Event Manager in London

We are looking for an Events Manager to join the BFI’s Events Team within the Fundraising & Enterprise department. They will be responsible for the end‑to‑end planning and delivery of high‑quality income generation and stewardship events that generate charitable and commercial income, elevate the charity’s profile, and reflect best‑practice standards in event delivery. Working across film, culture, commercial partnerships and philanthropy, the role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong project management capability, and a proactive, can‑do approach.

What you’ll do:

• Plan, manage, and deliver a portfolio of income generation and engagement events and receptions, including film premieres, screenings, industry dinners and receptions, and bespoke supporter events.
• Support delivering events internationally, including supporting the activities of BFI America, the BFI's partner 501(c)3 US non-profit, which may involve some work travel to the United States.
• Lead end‑to‑end project management for events, including clear timelines, budgets, suppliers, logistics, guest list management and post-event evaluation.

What you’ll bring:

• Demonstrable experience in leading high quality event production including delivering income‑generating initiatives in a competitive environment.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure; proven skills in negotiation and managing suppliers.
• Ability to manage resources and ensure projects are delivered on time and in budget.
• Demonstrable business acumen, with a clear sense of how to drive the best possible return on investment.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 with service) + bank holidays + the option to buy up to 5 extra days of annual leave.
• Additional paid time off between Christmas and New Year.
• BFI pension scheme with 5% employer contribution.
• BFI Childcare Scheme, where we contribute to childcare costs.
• Enhanced pay for Maternity & Paternity leave.
• Complimentary tickets to BFI Southbank & IMAX screenings and events.
• Free BFI Player subscription + discount on BFI merchandise, and film tickets.

We support diversity and inclusion, and as an organisation recognise that we need to address under representation within our teams. As such we strongly welcome and encourage applicants from our under‑represented groups; who identify as D/deaf and disabled and/or are Black and Global Majority. We guarantee a place at the first stage selection process to our under‑represented groups who meet our minimum requirements.

Further details about the role, the BFI and our benefits can be obtained by visiting www.bfi.org.uk/about-bfi/job-opportunities. The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Monday 15 June 2026. First interviews will be held on Monday 29 June 2026. Second interviews will be held on Monday 06 July 2026.