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The British Fashion Council (BFC), founded in 1983, is a not-for-profit trade association that exists to support, defend and promote British fashion globally, supporting designers and businesses to build creative and commercial resilience.
The BFC is dedicated to enabling the growth and global influence of British fashion. By convening the industry, investing in talent and delivering world-class cultural platforms, the BFC supports designers to build sustainable businesses while championing innovation, diversity and responsible practice. As a membership-led organisation, it fosters collaboration across creative, commercial and institutional partners to shape a more resilient and internationally competitive fashion sector. The BFC is supported by industry patrons, commercialpartners and government funding.
The BFC is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion. They’re more than just words. We are inclusive. We celebrate and champion multiple approaches and points of view. We believe diversity drives innovation. So together we’re building a culture where difference is valued. Our commitment to inclusion drives us forward every day internally and externally. Everyone is welcome, as an inclusive workplace the BFC encourages our employees to bring their true self to work and we commit to develop your skills and advance your careers in a culture of creativity.
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Current Vacancies
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Job Description
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Development Director
Full Time, £70,000 p.a. |
An amazing opportunity to join us in our commitment to supporting, defending and promoting British fashion globally.
We are seeking a proactive, dynamic and strategic fundraiser to join us as a key part of our senior team, enabling the delivery of our new strategy - BFC 2030 - through philanthropic income generation.
The Development Director will act as a senior ambassador for the organisation, as well as delivering fundraising growth from high level philanthropy, patrons programmes and strategic events.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced fundraiser combining strategic thinking, creative growth and hands-on relationship management and delivery.
For more information see the full job pack here or get in touch with Vicki Grace at Achates (who are partnering with us to support this recruitment) on vicki@achates.org.uk to arrange a confidential conversation.
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Applications close on Tuesday, 7th July 2026. |
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Corporate Affairs Manager
Full Time, £45,000 p.a.
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We are looking for a strategic and well-connected Corporate Affairs Manager to join the Corporate Affairs team in managing government relationships, key stakeholder relations, and public affairs activities for the British Fashion Council.
This role will play an important part in strengthening the organisation’s influence across policy, funding and sector advocacy. Working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, the Corporate Affairs Manager will help identify and develop opportunities for public investment, support stakeholder engagement and effectively position the BFC within national and regional cultural and economic agendas.
The role will support the delivery of BFC Strategy 2030: Access, Creativity, Growth by helping to secure the partnerships, policy alignment and public funding required to strengthen the long-term resilience and global competitiveness of British fashion. It is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about the intersection of fashion, culture, business and government.
This role is responsible for delivering Corporate Affairs activity, including stakeholder engagement, government relations and external positioning, in line with the strategic direction set by the Deputy Director. It serves as the primary delivery interface among strategy, stakeholder engagement, and evidence-led advocacy.
Application process
Please email a CV and cover letter to corporate.affairs@britishfashioncouncil.com. Please also include details of your current notice period.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may be scheduled before the stated closing date. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early or appoint before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
Please note that applications received after the vacancy has closed will not be considered. Due to the expected volume of applications, the BFC will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
Download full job specifications here.
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Applications close at 23.59pm on Sunday, 5th July 2026. |
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Corporate Affairs Researcher
Full Time, £32,000 p.a.
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We are looking for a highly analytical and detail-oriented Corporate Affairs Researcher to support the British Fashion Council’s policy, public affairs and stakeholder engagement activity.
Reporting to the Corporate Affairs Manager, this role will focus on research, insight development and evidence-building to strengthen the organisation’s positioning with government, funders and institutional partners. The Corporate Affairs Researcher will play an important role in articulating the cultural and economic value of British fashion and identifying opportunities for policy alignment, public investment, and sector advocacy.
The role will support the delivery of BFC Strategy 2030: Access, Creativity, Growth by providing robust intelligence, analysis, and narrative development that inform engagement strategies, funding approaches, and wider industry influence. The role is an exciting opportunity for someone interested in the intersection of fashion, culture, policy and economic growth.
This role is responsible for generating policy, funding and regulatory intelligence, and building the evidence base that underpins Corporate Affairs activity.
Application process
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may be scheduled before the stated closing date. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early or appoint before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
Please note that applications received after the vacancy has closed will not be considered. Due to the expected volume of applications, the BFC will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
Download full job specifications here.
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Applications close at 23.59pm on Sunday, 5th July 2026. |
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Data & Insights Manager
FTC 12-18 Months, £50,000 p.a.
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We are looking for an experienced and strategically minded Data & Insights Manager to lead the development of the British Fashion Council’s insight capability, strengthening both sector advocacy and organisational performance reporting.
This role will work closely with an external data and research partner to shape industry reports and evidence-based narratives that demonstrate the cultural and economic value of British fashion. At the same time, the Data & Insights Manager will be responsible for improving internal data systems, reporting frameworks and performance tracking across the BFC’s platforms, programmes and intellectual property.
The role will play a central part in supporting the delivery of BFC Strategy 2030: Access, Creativity, Growth by enabling more confident decision-making, strengthening funding and policy positioning, and ensuring the organisation has clear visibility of impact and audience engagement.
The role is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about translating insight into influence and helping to build a more evidence-led and strategically focused organisation.
This role is responsible for quantitative data, reporting systems and performance insight, ensuring the organisation operates on a robust and consistent evidence base.
Application process
Please email a CV and cover letter to corporate.affairs@britishfashioncouncil.com. Please also include details of your current notice period.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may be scheduled before the stated closing date. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early or appoint before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
Please note that applications received after the vacancy has closed will not be considered. Due to the expected volume of applications, the BFC will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
Download full job specifications here.
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Applications close at 23.59pm on Sunday, 5th July 2026. |