LFF Senior Volunteers Coordinator
British Film Institute
London
Salary: £35,640 per annum
BFI are seeking an LFF Senior Volunteers Coordinator
BFI are seeking an LFF Senior Volunteers Coordinator
Fixed Term Contract: 10 August to 30 October 2026
BFI are looking for a Senior Volunteers Coordinator to lead on all aspects of administration and organisation of volunteer resources at the festival, and is responsible for recruiting, scheduling, training, supervising and supporting the festival volunteers.
What you’ll do
- Lead on the volunteer recruitment process, including applications, shortlisting and interview new volunteers where necessary.
- Liaise with festival departments to understand their needs and to provide details of volunteers assigned to their events.
- Manage the Volunteer Team consisting of one Coordinator and one Assistant.
- Lead on the process of organising volunteer rotas and update in timely manner.
What you’ll bring
- Significant demonstrable experience in a similar role within a festival or events environment.
- Significant demonstrable experience of managing or overseeing volunteer logistics including volunteer resource allocation.
- Experience managing a small team both in the office and onsite during events.
- An understanding of volunteers needs including training, support, and safeguarding.
To apply:
Submit your application via the BFI website.
Interviews will be held in the week commencing 8 June 2026
BFI support diversity and inclusion, and as an organisation, recognises that they need to address under-representation within its teams. As such, they strongly welcome and encourage applicants from our underrepresented groups, who identify as D/deaf and disabled and/or are Black and Global Majority. They guarantee a place at the first stage selection process to underrepresented groups who meet the minimum requirements.
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The closing date for this position is 18/05/2026 at 23:59