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Recruitment for volunteer positions will open soon!

We’re super excited to be opening applications for our volunteer team for the 21st edition of the Glasgow Film Festival. Whether you have volunteered with us before, or this would be your first time, we’re interested in hearing from you!  

We will be opening the applications to be a volunteer for GFF25 in early December. To be the first in the know, sign up to be notified when applications officially open.  


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If you have any questions about the application, what volunteering at GFF25 would entail or anything else, please email us at festivalvolunteer@glasgowfilm.org  

Please note that this volunteering opportunity relates only to Glasgow Film Festival. If you are interested in being a full-time volunteer for the Glasgow Film Theatre, please click here


 

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Marketing Manager Role

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Marketing Manager for Glasgow Film Festival

Salary: £36,390 per annum (pro-rata)

Term: 1 June 2026 – 31 March 2028

Closing date: Monday 20 April at 10am

 

The aim of this role is to increase Glasgow Film Festival’s brand awareness and reputation in the UK as Scotland’s flagship film festival, whilst increasing public and industry attendance.

You will be expected to lead and deliver coordinated marketing of festival and industry plans, set out by festival and marketing heads, whilst contributing new ideas and initiatives that will increase GFF’s visibility, ticket sales and industry participation.

Working closely with the Head of Marketing and Communications, the Head of Programme and the Head of Operations for GFF, this role will also support the development of the festival’s strategy in line with organisational goals to strengthen its reputation and visibility among industry professionals, filmmakers, distributors, and cultural partners worldwide.

You will manage the GFF marketing team from October to March, to ensure the successful planning and delivery of a coordinated marketing campaign, and lead on festival marketing requirements from April to September.

The role also carries responsibility for the festival’s digital presence, including its website and online platforms, ensuring audiences can easily discover the programme and engage with festival content, to maximise ticket sales.

 

How to apply


If you would like to apply for the post, please download the job pack for full application details. Please email your completed application form, your CV and a short covering letter to 
vacancies@glasgowfilm.org. The closing date is Monday 20 April at 10am

Please complete the Equal Opportunities Form which is linked to in the opening letter of the job pack.

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Marketing Manager Role

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Marketing Officer for Glasgow Film

Salary: £29,490 per annum (pro-rata)

Term: June 2026 – July 2027

Closing date: Monday 4 May at 10am

 

The Marketing Officer provides essential support to the wider Marketing Team, as well as delivering high-quality marketing support to colleagues across the organisation. Working across all of Glasgow Film’s programmes, events and projects, this is a varied, fast-paced and busy position.

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will have experience with a variety of marketing platforms and skills, and be passionate about independent cinema. A highly-motivated, proactive and organised individual, they will be experienced in using digital communications for promotion, and skilled in using Content Management Systems as well as design software. Creativity and ideas are essential, as well as a positive, enthusiastic attitude.

 

How to apply


If you would like to apply for the post, please download the job pack for full application details. Please email your completed application form, your CV and a short covering letter to 
vacancies@glasgowfilm.org. The closing date is Monday 4 May at 10am

Please complete the Equal Opportunities Form which is linked to in the opening letter of the job pack.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and those from the Global Majority are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about one of these roles but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply.

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GFF26 Volunteering Module

Volunteering

Recruitment for volunteer positions is now open!

We’re super excited to announce that we have opened the applications to volunteer at Glasgow Film Festival. Applications close on Wednesday 8 January at 6pm. Any questions about the application or volunteering, reach out to us on festivalvolunteer@glasgowfilm.org

Head to our volunteer page for more information.




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Glasgow Film Festival Guest Services Officer

Salary: £27,540 per annum

Term: 5 January - 27 March 2026

Closing date: Wednesday 19 November at 10am

 

Glasgow Film Festival invites around 400 guests; from filmmakers and industry professionals, to press journalists, each year to the festival. The Guest Services Officer will play a key role in the Guest Services team to assist the festival by administering all aspects of the guests’ stay, liaising with them prior to arrival and ensuring they are well looked after when they reach Glasgow.

The Guest Services Officer will develop and maintain partnership deals with local hotels and restaurants, and work with other stakeholders to identify ways to ensure guests have a positive experience whilst in Scotland. The post holder will also be responsible for maintaining databases and facilitating the flow of information regarding guests to the rest of the festival team. They will also assist in creating and managing guestlists, and facilitating network opportunities throughout the festival.

How to apply

Further information including a candidate information pack and details on how to apply are available below.


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Venue Operations Officer

Salary: £27,540 per annum

Term: 5 January 2026 – 27 March 2026

Closing date: Wednesday 19 November at 10am

 

This post will support the Festival Operations Coordinator to ensure the smooth running of Glasgow Film Festival’s venues and events, maintaining the highest quality of customer service. In addition to Glasgow Film Theatre, Glasgow Film Festival works with additional venues for film screenings, Press and Industry activity, box offices and sales, and various pop-up events and activities.

The successful applicant will support the Operations Coordinator by undertaking a range of tasks to ensure the successful preparation and delivery of all festival venues and events. Glasgow Film Festival has earned a reputation for being an inclusive and welcoming space, and this is a key role in ensuring all our venues meet our high standards for providing a positive customer experience.

How to apply

Further information including a candidate information pack and details on how to apply are available below.

 

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Term: DD Month YYYY – DD Month YYYY

Closing date: Day DD Month at 10am.

 

Glasgow Film Festival’s programme is created by a small in-house team, working with a wide range of programmers, curators, filmmakers, screening partners and film distributors. We’re seeking a creative programmer to lead on festival events, creating fun, accessible and inclusive events that will engage festival audiences. The successful applicant will be expected to suggest and pitch ideas for screenings, pop-up events, in-conversations and other activity. 

This is a unique opportunity that would suit someone with experience in film programming, youth work, or event curation within a community or cultural setting. You should have excellent planning and organisational skills, and be a confident communicator with the ability to bring ideas and concepts to life.

How to apply


If you would like to apply for the post, please download the job pack for full application details. 
The closing date is Day DD Month at 10am .

Please complete the Equal Opportunities Form which is linked to in the opening letter of the job pack.

 

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