Senior Policy Advisor

British Film Institute

London

Salary: £53,958 - £63,498 per annum

BFI is looking for a Senior Policy Advisor to join their Policy & Public Affairs team on a fixed-term basis.

BFI is looking for a Senior Policy Advisor to join their Policy & Public Affairs team on a fixed-term basis.

Fixed-term contract until 19 July 2027, 41 hours a week (including 1 hour lunch break)

The Senior Policy Advisor will support the delivery of the BFI’s policy agenda across its roles as a cultural charity, National Lottery distributor and the UK Government’s lead body for film and the moving image.

The role will lead on a range of policy areas, working with internal experts to develop policy positions and provide advice to government, industry and political stakeholders. You will coordinate responses to key government initiatives, contribute to strategic funding and policy proposals, and help maintain strong relationships with the Department.

What you’ll do

• To work with Policy & Public Affairs to develop and deliver policy positions which support the work of the BFI as well as the wider screen sectors
• To lead on the preparation and evidencing of proposals in key policy areas ahead of Spending Review 2027, working closely with internal and external stakeholders
• To lead on the development of BFI responses to Government policy consultations and Parliamentary inquiries on relevant areas
• To develop strong collaborative relationships with contacts across Government departments and devolved governments, as well as other key stakeholders in the public and private sector.

What you’ll bring

• Experience of working in a policy making, government or regulatory environment or equivalent.
• An understanding of the UK screen sector and the wider cultural and creative industries.
• Demonstrable experience of building and delivering key evidence-based policy positions, and advocating for them with a wide range of stakeholders
• Experience of developing and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders

More details and apply

Further details about the role, the BFI, benefits, and how to apply are available at http://www.bfi.org.uk/about-bfi/job-opportunities.

First interviews will take place on Friday 9 October 2026

BFI supports diversity and inclusion and, as an organisation, recognises the need to address under-representation within its teams. As such, BFI strongly welcome and encourages applicants from our under-represented groups who identify as D/deaf and disabled and/or are ethnically diverse.

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The closing date for this position is 21/09/2026 at 23:59