Research and Online Learning Coordinator

British Film Institute

London

Salary: £28,685 - £33,614 pro-rata (based on the full-time salary of £35,640 – £41,763 per annum

BFI are recruiting for a Research & Online Learning Coordinator

BFI are recruiting for a Research & Online Learning Coordinator

Part Time: 33 hours per week (4 days/0.8FTE)

The role will coordinate financial and operational activities for the Research Development department, providing essential administrative support for externally funded research grants, online learning, and engagement. The role will provide a professional and effective delivery of research grant and online learning finances, ensuring optimal compliance with funding and partner requirements. They will help organise key development and engagement activities, such as research workshops and study days, and support more generally with internal and external dissemination of departmental objective and achievements.

What you’ll do

• Support the management of cost recovery from external partners for research and online learning activities (raising purchase orders and invoicing, etc)
• Manage financial aspects of internal research development and online learning budgets (processing payments, claims and expenses, etc)
• Support the development of systems for optimal financial and operational governance of research grants and online learning activities
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with external contacts nationally and internationally, especially at other cultural and heritage organisations

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience in a research or educational support function, which included financial and / or operational responsibilities
• Demonstrable understanding of research finance, especially as it pertains to UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) or similar funders
• Experience with budget and project management, whether in a supporting or lead role
• Experience organising events, whether in a supporting or lead role
• Sound knowledge of the research funding landscape

To apply:

Submit your application via the BFI website.

First interviews will be held on Friday 19 and Monday 22 June 2026

Second interviews will be held on w/c 29 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 08/06/2026 at 23:59