LFF Senior Volunteers Coordinator
British Film Institute Closing date: Mon, 18 May 2026
- Full time
- £30k-£40k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
Salary: £35,640 per annum
Fixed Term Contract: 10 August 2026 - 30 October 2026
Location: London, BFI Southbank
We are looking for a Senior Volunteers Coordinator to lead on all aspects of administration and organisation of volunteer resource at the festival and is responsible for recruiting, scheduling, training, supervising and supporting the festival volunteers.
BFI London Film Festival (LFF) runs an Industry & Professional Programme of screenings, events, networking and informal marketplace for around 3,500 film industry professionals alongside the main public festival.
What you'll do
Lead on the volunteer recruitment process, including applications, shortlisting and interview new volunteers where necessary.
Liaise with festival departments to understand their needs and to provide details of volunteers assigned to their events.
Manage the Volunteer Team consisting of one Coordinator and one Assistant.
Lead on the process of organising volunteer rotas and update in timely manner.
Job Requirements
Significant demonstrable experience in a similar role within a festival or events environment.
Significant demonstrable experience of managing or overseeing volunteer logistics including volunteer resource allocation.
Experience managing a small team both in the office and onsite during events.
An understanding of volunteers needs including training, support, and safeguarding.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: LFF Senior Volunteers Coordinator
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Festival
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Mon, 18 May 2026
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Location:
London
How to Apply
To apply, or for further details about the role, the BFI and our benefits can be obtained by visiting www.bfi.org.uk/about-bfi/job-opportunities.
- Contact name: Opportunities
- Contact email: [email protected]
About British Film Institute
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.