HippFest Producer (Freelance)

HippFest (Falkirk Council)

Remote working in Central Belt Scotland with option to use Council offices

Salary: 89 days @ £165 - £180 p/d dependant on experience

Falkirk Council are looking for a highly organised, detail-focused HippFest Producer

Falkirk Council are looking for a highly organised, detail-focused HippFest Producer

This role will oversee all production aspects of the Festival and work as part of the friendly and dedicated HippFest 2027 team.

Hours of employment: £14,685 – £16,020 (89 days @ £165 – £180 p/d) depending on experience (FTE 0.38) (£38,316 – £41,800 pro rata)

Term: Temporary contract, Mon 14 Sep 2026 to Fri 1 Oct 2027

HippFest is Scotland’s first and only festival of silent film with live music, centred in and inspired by Scotland’s oldest cinema, featuring exceptional screenings, commissions, workshops, community events and touring and has secured Creative Scotland Multi-Year funding for 2025-2028.

This role is vital to achieving the Festival’s high standards of presentation. The successful candidate will be responsible for all production aspects, coordination and overall logistics for the Festival during core and extended dates, including the inaugural 2027 International Delegate programme and an International Tour.

Duties will include full Festival scheduling, tour scheduling, contracting, advancing artist contracts, and artist/guest travel and accommodation arrangements.

You will serve as the liaison with the Council’s Tech and Venue teams, Festival guests, and the Outreach and Engagement Coordinator, ensuring that all other parties have the relevant information, instructions, and materials in order to present all screenings and events successfully. You will work closely with all members of the HippFest team to ensure that all facets of the programme are incorporated into the ‘master running order’. You will lead on recruitment and management of the volunteers.

You will take overall responsibility for the quality of the audience and guests’ experience, supported by the Falkirk Council Venue Team, including implementing accessibility measures in the Hippodrome (eg live captioning). Day-to-day work will involve budget monitoring and updating, as well as financial reporting.

This is a great role for a highly organised and committed person with an unerring eye for detail and a passion for delivering exceptional events that contribute to the continuing success of this much-loved and internationally respected film festival.

To apply:

Please send an up-to-date CV and a covering letter referring to the job description and person specification to hippfest@falkirk.gov.uk

Your cover letter should give sufficient detail for the shortlisting panel to assess your suitability and enthusiasm for the role. Please include:

• Details of two references whom we can contact when shortlisting
• Confirmation of your availability for the interview date

Interviews: Tuesday 25 August (or Wednesday 26 August, if necessary)

Further information on the role, person specification, application and selection process is included in the Recruitment Pack.

If you have any questions, you can contact Alison Strauss at alison.strauss@falkirk.gov.uk before applying.

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The closing date for this position is 10/08/2026 at 10:00