Job purpose
This is a strategic role, driving BAFTA’s presence in Wales and ensuring that BAFTA’s charitable aims and objectives are delivered in a manner that takes into account both the rich culture and industry landscape in Wales.
BAFTA Cymru exists to recognise the important contribution that the Nation’s media plays in the cultural life of the UK and to promote the Welsh film, games and television industry as a vibrant and inclusive place to work. Although as a charity, BAFTA is not a campaigning organisation, this role needs to work across the industry in Wales to deliver BAFTA’s charitable remit.
We are looking for an experienced professional to lead our small but highly effective team in Wales. This is an opportunity to play an instrumental role in developing and maintaining awareness of the value and multiple social, economic and environmental impacts of the film, games and television sectors within Wales. Working with local Welsh Government, screen agencies and other key organisations and influencers.
The Head of BAFTA Cyrmu is the public face of BAFTA in Wales, working closely with the BAFTA Executive Directors and the Chair of the BAFTA Cymru Committee to represent BAFTA’s values with key stakeholders, in the media and to audiences in Wales.
This role will develop and deliver advocacy campaigns & activity, partnerships & sponsorships to raise awareness of the work of BAFTA and the wider industry and influence a range of audiences and stakeholders. The role will have P&L responsibility and be the key representative in BAFTA for BAFTA Cymru.
Ideally you will have:
- Extensive experience of building strategic networks and effective collaboration
- Ability to think creatively and navigate complex issues
- Strong relationship building skills
- Exceptional written/oral/interpersonal communications
- Passion about uncovering and telling stories
- Exceptional business acumen
- Ability to prioritise and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Passion for building and growing audiences, delivering programs and events
- Ability to own key performance metrics and processes
- Strong strategic planning and influencing skills
Ideally you will be:
- Politically astute
- Enthusiastic in interactions with others
- Able to communicate effectively with all in both Welsh and English
- Approachable to a range of different audiences
- Able to positively shape how people view BAFTA Cymru and the wider industry
- Entrepreneurial in your style
- A Welsh language learner or Welsh language fluent