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Talent Development Coordinator for Glasgow Film Festival
Salary: £33,240 per annum (pro-rata)
Term: August 2026 – 26 March 2027
Closing date: Wednesday 15 July at 10am
The primary responsibility of the role is to support the Industry Manager in delivering the festival’s expanding year-round talent development programme of events, including development labs, mentorship activities and pitching events.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the application processes for all labs, researching and securing facilitators and mentors. They will also coordinate workshops, consultations, and in-person sessions, serving as the primary point of contact for all stakeholders and partners, plus the lab participants. Additionally, they will collate participant reports across all projects, prepare funding reports and provide regular updates to the Industry Manager.
Given the fast-paced nature of this role and the involvement of multiple partners, strong attention to detail, solid administrative experience, and excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential. The successful candidate will be a team player, able to work well under pressure and effectively prioritise tasks. The ability to collaborate with a range of stakeholders is also key.
How to apply
If you would like to apply for the post, please download the job description document and complete the online application form and the equal opportunities monitoring form - both of which are found within the document. The closing date is Wednesday 15 July at 10am.
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Programme Coordinator for Glasgow Film Festival
Salary: £33,240 per annum (pro-rata)
Term: August 2026 – 26 March 2027
Closing date: Wednesday 15 July at 10am
The primary responsibility of the role is to support the Head of Programme in the curation and organisation of Glasgow Film Festival’s public programme.
As Programme Coordinator your responsibilities will include researching, watching, identifying and securing films, while initiating creative and original programming ideas that deliver EDI and other cross-cutting organisational strategic objectives. You will liaise with key internal and external stakeholders including programmers, filmmakers and distributors, the Head of Programme and Festival Manager.
A key responsibility of this role is ensuring that the Head of Programme and Festival Manager have access to the relevant information to track the progress of the film programme and deliver the festival successfully. You will do this by providing programme updates and ensuring that the film administration, tracking and communication necessary to support cross-departmental communication is kept-up-to-date and shared appropriately.
The successful candidate must coordinate the administrative side of securing the film programme. This includes communicating with sales agents, distributors and filmmakers to negotiate agreements, terms and conditions, fees, ensuring all the necessary information is correctly captured and shared, and that all filmmakers feel welcomed and supported by Glasgow Film Festival.
How to apply
If you would like to apply for the post, please download the job description document and complete the online application form and the equal opportunities monitoring form - both of which are found within the document. The closing date is Wednesday 15 July at 10am.
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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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Launched in 2005, Glasgow Film Festival (GFF) is now one of the biggest events in the UK with audience numbers in excess of 42,000 and a well-respected programme of World, European and UK premieres.
GFF26 Volunteering recruitment is now open. An information pack and application form is available on the GFF website.
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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.
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Salary: ENTER SALARY
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.
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