Talent Development Coordinator

Glasgow Film

Glasgow

Salary: £33,240 per annum

Glasgow Film is recruiting for a Talent Development Coordinator to support the delivery of Glasgow Film Festival’s year-round talent development programme

Glasgow Film is recruiting for a Talent Development Coordinator to support the delivery of Glasgow Film Festival’s year-round talent development programme

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Support and oversee all talent lab workshops, ensuring they are delivered according to the agreed programme guidelines set by the Industry Manager and that project coordinators remain on schedule
• Develop and oversee the online application processes, ensuring that all applications are logged accurately, responded to promptly, and any applicant queries are dealt with in a timely manner
• Act as the main point of contact for all stakeholders, partners and particpants, providing consistent and reliable communication
• Research and secure facilitators and mentors who will deliver against the aims of each talent development initiative
• Monitor and record all expenditure, following company guidelines, ensuring invoices are submitted in a timely manner
• Across all talent development projects ensure all Festival Databases are kept up to date and key information is being completed in a consistent and timely manner
• Review participant reports provided by the project coordinators and ensure that the Industry Manager receives regular updates
• Prepare reports for the Industry Manager, ensure evaluation and monitoring requirements are being met and draft funder reports
• Liaise with the Festival Marketing Manager to ensure that opportunities are promoted effectively and reach the target audiences
• Act as the main point of contact for the Live Pitches during Industry Focus 2027, working closely with the onsite tech team, project coordinators, and venue coordinators to ensure the smooth running of the event
• Support the Industry Manager and the wider festival team whenever required
• Gather feedback from participants and partners at the conclusion of each project to inform future planning and improvements.

For a full job description and person specification, please download the full job pack from the Glasgow Film website.

This job description describes the principal purpose and main elements of the job at this time. It is a guide to the nature of the main duties as they currently exist but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The post holder is expected to work flexibly and respond positively to changing business needs.

Responsibilities for all staff 

• Follow Glasgow Film’s Equal Opportunities Policy and uphold our commitments to anti-racism and equalities, helping to nurture an inclusive staff culture
• Follow Glasgow Film’s Environmental Policy, minimise individual environmental impacts and be committed to ongoing improvements and good practice.

Full details & apply

Please download the full job pack from the Glasgow Film website for all details including how to apply.

Glasgow Film expect to hold in-person interviews in week commencing Monday 20 July.

If you need more information before you apply, please email: gffcoordinator@glasgowfilm.org

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The closing date for this position is 15/07/2026 at 10:00