Administrator (UK Global Screen Fund)

The role provides core support within a busy department, dealing with time-sensitive projects and complex processes as well as providing first-level support and advice to a wide range of screen businesses, stakeholders and potential applicants. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Works on the grants management system, Blackbaud Grantmaking, processes applications and assists the UKGSF Project Managers, Coordinators and Fund Managers

• Takes primary responsibility for financial processing for UKGSF, ensuring payments across funds and general activity are tracked, coded and monitored effectively, providing support to senior colleagues as required

• Provides diary support to the Head of UK Global Screen Fund and administrative support to the team, including organising travel and accommodation bookings. 

We are looking for candidates who have: 

• Proven administrative skills and experience of team working effectively in a high-pressure environment

• Proven experience of or aptitude and understanding of using database systems, such as Blackbaud Grantmaking, and/or financial tracking

• Demonstrable experience of diary management and inbox support, including drafting and responding to email

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail with the proven ability to meet deadlines and targets whilst working in a busy environment. 

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 

• Salary: £31,554 - £33,477 per annum 
• 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.  

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Monday 08 December 2025 

First interviews will be held on Thursday 15 January 2026 

Second interviews will be held on Thursday 22 January 2026