Job Description

Vacancy:

Commercial Events Management & Hospitality Expert (Non-Executive Director)

Location:

London

Contract:

Voluntary

Salary:

Voluntary, unpaid

Description:

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a highly experienced commercial events management and hospitality professional to join its Board. You will be involved in providing strategic guidance and oversight on the commercial growth and development of BAFTA's events and hospitality portfolio. You will ideally have extensive experience in leading high-profile, large-scale events and hospitality operations, with a proven track record in driving revenue growth, delivering exceptional customer experiences, and establishing strong partnerships within the entertainment, arts, or creative industries. This is a unique opportunity as the selected candidate will also sit on the Finance & Commercial Committee of BAFTA.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide Strategic Leadership in Events and Hospitality



Oversee Revenue Growth and Business Development



Ensure Operational Excellence and Quality Control



Build Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Development



Provide oversight on the Governance and Risk Management of BAFTA's events and hospitality operations



Board Participation and Collaboration

TERM AND TIME COMMITMENT

Term - N/A



Meetings - Attendance at 6 meetings per year (minimum), typically held on an 8-weekly basis



Additional Commitments - This role will also sit on the Finance & Commercial Committee and is therefore expected to attend those meetings and carry out responsibilities of the committee as prescribed by the Board in the terms of reference for the committee. Participation in special events and other Academy activities as needed.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested candidates should submit a cv and a brief statement of interest (no more than 500 words please) via the below form.



Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

About Us:

ABOUT BAFTA

BAFTA

isa 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 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.

Date Posted:

27 Nov 2025

Supporting Documents:

Events Management & Hospitality Expert