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: £51,570  per annum

Term: Permanent

Closing date: Friday 29 August at 10am

Fisrt 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: £38,010  per annum

Term: Permanent

Closing date: Thursday 21 August at 5pm

Interviews: w/b Monday 1 September

The GFT Programme Manager is a central role in GFT’s Programme team, responsible for the planning and delivery of the year-round programme across GFT’s three screens. An experienced programmer with a wide and deep knowledge of cinema past and present, the postholder will maintain and develop GFT’s world-class programme, ensuring it is diverse, engaging, inclusive and popular. Working closely with the Head of Programme, the GFT Programme Manager will lead on organising engaging film programmes and audience development strategies, collaborating regularly with a wide range of programme partners and film distributors.

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 Thursday 21 August 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: Temporary contract from August 2025 – 31 March 2026

Closing date: Monday 18 August at 10am

Interviews: We plan to hold interviews Thursday 28 August

The GFF Marketing Coordinator has a wide-ranging remit as a central lead on multiple marketing requirements, in the lead up to and during the festival. Working closely with colleagues in the marketing and festival teams, they will ensure all promotional activity for GFF is delivered on time and to an excellent standard.

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

Salary: £27,540 per annum

Term: Temporary contract from September 2025 – 27 March 2026

Closing date: Wednesday 20 August at 12 noon

Interviews: We plan to hold interviews w/c Monday 25 August 2025

The successful candidate will support the smooth running of two of Glasgow Film Festival’s talent development projects; Animatic our lab for Scottish-based creatives and studios designed to help develop animated short films, feature films or TV series for an international audiences, funded by the Scottish Government’s Festival EXPO fund, and; our New Talent Mentorship for emerging professionals working in film, high-end television or animation, funded by The William Frant Foundation. You will be expected to oversee the application process for Animatic, support the delivery of workshops and serve as the main contact for applicant’s, participants and contributors.

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

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: Living wage (currently £12.60 per hour)

Term: Permanent

Closing date: 21 August at 10am

Interviews: Week commencing 25 August 2025

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.

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 21 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: £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.

£12.00 per hour (Living Wage)

This is a part-time temporary post ending mid to late March 2025.

The closing date for this position is 22^nd October at 12 noon.

Interviews: 4^th, 8^th & 11^th November

The role involves working in our team of Front of House Operatives who work in a bustling environment within the GFT bar spaces. Front of House Operatives are required to answer customer queries, serve a range of snacks, hot, cold and alcoholic drinks, while maintaining high levels of cleanliness in all areas of the bar. During quieter periods in the bar, re-stocking and cleaning of the areas are carried out by all staff according to our cleaning/monitoring schedule.           

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