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Job Title: Finance Assistant
Contract: Permanent, full time (35 hours per week)
Salary/Benefits: £30-32,000 per annum
Location: London WC2B 5PH (Hybrid working, onsite 3-4 days per week)
About LFS
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Finance team at Britain’s longest established and world-famous conservatoire for filmmakers. The school, now in its 70th anniversary year, is based in Covent Garden in the heart of London. LFS alumni include famous veterans (Mike Leigh, Michael Mann, Tak Fujimoto, Ann Hui) and famous younger filmmakers including Carla Simon, Oliver Hermanus, Babak Jalali, and the creator of End of the F**king World, Jonathan Entwistle.
LFS is one of only two film schools in the UK to have been awarded ‘world leading’ specialist provider institution status and funding from the Office for Students.
Job Summary
We are looking for someone who is organised, accurate and enjoys working with numbers. You will be comfortable managing a varied workload, providing excellent customer service and building positive working relationships with colleagues, students and external suppliers.
Whether you are already working in a finance role or looking to build on existing finance experience, you will be keen to develop your skills and contribute to a busy and supportive team.
What You’ll Do :
Accounts Payable
- Process invoices, expenses and payments accurately and on time.
- Manage purchase orders, supplier accounts and procurement administration.
- Respond to supplier and internal finance queries and support purchasing activities.
Student Fees & Income
- Maintain student accounts and process student payments.
- Support fee collection, income allocation and account reconciliation.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate student payment records.
Finance Administration
- Support reconciliations, month-end activities and financial reporting.
- Investigate and resolve financial queries and discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to continuous process improvements.
- Provide general administrative support to the Finance Team
For further details about the role please visit our website Careers | London Film School where you can download a copy of the job description and our equal opportunities monitoring form.
We offer a 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, professional development, cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and a suite of family-friendly policies.
How to apply
To apply, please upload your CV, together with a supporting statement outlining how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role, plus the completed equalities monitoring form, by 9am on Monday 27th July 2026.
Click to apply: Finance Assistant
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 LFS.
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. Recruitment@lfs.org.uk
Our people are at the heart of what we do at London Film School. Our organisational values define what LFS stands for and what we believe in. They guide our purpose and direction and set the tone for a positive workplace culture.
Our six values are:
- Innovation & Excellence
- Inclusivity & Respect
- Feedback & Collaboration
- Empathy, Accountability & Integrity
- Safe & Inclusive Spaces
- Kindness
Applicants must be able to provide proof of their ongoing right to live and work in the UK.
Vacancy Details
Job Title: Senior Lecturer – Cinematography
Contract: Permanent, full time (35 hours per week)
Salary/Benefits: £40,000-£45,000) per annum (dependent on experience), plus a comprehensive employee benefits package
Location: Covent Garden, London WC2B 5PQ
About LFS
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Cinematography team at Britain’s longest established and world-famous conservatoire for filmmakers. The school, now in its 70th anniversary year, is based in Covent Garden in the heart of London. LFS alumni include famous veterans (Mike Leigh, Michael Mann, Tak Fujimoto, Ann Hui) and famous younger filmmakers including Carla Simon, Oliver Hermanus, Babak Jalali, and the creator of End of the F**king World, Jonathan Entwistle.
LFS is one of only two film schools in the UK to have been awarded ‘world leading’ specialist provider institution status and funding from the Office for Students.
Job Summary
We are looking for someone who is passionate about filmmaking, cinematography and education. You will be confident delivering high-quality teaching, supporting students to achieve their potential, and building positive relationships with colleagues and industry professionals.
Whether you are an experienced academic or an accomplished industry practitioner, you will be keen to share your expertise, contribute to curriculum development and help prepare the next generation of filmmakers.
What You’ll Do:
Teaching & Learning
- Deliver teaching in filmmaking, specialising in Cinematography.
- Support student learning, development and wellbeing.
Assessment
- Assess practical filmmaking work and academic assignments.
- Provide constructive feedback to support student progress.
Curriculum Development
- Contribute to curriculum review and enhancement.
- Bring current industry practice and emerging technologies into the classroom.
Team Contribution
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the programme.
- Help maintain an inspiring, inclusive and professional learning environment.
For further details about the role please visit our website Careers | London Film School where you can download a copy of the job description and our equal opportunities monitoring form.
We offer a 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, professional development, cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and a suite of family-friendly policies.
How to apply:
To apply, please upload your CV, together with a supporting statement outlining how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role, plus the completed equalities monitoring form, by 9am on the 31st of July 2026.
Click to apply: Senior Lecturer – Cinematography
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 LFS.
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. Recruitment@lfs.org.uk
Our people are at the heart of what we do at London Film School. Our organisational values define what LFS stands for and what we believe in. They guide our purpose and direction and set the tone for a positive workplace culture.
Our six values are:
- Innovation & Excellence
- Inclusivity & Respect
- Feedback & Collaboration
- Empathy, Accountability & Integrity
- Safe & Inclusive Spaces
- Kindness
Applicants must be able to provide proof of their ongoing right to live and work in the UK.
Vacancy Details
Visiting Lecturer – MA Filmmaking, MA Screenwriting, MA Film Marketing, MA Film Producing, MA International Film Business (Open Call)
Location: UK (on-site / hybrid as required)
Contract Type: Visiting Lecturer (hourly/short-term engagement)
Level: Postgraduate (MA only)
This is an open call to join our Visiting Lecturer pool. Successful applicants may not be engaged immediately; opportunities will be offered as teaching needs arise across the programmes.
The school, now in its 70th anniversary year, is based in Covent Garden in the heart of London. LFS alumni include famous veterans (Mike Leigh, Michael Mann, Tak Fujimoto, Ann Hui) and famous younger filmmakers including Carla Simon, Oliver Hermanus, Babak Jalali, and the creator of End of the F**king World, Jonathan Entwistle.
LFS is one of only two film schools in the UK to have been awarded ‘world leading’ specialist provider institution status and funding from the Office for Students.
Job Summary
We are seeking passionate, experienced and industry-active visiting lecturers to contribute to the delivery of our MA programmes. This is an open call for practitioners across all areas of filmmaking to bring current industry knowledge, professional insight, and high-level craft expertise to our postgraduate learning environment.
Teaching is focused on practice-based, industry-relevant training, supporting a global cohort of students to develop their creative voice and professional standards within an intensive, collaborative context. This is an open call to join our Visiting Lecturer pool. Successful applicants may not be engaged immediately; opportunities will be offered as teaching needs arise across the programmes.
Areas of Expertise
We welcome applications from practitioners working at an advanced professional level in areas including (but not limited to):
- Directing (fiction / documentary)
- Producing and production management
- Cinematography
- Editing and post-production
- Sound design and location sound
- Screenwriting
- Production design, Construction
- Documentary filmmaking
- Sustainable Filmmaking
- Leadership & Collaboration
- Industry-facing roles (distribution, development, festival strategy)
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver specialist workshops, lectures, and/or practical sessions at MA level
- Provide high-level technical and creative guidance in your area of expertise
- Support students’ project development through tutorials, critiques, and feedback
- Contribute to a professional, inclusive, and collaborative learning environment
- Engage with current industry practices and integrate them into teaching
- Participate in assessment where required (briefing and/or marking)
Essential Criteria
- Significant professional experience in the film and/or screen industries
- A strong portfolio of work demonstrating high-level industry practice
- Up-to-date knowledge of contemporary filmmaking processes, workflows, and standards
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Previous teaching or mentoring experience in Higher Education or professional training contexts
- Experience working internationally or across diverse production environments
- A commitment to inclusive teaching practices
Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive teaching body that reflects the breadth of voices in contemporary filmmaking and within our cohorts. We actively encourage applications from individuals from backgrounds that are underrepresented in the screen industries and Higher Education.
How to apply
Click here for: Visiting Lecturer – MA Filmmaking, MA Screenwriting, MA Film Marketing, MA Film Producing, MA International Film Business (Open Call)
Please submit:
- A current CV
- A short statement outlining your teaching approach and areas of expertise
- Links to relevant professional work (showreel, portfolio, credits)
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis in line with teaching needs.
ACTORS
Any actors wanting to appear in our student films: please ensure you are listed with any of the companies named below.
It is important for any actor wanting to appear in our student films to ensure you are listed with any of the companies below as our students use these sites to search for their casts.
We do not hold a directory of actors. Our students not only post castings but also search these sites for potential actors hence why it is important to be registered with them – particularly Casting Call Pro and Spotlight.
Please do not contact the school directly.