Vacancies

Salary: £65,000 - £75,000  per annum

Term: Permanent

Closing date: Sunday 8 June at midnight

Glasgow Film is one of the country’s leading cultural institutions providing an independently curated film programme for diverse audiences at the Glasgow Film Theatre and making cinema accessible to all through the renowned Glasgow Film Festival and community outreach and educational initiatives. We are seeking a Chief Executive to drive the development of Glasgow Film as an inspirational national hub for film and screen culture, and advocate for the organisation at a local, national and international level. 

This is an exciting opportunity to lead one of Scotland’s most influential arts organisations, working in collaboration with staff, senior management and the Board to develop and implement the vision, strategy and culture of Glasgow Film.

How to apply

Salary: £31, 920 per annum

Term: Permanent

Closing date: Wednesday 27 August at 10am

Interviews: We plan to hold interviews on Tuesday 9 September

Duty Managers are responsible for the smooth day-to-day running of the venue during their shifts. They oversee all front of house areas, including cinemas, box office, bar, café, events, and public spaces, ensuring the highest standards of customer service, safety, and presentation are maintained.

This is a hands-on operational role, requiring leadership, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage a team in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

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

Salary: £43,740  per annum

Term: Permanent

Closing date: Friday 20 June at 5pm

Interviews: First of two stage interview to be held w/b 30 June 2025

The Head of Programme is a key leadership role at Glasgow Film, responsible for shaping and delivering the creative vision across both Glasgow Film Theatre (GFT) and Glasgow Film Festival (GFF). As a strategic and public-facing figure, the postholder will lead the programming teams in curating bold, inclusive and engaging film programmes, partnerships and audience development strategies that reflect Glasgow Film’s enduring commitment to Cinema For All.

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 and short covering letter to vacancies@glasgowfilm.org. The closing date is Friday 20 June 5pm.

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

Salary: £31,920  per annum

Term: 18-month fixed term contract

Closing date: Thursday 24 July at 10am

Interviews: w/b 4 August

The People and Culture Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the HR and Facilities Manager and other senior staff in the effective delivery of HR operations, staff and volunteer recruitment, learning and development initiatives, and employee and volunteer engagement across the organisation.

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 Thursday 24 July at 10am.

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

Salary: £31,920 per annum

Term: Permanent

Closing date: Friday 26 September at 5pm

First stage interviews: w/b Monday 6 October 2025

The Community Engagement Coordinator is a champion for fair and equal access to cinema. They work to ensure that as many people as possible can access GFT and engage with and benefit from participation in our programmes. The role specifically focuses on understanding the cultural needs of our local community, people who face systemic inequalities and disadvantage and people currently under-represented in our audiences.

The postholder programmes our existing flagship equalities initiatives and works closely with colleagues across Glasgow Film to identify new opportunities to sustain their impact, reach new audiences and nurture new partnerships.

As part of the Programme team, the role is directly involved in programming film screenings and events for and with a wide range of diverse audiences local to GFT.

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 Friday 26 September at 5pm.

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

Salary: £27,540 per annum

Term: Fixed Term

Closing date: Monday 6 October 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 Monday 6 October at 10am .

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

Salary: £27,540 per annum

Term: Fixed Term

Closing date: Monday 6 October at 10am

Glasgow Film Festival (GFF) is looking for a Database Officer to oversee the flow of information captured in our festival database, Filmchief, and used by various teams to coordinate the festival. Filmchief is a data management tool used by GFF to record and manage all film, delegate and volunteer information.

This is a key role within our Festival Operations team. The Database Officer will work closely with the Programming, Industry, Press and Guest Services teams to ensure all information in Filmchief is captured, entered correctly in a timely manner, correct and accessible to the wider festival team. They will also play a key role in the accreditation process for all festival industry, press and filmmaker delegates, designing the application form and providing regular updates / reports to the relevant team to track the progress of applications. 

The ideal candidate will have an organised approach with meticulous attention to detail. They will have strong communication and problem-solving skills, experience using databases and able to manage their workload effectively. Knowledge of the film festival world and, ideally, some familiarity with Glasgow Film Festival, is desirable.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to gain experience in festival or cultural events and develop their skills in data management.

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 Monday 6 October at 10am .

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

Salary: £27,540 per annum

Term: Fixed Term

Closing date: Monday 6 October at 10am

Glasgow Film Festival (GFF)’s industry conference is a 5-day event that takes place annually each March during the festival. Taking place at Social Hub in the Merchant City area of Glasgow, the conference is a mix of panels, workshops, spotlight in conversations, networking, press and industry screenings.

The successful applicant will support the Industry Manager in the planning and delivery of events that connect and support the Scottish, UK and International filmmaking community. They will be expected to liaise with prospective speakers, identifying their travel and accommodation needs, and coordinate event requirements with the venue. During the conference they will be expected to be working at the venue, as a point of contact for professionals engaged to deliver events, and ensure the venue is set up to requirements. This role must work collaboratively to ensure a smooth and effective operation and provide the best possible support to attending delegates and guests. 

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in planning and delivering events, with excellent communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, plus administrative experience. They will also be adept at managing competing workloads effectively. This is a fast-paced rewarding role, key to continuing GFF’s positive reputation and relationships with screen professionals from across the UK and internationally. 

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 Monday 6 October at 10am .

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

Salary: £51,570  per annum

Term: Permanent

Closing date: Friday 29 August at 10am

First stage interviews: Friday 12 September

The Executive Director is a pivotal member of Glasgow Film’s Executive Leadership Team, strategically responsible for ambitious income targets, stakeholder engagement, organisational impact and reporting, and ensuring brilliant customer service through the strategic oversight of front-of-house operations. This role is central to shaping and securing the organisation’s long-term sustainability and growth.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a dynamic and visionary fundraising professional to step into a wider leadership role and help shape the future of one of Scotland’s most loved cultural institutions.

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 Friday 29 August at 10am.

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

Salary: £31,920 per annum

Term: July 2025 – 27 March 2026

Closing date: Monday 16 June 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 work closely with the Industry Manager and other members of staff also working on the festival’s talent development initiatives and will oversee the scheduling, delivery, reporting, and administrative needs of the programmes across 2025 – 2026.

To apply, please complete the application form and equal opportunities monitoring form, both of which are available via the job description document.

Salary: £31,920 per annum

Term: 6 October 2025 – 27 March 2026

Closing date: Thursday 18 September at 10am.

The GFF Press Team consists of four people who work within the wider GFF Marketing Team, headed by Glasgow Film’s Head of Marketing and Communications. GFF Press Coordinators will play a key role in the promotion of Glasgow Film Festival 2026, managing requests from the media and working proactively to support attending press with all the assets, information and access to interviewees needed to ensure significant positive coverage of the festival and it’s programme of films and events

The post-holder, along with the other three members of the GFF Press Team, will also react quickly and positively to media requests for information; be a key part of staffing the festival red carpet events; help to run press junkets and photocalls; work with the Scottish Press Manager and UK Press Manager to ensure the obligations of press partnerships are met; and assist with the monitoring and reporting of media coverage of the festival.

Salary: £27,990 per annum

Term: Permanent

Closing date: Monday 2 June at 10am

Interviews: W/b 16 June

The primary function of this role will be to work with colleagues in the GFT programme team to organise and deliver the year-round cinema programme of screenings and events. This includes but is not restricted to: data administration, screening schedule creation, event planning support and guest liaison support. The post-holder will have a key role in ensuring clear internal circulation of details of the GFT programme and events.

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 and short covering letter to vacancies@glasgowfilm.org. The closing date is Monday 2 June at 10am.

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

Salary: £38,010 per annum

Term: Permanent

Closing date: Friday 14 March at 2pm

Interviews: We expect that the first (of a two-stage) interview process will be held during the week beginning Monday 24 March.

We are now recruiting for Senior Operations Manager at Glasgow Film Theatre. 

The Senior Operations Manager is a highly visible member of our day-to-day operational team, and is responsible for ensuring the effective management and delivery of our very busy daily cinema and events programme, maintaining truly excellent customer service, managing a large FOH team and overseeing building management including all health and safety and licensing. 

This is a hands-on, fast paced, and fun role.

Who are we looking for? 

The successful candidate will be an experienced operational leader with a passion for excellent customer service, who is committed to fair access and removing barriers. They will be a great communicator able to connect with individuals from all walks of life, a supportive and nurturing line-manager, and able to juggle a demanding hands-on role whilst also driving forward strategic change and continuous improvements and efficiencies. 

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 and short covering letter to vacancies@glasgowfilm.org. The closing date is Friday 14 March at 2pm.

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

Salary: £27,540 pro rata per annum

Term: Temporary contract December 2024 to 31 March 2025

Closing date: Wednesday 13 November at 10:00am

Interviews: We plan to hold interviews on 22 or 25 November

This post-holder will have responsibility for leading on social media and niche marketing, ensuring the festival reaches a wide audience, and grows attendance and brand awareness. The post holder will also be responsible for delivering consistent branded assets for the festival venues and UK-wide partner cinemas. Reporting to the GFF Marketing Coordinator, the post holder will work closely with colleagues in the festival and marketing teams to gather, create and plan social media content required for marketing the film festival’s programme of events and screenings.
Working with the GFF Venue Operations Coordinator, the post holder will lead on gathering venue branding and asset requirements, commissioning them and delivering them.

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

SALARY: £12.60 per hour (Living Wage)

TERM: This is a part-time temporary post ending 12 March 2026.

The closing date for this position is 15 October, 2025 at 10am.

Glasgow Film Theatre is looking for friendly, reliable, and customer-focused individuals to join our Front of House team.

As a Front of House Operative, you’ll play a key role in creating a welcoming and enjoyable environment for all our audience members. Working primarily in our bar area, you will deliver high standards of service, ensuring every guest feels valued, well looked after and has a brilliant experience at GFT. 

Living Wage (currently £12 an hour)

Term: Permanent 16 hours per week

Closing date: Thursday 5 December 2024 at 6pm

Interviews: We plan to hold interviews on Monday 9 December 2024

The postholder will work, as part of a team, to ensure that Glasgow Film buildings (cinema and offices) are meticulously cleaned each day. The postholder will be expected to follow specific cleaning schedules set by the Head Cleaner to maintain a very high standard of hygiene and cleanliness.

If you would like to apply for the post, please complete the application form and online equal opportunities monitoring form, both of which can be downloaded below. Completed application forms should be emailed to caroline.rice@glasgowfilm.org