Project Manager (Maternity Cover)

This is a role that works as part of WFTV’s small team to shape, organise and deliver year-round programmes and projects. This role will support ongoing projects and oversee planning and delivery of activities for future work. They will also support the management of key strategic partnerships and relationships with sponsors and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic, organised and energetic person who is excellent at working collaboratively and keen to lead on impact-focused projects in the film and TV industry.

Responsibilities

• Leading project management for year-round and short-term projects, including creating and managing timelines, preparing supporting documents, and establishing meeting schedules.
• Project managing and administering existing projects, including the Fearless Leadership Programme, Four Nations Mentoring Scheme, WFTV Awards juries and the Kay Mellor Screenwriters’ Lab.
• Overseeing operations and delivery for WFTV projects, in collaboration with the wider team.
• Contributing to applications for funding and sponsorship to support the work of WFTV, including creating pitch and evaluation decks.
• Supporting the CEO and team to fulfil sponsorship obligations, aims and objectives.
• Support the wider team in planning and developing new project-based tasks, fostering cross-team collaboration.
• Project related financial planning, budgeting and reporting on expenditure.
• Leading on project related phone and email correspondence.
• Prepare for external and internal meetings, including preparing and circulating papers, booking meeting rooms, and organising refreshments.
• Management of suppliers, contractors, and freelancers as necessary.
• Assist with WFTV events programme & Awards where required.

Person Specification

• At least three years’ experience in an administrative, project management or office management role.
• A team player with excellent people skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Financially literate, with knowledge of basic budgeting tasks.
• Exceptional organisational skills with an ability to prioritise competing deadlines.
• Positive attitude and a ‘can-do’ approach.
• Able to work calmly under pressure and with discretion.
• Be committed to achieving high standards with the resources available.
• Understanding of the principles of equality and diversity, and the ability to apply and promote these in practice at work.
• Interest in the work of WFTV and a passion for gender equality.
• Excellent IT skills including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Experience working for a membership organisation.
• Experience working in live events, film, TV, or the culture sector.
• Experience using Zoom, Wix, Typeform (or other similar CRM systems).

This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required, not an exhaustive list of duties. WFTV may, at any time, allocate other tasks which are of a similar nature and level.

Reports to: CEO and Director of Awards and Events Producer

Contract: Fixed-term contract for 6 months.

Working pattern: Full-time (40 hours per week), Mon‑Fri with occasional evening work required.

Location: The WFTV office is currently based in a shared workspace in Somerset House, London. We operate on a hybrid basis and staff are required to come into the office a minimum of two days a week.

Equal opportunity statement: WFTV also asks applicants to please complete an anonymous Equality and Diversity Form to help them understand equality and diversity in their organisation and make it as inclusive as possible. Your answers are confidential and will never be used in a way that will identify you. WFTV also operates a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants who meet the essential criteria and declare a disability in their cover letter. Please let them know if you require any support or adjustments for the interview process.

The closing date for this position is 04/05/2026 at 10:00.