Events Manager

Contract: Fixed Term Contract (1 year), full-time

Salary/Benefits: £35,308-£39,000 per annum (dependent on experience), plus a comprehensive benefits package  

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to help the team at Britain’s longest established film school create a series of events to celebrate its 70th anniversary.

The London Film School faces directly into the film industry, and the role combines this with alumni engagement, industry PR, student recruitment at the School’s newly opened, and purpose-designed building in the heart of Covent Garden.

Key events will include launch party / opening ceremony for the Parker St building, the Graduate Showcase, and 70th Anniversary celebrations in 2026.

Previous proven track record in an events role is essential. Please send a CV and supporting letter to explain their history and competence in event management and all associated skills, financial management, logistics, materials, communications, and staff management.

We offer a highly competitive staff benefits package including 30 days leave per annum (pro rata for part-time staff), employer matched contributory pension scheme (4%), season ticket and hardship loan schemes, up to 18 days professional development leave per academic year (pro rata for part-time staff), cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and a suite of family-friendly policies. 

Read about our latest news in Screen International here.

Further information and how to apply

For further details about the role, please click the ‘Apply’ button above to be redirected to our website. Please download the equalities monitoring form on the LFS website and send the completed form, together with a copy of your CV and a covering letter demonstrating how you meet the requirements for the role to Recruitment@lfs.org.uk by 9am 28^th April 2025.

Interviews are scheduled to take place w/c 12 May.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you. We offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability, who meet the essential criteria for the role. 

LFS is an equal opportunities employer.  Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we especially encourage applications from people who identify as disabled and/or identify as LGBTQIA, Black, Asian or are from minority ethnic backgrounds as these groups are under-represented at all levels of staff at LFS. 

NO AGENCIES PLEASE  

We reserve the right to close this advert as soon as sufficient applications are received, therefore candidates are advised to submit their application as soon as possible.   

London Film School is celebrated for its commitment to film, innovation and creative freedom, and its reputation for teaching excellence and practical learning. In 2022 London Film School was awarded World-Leading Specialist Provider status by the Office for Students.