Programme Manager

Independent Cinema Office; Greater London; In loco; GBP 55.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) is recruiting a Programme Manager to oversee the operational planning, coordination and delivery of the festival programme. The role reports to the Festival Producer and works with the CEO & Festival Director to translate decisions into practical plans for screenings and events.

You will lead the Programme Planning Team, manage cross‑department collaboration and ensure timely, high‑quality delivery within budgets and deadlines.

Mansioni

• Oversee operational planning, coordination and delivery of the EIFF programme.
• Translate programming decisions into practical plans, managing people, schedules, systems and resources for screenings and events.
• Coordinate submissions management, film bookings and permissions, scheduling, and production requirements.
• Lead the Programme Planning Team, ensuring cross-departmental communication and delivery to deadlines and budgets.
• Ensure accurate, accessible programme information and on-time delivery with filmmakers, venues, and festival teams.

Descrizione del lavoro

Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) is a world-class showcase for independent film and talent, one that is rooted in a local Scottish context whilst embracing the international diversity of creative expression.

About the role

The Programme Manager is responsible for the operational planning, coordination and delivery of the EIFF programme, reporting to the Festival Producer and working with the CEO & Festival Director.

The role translates agreed programming decisions into effective operational plans, coordinating the people, schedules, systems, technical requirements and resources needed to deliver screenings and events smoothly, efficiently and to a high standard.

The role oversees programme administration and workflows, including submissions management, film bookings and permissions, scheduling, technical and production requirements, event logistics and the coordination of programme information.

Working closely with filmmakers, distributors, venues, technical teams and wider Festival teams, particularly Marketing, Operations, Industry and Guest Services, the Programme Manager ensures that information, materials and operational arrangements are accurate, accessible and delivered to agreed deadlines.

The Programme Manager leads the Programme Planning Team, including the Submissions Coordinator and Assistants, Submissions Viewers, Shorts Programmers, Access Consultant, Programme Coordinator(s) and Venue Coordinators. The role is responsible for effective team management, cross-departmental communication and the operational delivery of screenings and events, ensuring agreed deadlines, budgets and standards are met.

This is a full time role to be worked within standard office hours (9:30 to 5:30, Monday to Friday) and available on a fixed term contract from December 2026 - October 2027.

The closing date for this position is 13/11/2026 at 12:00