GFF Programme Officer

Creative Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A cultural festival organization in Glasgow is seeking a creative programmer to lead festival events and engage audiences through innovative screenings and activities. The ideal candidate is experienced in film programming and demonstrates excellent communication and organizational skills. This full-time role offers an annual salary of £27,540.

Qualifications

• Experience in film programming, youth work, or event curation within a community or cultural setting.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills required.
• Confident communicator with the ability to bring ideas and concepts to life.

Responsibilities

• Lead on festival events and create ideas for screenings and pop-up events.
• Collaborate with team members and partners to realise events.
• Pitch ideas to the team for various activities.

Skills

Film programming

Planning and organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Glasgow Film Festival is seeking a creative programmer to lead on festival events, creating fun, accessible and inclusive events that will engage festival audiences.

Details

Salary: £27,540 per annum

Full time - 35 hours per week

Term: TBC October 2025 – 27 March 2026

Closing date: Monday 6 October at 10am.

Responsibilities

• Lead on festival events, creating ideas for screenings, pop-up events, in-conversations and other activity, and pitch these ideas to the team.
• Suggest and pitch ideas for screenings, pop-up events, in-conversations and other activity.
• Collaborate with the in-house team, programmers, curators, filmmakers, screening partners and film distributors to realise events.

Qualifications

• Experience in film programming, youth work, or event curation within a community or cultural setting.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to bring ideas and concepts to life.

How to apply

To apply for this post, please download the job pack and complete the application link and Equal Opportunities Form link found there.

https://www.glasgowfilmfest.org/join-us

The deadline is Monday 06 October 2025 at 10:00.

TAGGED: Audience Development / Film / Festivals