Talent Development Coordinator

A key role within the Glasgow Film Festival Industry team, supporting the Industry Manager to coordinate and lead on the festival’s growing talent development initiatives and strategic priorities.

• Employer:
  
  Glasgow Film Theatre
• Salary: £33,240 per annum
• Contract Type:
  Fixed Term
• Term:
  August 2026 – 26 March 2027
• Hours:
  
  35 hours per week on average and as necessary to fulfil the scope of responsibilities within the post. This will involve some weekend and evening work. You will accrue TOIL for additional hours. TOIL needs to be taken back within the contract period i.e. before 26 March 2027, and be agreed with the Industry Manager.
• Place of Work: 12 Rose Street, Glasgow
• Glasgow Film 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.

Principal Purpose of the Post

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 coordination, delivery, reporting, and administrative needs of the programmes across 2026 – 2027.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the application processes for all labs, researching and securing facilitators and mentors. They will also coordinate workshops, consultations, and in-person sessions, serving as the primary point of contact for all stakeholders and partners, plus the lab participants. Additionally, they will collate participant reports across all projects, prepare funding reports and provide regular updates to the Industry Manager.

Given the fast-paced nature of this role and the involvement of multiple partners, strong attention to detail, solid administrative experience, and excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential. The successful candidate will be a team player, able to work well under pressure and effectively prioritise tasks. The ability to collaborate with a range of stakeholders is also key.

All applicants must have right to work in the UK and are expected to be Glasgow based for their tenure.

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