Timeline, Application Process and How to apply
| Dates | Activity |
| 1 October at 4pm | Applications close |
| W/C 12 and 19 October | Thewlis Graham consultant interviewing of interested candidates |
| W/C 16 November | Shortlisted candidates to meet with the current CEO, David Austin at BBFC offices |
| W/C 23 November | BBFC first interview in person at BBFC offices |
| W/C 30 November | Final interview and assessment at BBFC offices |
| June 2027 | Induction preparation |
| July 2027 | New CEO formally starts |
Application Process
Thewlis Graham Associates will acknowledge all applications. These will be assessed against the criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification section and the people who best meet these will be invited for interview with Thewlis Graham online.
Those candidates not invited to interview will be advised by email by the end of November. Longlisted candidates will be advised by email. After a consultation between the BBFC and Thewlis Graham Associates, a Shortlist will be drawn up and Shortlisted candidates invited for interview with BBFC at their offices in London.
How to apply
To apply for this position, please complete the three steps below, emailing your documentation to applications@thewlisgraham.com quoting reference AD0601.
1. Your CV in Word format only.
2. Your covering letter in Word format only, to cover the following points:
- Your reasons as to why you would consider yourself suitable for this role, and why you are interested in the role.
- Email address and mobile number of two professional referees. (Please note referees will not be approached without your prior permission).
- Please keep the letter to a maximum of three pages in total.
3. Please complete the Diversity Monitoring form.
Please ensure that you include your mobile phone number and email address in your application. Do not hesitate to contact applications@thewlisgraham.com if you have any queries.
If you would prefer to receive this candidate brief in a more accessible format, please contact us.