British Film Institute x6 Governors

  • Contract
  • UK-wide

Department of Culture Media and Sport


  • Job Title: British Film Institute x6 Governors
  • Salary: Unpaid
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Film
  • Role: Fundraising
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Fri, 20 Feb 2026
  • Contact name: Sam Whelan
  • Contact email: [email protected]

  • Location:

    UK-wide

Job Description

Number of vacancies: 6
Time commitment: 1 day per month
Length of term: 4 years
Application deadline: 11:59pm on 13 February 2026

https://apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/9093 – Find out more information and apply here

Job Requirements

Essential criteria

Candidates will need to demonstrate in their application that they meet at least one of the following essential criteria:

  • Experience driving commercial growth, with a good appreciation of how cultural and charitable organisations can generate new streams of income, including through transformative digital opportunities. Governors with such expertise may be invited to sit on the Board’s Finance Committee.

  • A demonstrable commitment and ability to support and accelerate the BFI’s fundraising goals, with a track-record of leveraging high-value networks, accessing philanthropic and influential contacts, a willingness to take part in key fundraising activities and experience of fundraising for major strategic projects.

  • Experience in property strategy and capital project delivery to support the implementation of the BFI’s future estate plan.

  • Expertise in audit and/or risk management to provide robust scrutiny of BFI operations and ensure compliance

Job Responsibilities

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport is looking to appoint six new Governors at the British Film Institute (BFI), including two National Governor roles with one covering Scotland and the other Wales, for an initial four-year term commencing in May 2026.

In particular, candidates are sought from across the UK who can support the BFI through their experience in the following areas:

  • Driving commercial and digital growth

  • Running major fundraising campaigns

  • Supporting capital projects

  • Providing robust finance, audit and risk management

  • Experience in HETV production, film exhibition or film distribution

  • Advocating for the importance of screen heritage and education

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport is looking to appoint six new Governors at the British Film Institute (BFI), including two National Governor roles with one covering Scotland and the other Wales, for an initial four-year term commencing in May 2026.

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