BBFC Technology is a wholly owned subsidiary of the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC). Its purpose is to generate revenue and make commercially available technologies developed by the BBFC in conjunction with its partners. BBFC Technology plays a crucial role in commercialising the BBFC’s innovative technology solutions and driving revenue to support the wider organisation’s mission of helping families make informed viewing choices and protecting children.

The BBFC is an Independent and not-for-profit organisation here to help everyone in the UK – especially children and families – choose age-appropriate films, videos and websites, wherever and however they watch or use them. 

We are committed to using AI to evolve and leverage over 110 years of experience in media compliance and regulation. We are on a mission to harness this extensive knowledge to create scalable solutions that align with our core mission of supporting audiences to make safe and informed viewing choices. 

We are seeking talented individuals to join our newly established team in the following roles:

Technical Lead

Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum, depending on experience

Contract: Permanent (Full-time, 36 hours per week) 

Location: Primarily Remote, with a requirement for 2 days per week in our London office (with option for 100% remote - subject to negotiation)

As a Technical Lead, you will play a crucial and hands-on role in the development of our innovative new technology. You will contribute significantly to solutions designed to support the industry in meeting the evolving content consumption habits of audiences. Working within a dynamic team, the successful candidate will provide integral technical leadership on two key projects: an AI-powered solution for identifying and tagging content issues, and a separate tool for determining and assigning international age ratings. This is an exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated individual to enhance their technical skills and accelerate their career progression. You must have a minimum of 10 years experience in technology delivery, including software development, project management, and cloud-based deployments. Please click here to access the job description. 

Junior Data Analyst

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum (pro rata), depending on experience

Contract: Permanent (Full-time, 36 hours per week) 

Location: Primarily Remote, with a requirement for 2 days per week in our London office (with option for 100% remote - subject to negotiation)

As a Junior Data Analyst, you will play a crucial and hands-on role in the implementation and analysis related to our innovative new technology. You will contribute to providing insights that support the industry in understanding changing audience behaviour. Working within a dynamic team, the successful candidate will provide integral analytical support on our two main projects: an AI solution that identifies and tags content issues, and a separate tool that will determine and assign international age ratings. This is an outstanding opportunity for a detail-oriented individual to develop their data analysis skills and advance their early career. Please click here to access the job description. 

To Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV along with a covering letter clearly stating the role they are applying for and outlining their suitability. Please email applications to recruitment@bbfc.co.uk or send them to Hamira Saddique, HR Manager, BBFC, 3 Soho Square, London W1D 3HD. The closing date for receipt of applications is 4pm on Friday 9 May 2025. 

If you have not heard from us by Friday 30 May 2025, you may assume your application has been unsuccessful. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide individual feedback if you are not shortlisted for an interview.

Please note: We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies.