoring information.
  • Ensure data is stored and managed in line with GDPR and internal processes.
  • Identify gaps or inconsistencies in data and support improvements to reporting systems.

Events and Network support

  • Support the coordination of EAN events, talks, workshops, networking sessions and training activities.
  • Assist with event logistics, including venue coordination, invitations, registration, attendance lists and post-event follow-up.
  • Liaise with participants, speakers, facilitators and partners as required.
  • Help ensure events are accessible, inclusive and professionally delivered.

Communications and stakeholder support

  • Draft and coordinate communications to EAN members and stakeholders.
  • Support the maintenance of mailing lists, contact databases and CRM systems.
  • Lead the preparation of content for newsletters, updates and promotional activity.
  • Support progression tracking, programme alumni outcomes and case studies.
  • Build positive working relationships with EAN members, industry partners and internal colleagues.

General support

  • Contribute to the effective delivery of EAN objectives and wider inclusion priorities.
  • Support continuous improvement of administrative processes and reporting tools.
  • Attend meetings and contribute updates on administration, data and programme activity including updating resources and administrative materials.
  • Carry out other duties appropriate to the role as required.

Experience and personal qualities

Essential

  • Strong administrative and organisational skills.
  • Experience maintaining databases, spreadsheets or CRM systems.
  • Good attention to detail, especially when handling data and reporting information.
  • Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook and Canva.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and access.
  • Ability to work sensitively with people from a wide range of backgrounds.

Desirable

  • Experience supporting events, training programmes or talent development initiatives.
  • Experience collecting, monitoring and evaluating data.
  • Knowledge of the film, television, animation, games or wider screen industries.
  • Understanding of barriers faced by underrepresented groups in the creative industries.
  • Experience using survey tools, CRM platforms or reporting dashboards.

To apply

For full details including how to apply, visit Film London’s website.

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The closing date for this position is 08/07/2026 at 17:00