Head of Enterprise

Salary: £57,471 - £67,902

The BFI is looking for an entrepreneurial and creative Head of Enterprise to develop new opportunities that capitalise on the BFl’s assets commercially in new and existing markets.

In recent years the BFI has expanded its commercial activities to include a range of UK and international revenue streams in a diverse range of disciplines such as skills training, professional development, consultancy and HE partnerships.

Example of activities driving commercial revenue include:

• Partnerships with UK Universities to provide student access to BFI Player – a VOD/SVOD service featuring classic British film content for the UK
• Development of film skills training content to roll out in partnership with schools and professional bodies
• Teacher training packages
• International consultancy

We are looking for an entrepreneurial and creative Head of Enterprise to drive sustained growth in these existing ventures and develop new opportunities that capitalise on the BFl’s assets commercially in new and existing markets. Reporting to the Director of Fundraising and Enterprise and with a team of two, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering commercial success for the BFI.

Experience & Skills

• Senior-level experience in the media/entertainment/IP sector, with experience of business development, commercial partnerships and direct­ to-consumer services
• A track record of successful deal-making, product launches and hitting financial targets
• Highly-developed people skills delivered with credibility and authority, adept at building relationships with people at all levels, influencing others and managing diverse stakeholder groups
• Excellent analytical and financial modelling skills applied to decision-making

Applications

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 groups; who identify as D/deaf and disabled and/or are ethnically diverse. We guarantee a first interview to those from our under-represented groups on meeting our minimum requirements. How we are doing, including our pay gaps and our commitment to Black Lives Matter can be found on our website at http://www.bfi.org.uk

The role is predominantly based at BFI Stephen Street, however, in response to the current Covid-19 pandemic all team members are currently working remotely from home until the foreseeable future.

You will enjoy benefits such as our pension scheme, excellent support for working parents, 28-33 days annual leave, tickets to BFI festivals and events plus many others.

Further details about the post can be obtained by visiting the BFI website.

First interviews will be held on Thursday 22 July 2021.

Second interviews will be held on Wednesday 28 and/or Thursday 29 July 2021.

The closing date for this position is 16/07/2021 at 23:59