Salary: £53,958 - £63,498 per annum
We are looking for a Fund Manager to be responsible for the provision of expert assessment and management of the Slate Fund and the International Co-production (Majority) strand of the UK Global Screen Fund (UKGSF). This encompasses reading and assessing funding applications, working with external consultants and a selection committee made up of industry experts on the selection process and developing outreach strategies to engage prospective companies across the UK screen sector with the Fund and with the BFI.
Key responsibilities include:
* As part of the UKGSF team, to read and assess projects in accordance with the application guidelines and funding priorities; to work with external consultants and a selection committee made up of industry experts on the selection process; to exercise good and fair judgment; and to communicate responses to colleagues and applicants swiftly and confidently.
* Identify and track professionals and companies suitable for potential funding and provide an environment to supported and prospective applicants to the fund which is built on expertise, trust, respect, inclusivity, enthusiasm and enquiry. Broker domestic and international relationships with relevant companies, industry peers and practitioners across screen sectors and in adjacent industries.
* Undertake research, planning, design and development work as appropriate or as directed by the Head of UKGSF and International Funds and in consultation with external consultants, as relevant.
We are looking for candidates who have:
* Significant, demonstrable experience working across a development, production and/or sales and distribution capacity within the screen sector, preferably in an internationally-facing role and/or on co-productions. This experience can include the management of public funds that relate to the development and production or co-production sector.
* A proven track record of working with external screen sector stakeholders and establishing contacts within the screen industry, developing strong relationships with relevant stakeholders both in the UK and internationally.
* In-depth knowledge of international screen business, networks and potential opportunities for UK content.
A full list of responsibilities and minimum requirements can be found in the job description.
About the BFI
We are a cultural charity, a National Lottery distributor, and the UK's lead organisation for film and the moving image. We believe society needs stories. Film, television and the moving image bring them to life, helping us connect and understand each other better. We share the stories of yesterday, search for the stories of today, and shape the stories of tomorrow.
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 for children up to the age of 14
* Enhanced pay for Maternity & Paternity leave
* Complimentary tickets to BFI Southbank & IMAX screenings and events
* Free BFI Player subscription + discount on BFI DVDs, books, merchandise, and film tickets
Plus many more, which can be found in our Working at the BFI information pack on our website.
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
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Depending on the volume of applications, you may be asked to complete a small task or attend a pre-interview screening call to further to assist the hiring team in shortlisting for this role. In this instance, interview dates may be subject to change.
The closing date for applications is 23:59 on
Monday 24 November
First interviews will be held on
Wednesday 03 December
Second interviews will be held on
Monday 08 December