Entertainment jobs in Richmond upon Thames

Our opportunity

BAFTA is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and hard-working event assistant to support the production of the BAFTA Award ceremonies and varied event programme.

BAFTA is an independent charity with a mission to develop and promote the three art forms we support: film, television and games. We do this by identifying and rewarding excellence, inspiring practitioners and benefiting the viewing public.

Our esteemed Awards ceremonies are high profile celebrations of our industry’s greatest achievements, but our Learning & Events programme and Archive projects form the heart of our charity work. Reaching a diverse audience of all age groups, they offer unique access to some of the world’s most inspiring talent.

On-stage events, on-going projects and webcasts encourage the public to deepen their understanding of the art forms they are touched by every day and, at the same time, ensure the creative industries achieve the highest standards.

We rely on funding from membership subscriptions, individual donations, trusts, foundations and corporate partnerships as well as our earned income, to support all our on-going charitable work.

The individual we are looking for needs to demonstrate excellent organisational and administrative skills. We are looking for a confident, clear and concise communicator who has an interest in a career in event management. A very keen eye for detail is vital for this role. They will need to be self-motivated and hardworking, proactive and able to learn quickly on the job and work to tight deadlines.

The role will require cross working across a whole programme of BAFTA events including but not limited to screenings, ceremonies, galas, showcases and press launches.

How BAFTA will give you the red carpet experience:

• Holiday - 29 days a year plus bank holidays
• Pension - 8% contributory pension
• Employee health cash-back plan
• Long-term sickness insurance
• Life assurance - four times your annual basic salary
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential access to expert services including counselling, wellbeing, and independent legal and financial advice
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme & season ticket loan
• Access to cinemas throughout the UK and to BAFTA events

Ideally you will have:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and time management.
• Experience working at live events.
• Keen eye for detail and a capable proofreader.
• Experience of working to tight deadlines and working across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Flexible approach and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Willingness and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent IT skills and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications such as SharePoint, Word and Excel.

If these describe you, then we'd love to hear from you!

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Please apply here to submit your CV and include a cover letter which in no more than 500 words explains why you think you are suitable for this position and what skills you have to be successful in this role.

The closing date for this role is 11.59pm on Monday, 19 October 2026. We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as we reserve the right to close this vacancy before the deadline should we receive a high volume of applications.

ABOUT BAFTA

BAFTA is a leading arts charity focused on championing creativity, opportunity and social change for all through the transformative power of film, games and television.

BAFTA’s Purpose:

Enrich the cultural landscape. Level the playing field. Be progressive. Inspire and celebrate.

BAFTA’s Mission:

We champion practitioners in film, games and television, regardless of background and life experience. We provide community for our members and strive for progressive industry and cultural practices. We recognise exceptional storytelling through our awards.

BAFTA’s Vision:

People from all backgrounds will have opportunity to thrive in the screen industries, bringing rich, more diverse stories for us to celebrate.

DIVERSITY MONITORING

Our aim is for our staff/volunteers 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 candidates from all backgrounds who want to join BAFTA and do their best work. Our culture at work is inclusive and we celebrate diversity in all its forms. Please take the time to fill out our Diversity Monitoring Survey. All the information you provide will be anonymous and is not considered with your application.

We actively encourage all applicants to share with us how you might perform best throughout our recruitment process, as such should you wish for us to adjust the process in order for you to shine please get in touch: recruitment@bafta.org.