Chief Executive Officer Full Time

About BAFTA

BAFTA is an arts charity and a member organisation. BAFTA members form a unique community of creatives and professionals worldwide who support our mission to champion creativity and share our vision for a more inclusive, sustainable industry.

BAFTA’s Vision

We inspire new and unheard voices to become the future of the film, games and television industries, we support talented people from all backgrounds to help them achieve their potential, we advocate progressive industry and cultural change, and we amplify and celebrate excellence across the screen industries.

BAFTA plays a major role in supporting the next generation of film, games and TV talent through various initiatives. Our expert membership helps BAFTA to deliver this vision by sharing their knowledge, helping us to identify those with talent, and working collectively to drive positive change within our industries.

Members vote in our annual Awards across Film, Games and Television. They enjoy a programme of learning and networking events, exclusive screenings, as well as a host of other benefits and offers including access to 195 Piccadilly.

The Role

This is an extraordinary role and the first time it has become available since 2000. BAFTA’s Chief Executive Officer is responsible for designing, developing and implementing BAFTA’s vision, strategy and values. This includes: the reach and reputation of the global BAFTA brand and championing the screen industries it represents, as well as key pillars of its values such as a commitment to sustainability and diversity and inclusion.

This role has overall accountability for the aims of the charity whilst always keeping the interests of its audiences, industry, members and the public at the heart of what BAFTA does. It leads the strategic and sustainable development of the charity, whilst constantly exploring and developing new income opportunities, in order to evolve the global impact of BAFTA’s work.

This is a hands-on, relationship-building role in a fast-paced, multi-layered creative environment and a unique opportunity to build on achievements to date whilst ensuring BAFTA continues to grow and develop on a global scale.

The Person

BAFTA is looking for a proven leader; who is culturally intelligent, curious, meritocratic, open and an effective collaborator.

More information and a detailed job pack can be found at https://micro.green-park.co.uk/bafta-ceo/

Closing date for this role: 11:59pm Monday 16th May 2022.

Our aim is for our staff to be a diverse mix of talented people who want to come and do their best work. BAFTA is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability.