Programme Manager
£35,000 pro rata
Closing Date 13 November 2026
Fixed Term, Full Time
About the Organisation
Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) is the world’s oldest continually running film festival and, in 2024, relaunched as a brand new entity with a new board of industry leaders. Honouring 70+ years of festival history, EIFF showcases the very best filmmaking talent in a re-energised format that is rooted in a local Scottish context whilst embracing the international diversity of creative expression. Helmed by CEO & Festival Director Paul Ridd and Festival Producer Emma Boa, the team works to create a world-class showcase for independent film and filmmaking talent.
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.
How to Apply
- Download: the full job description HERE
- Apply: by emailing your CV and cover letter (no longer than 1 page of A4) to recruitment@edfilmfest.org with the job title in the subject heading
- Deadline: midday on Friday 13th november 2026
- Interviews: first round interviews will take place in w/c 16 November
Edinburgh International Film Festival is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such all positions will be offered to the candidate with the required skills for the post and without consideration to a candidate’s race, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, age, marital or civil partnership status or disability. Please note that EIFF is not a licensed sponsor for VISAs and as such you must already have the Right to Work in the UK to apply for our roles.