(Junior) Management Accountant
Signature Entertainment Limited
London
Salary: £25,000 - £32,000
Signature Entertainment is seeking a trainee accountant to support our versatile finance function within a leading independent film distribution company.
Signature Entertainment is seeking a trainee accountant to support our versatile finance function within a leading independent film distribution company.
This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate or part-qualified accountant (up to 12 months into ACCA or recognised equivalent) to gain experience across financial and management accounting, royalty reporting and financial compliance.
Role details
- Full-time
- Fixed-term contract, 12 months
- For more information, please contact alex@signature-entertainment.co.uk
Role responsibilities
Financial Operations & Compliance
- Management accounts – journals, accruals, deferred income, monthly close.
- Compliance – VAT, Corporation Tax, audit, statutory accounts.
- Group accounting – intercompany bookkeeping, balance sheet reconciliations.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Royalties – preparing and sending reports to licensors.
- Internal reporting – creating reports, visualisations and dashboards.
- Revenue – ingesting, tracking and managing reports from digital and theatrical customers.
Person specifications
Desired Skills
- Strong attention to detail and high level of numeracy.
- Clear communicator, both written and verbal.
- Mindset analytical/logical, and commercial/entrepreneurial.
- Familiarity with Xero is an advantage.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel.
Experience / Qualifications
- Would suit a graduate or candidate up to 12 months into an ACCA or equivalent qualification.
- The candidate would be committed to gaining their professional accreditation within an agreed timeframe, with financial support and technical training from the company being part of their package.
- Exposure to media, entertainment or digital sectors would be a plus.
How to apply
To apply, please send a cover letter and CV to: alex@signature-entertainment.co.uk
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The closing date for this position is 31/12/2025 at 23:59
Outreach & Communications Worker – Independent Documentary Screening Tour (2026)
Unsolicited Films
Remote
Salary: £1,800–£2,600 total (equivalent to £65–£90 per hour, fully compliant with National Minimum Wage 2025)
Unsolicited Films is seeking a Freelance Outreach & Communications Worker to support audience engagement for a small-scale UK screening tour.
The project centres on a completed 57-minute independent documentary by Glasgow-based filmmaker Zac. Screenings will take place across selected UK independent cinemas, arts venues and community spaces. This is a fully remote, email-based and flexible contract. No on-site event work or technical duties are required.
Role details
- Freelance contract. 25–30 total hours, delivered flexibly across 8–10 weeks (approx. 3 hours per week).
- For more information and to apply, please email zacburgers.world@gmail.com
Role responsibilities
The successful candidate will identify and contact relevant community groups, arts collectives, film clubs, student societies, grassroots cultural networks, independent media and niche cultural communities that may resonate with the film.
Weekly progress notes are required. A shared outreach log must be maintained with:
- organisations contacted
- dates of contact
- responses received
- confirmed support or collaborations
Final deliverables include:
- a complete contact spreadsheet
- outreach email templates
- a short summary of relevant audience groups for each city
Success is defined by clarity and consistency of outreach, not by ticket sales. Outreach must demonstrate genuine, targeted engagement.
Person specifications
Strong written communication and organisational skills, reliability, and confidence contacting organisations by email. Familiarity with grassroots arts or independent film is helpful but not essential. Previous outreach, comms or audience development experience is welcome but not required. Ability to work independently is key.
How to apply
Please send a short CV and a brief paragraph outlining relevant experience to:
zacburgers.world@gmail.com
All communication is handled by email; no video calls are required.
About Unsolicited Films
Unsolicited Films is an independent micro-studio created by Zac Burger, focused on DIY documentary practice and artist-led screening models operating outside traditional festival structures.
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The closing date for this position is 01/02/2026 at 23:59
Freelance Screening Tour Coordinator (Independent Documentary, UK-wide)
Unsolicited Films
Remote (UK-based applicants preferred)
Salary: Fixed fee: £2,000–£2,800
Unsolicited Films is developing a grassroots UK screening tour for a completed 57-minute personal documentary, and is seeking a Freelance Screening Tour Coordinator to support the planning and venue-facing stages of the tour.
The film explores early childhood memory, urban wandering, personal mythology, and disillusionment with underground music subcultures. This tour will take place in 2026 (exact dates flexible). Screenings may occur in independent cinemas, community spaces, grassroots venues, and alternative arts spaces across the UK.
This is not a technical or on-site role; it is a remote coordination and communication role.
Role details
- Freelance project contract.
- Estimated 25–35 hours of work spread flexibly across 2–3 months of pre-tour planning.
- For more details and to apply, please contactzacburgers.world@gmail.com
Role responsibilities
- Research and identify suitable screening venues across UK cities
- Contact venues and initiate conversations about hosting screenings
- Coordinate availability, venue requirements, and date options
- Maintain a simple schedule / tracking sheet
- Provide basic admin support during communication with venues
- Offer guidance on expectations, logistics and standard practice for independent screenings
- Assist in shaping a preliminary tour route (no travel required)
This role does NOT require:
- Running the events in person
- Technical setup / projection
- Hosting screenings
- Live audience work
Person specifications
- Experience in film exhibition, event coordination, or arts programming
- Confidence communicating with cinemas, arts centres, or community venues
- Strong organisational and written communication skills
- Reliability and clarity in planning
- Understanding of grassroots arts or independent cinema (preferred but not essential)
How to apply
Send your CV + a short paragraph (5–8 sentences) explaining your relevant experience to: zacburgers.world@gmail.com
All communication will be via email; no video calls required.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
This role is suitable for early-career exhibition workers, arts freelancers, or coordinators looking to expand experience in independent film touring.
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The closing date for this position is 01/02/2026 at 23:59
Senior Technician
The Regent Cinema
Christchurch
Salary: £28,000
The Regent, Christchurch, is looking for a skilled, confident, and proactive Senior Technician to join their two-person technical team.
The Regent, Christchurch, is looking for a skilled, confident, and proactive Senior Technician to join their two-person technical team.
The Regent is a vibrant venue with a packed program of live music, theatre, and cinema seven days a week. This is a hands-on role that demands flexibility, problem-solving, and a passion for live entertainment.
Role details
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Will involve some evening and weekend work
Role responsibilities
Live Shows
- Work closely with the Technical Stage Manager to deliver outstanding technical support for our program.
- Liaise with visiting companies and agents well in advance to confirm technical requirements.
- Manage equipment logistics, hire paperwork, and ensure everything is ready for showtime.
- Lead or assist with get-ins, get-outs, and live show operations, including supervising hired staff.
- Act as Duty Fire Officer for backstage areas during performances.
Cinema Operations
- Keep the cinema program running smoothly and on schedule.
- Create weekly digital projection schedules, ingest and manage content, and troubleshoot issues.
- Maintain projection equipment and record routine checks.
Venue & Safety
- Act as a registered key holder, including emergency call-outs and lock-up duties on a rota basis.
- Ensure full compliance with Fire Regulations and evacuation procedures; operate alarm panels confidently.
- Maintain a valid First Aid at Work certificate and keep all first aid supplies stocked and ready.
- Always Uphold the Regent’s Health & Safety policy.
Maintenance - Oversee care and security of all technical equipment, including PAT testing and regular inspections.
- Cleaning and organization of stage and equipment.
General Duties - Support day-to-day operations, including stock handling, maintenance tasks, and furniture moves.
- Assist Front of House during busy periods and occasionally handle equipment deliveries.
- Other activities as required to meet the needs of the venue.
Person specifications
Essential
- Minimum 2 years’ professional theatre experience.
- Proven lighting design skills and strong knowledge of theatre technologies.
- Expertise in ETC EOS consoles, sound desks (analogue & digital), and live mixing.
- Practical experience with PAT testing and maintenance of lighting, sound, AV, and comms systems.
- ICT proficiency and excellent communication skills.
- Leadership ability and a commitment to maintaining the Regent’s reputation for excellence.
Desirable
- Experience in producing houses and digital cinema systems. (Cinema training can be provided)
- Broad technical knowledge across all theatre disciplines.
- Working at height and rigging qualifications.
How to apply
Please send your CV and cover letter to Scott@theregent.co.uk
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The closing date for this position is 11/01/2026 at 23:59
Curating with Pan-African Cinema Archives Traineeship
Flatpack Projects
Birmingham
Salary: £784 bursary
Flatpack Projects is teaming up with the June Givanni Pan-African Cinema Archive to deliver an 8-week traineeship in Pan-African Film and Archive Curation.
Flatpack Projects is teaming up with the June Givanni Pan-African Cinema Archive to deliver an 8-week traineeship in Pan-African Film and Archive Curation.
Trainees will learn about Pan-African cinema, working with archives and curating film events.
The programme is part of the JGPACA project Building Community Audiences for Pan-African Cinema in the Regions. It offers a unique opportunity to explore film curation through the lens of a globally significant Black-led archive.
What you need to know:
- The training is for Birmingham-based early career curators from the global majority
- Trainees must be 18 or over
- Trainees will receive a bursary of £784 pounds, inclusive of VAT
- Training sessions will happen in person in Birmingham, with the exception of the archive visit which will be in London
- There is a short application form, followed by an informal interview online
- Trainees must be able to attend at least 7 of 8 training sessions between February and March
If this sounds like you, read on for more details and how to apply.
For course objectives, what you’ll learn during the traineeship and more information about bursaries and the organisations leading the project, see the further information document below.
Further information (Google Doc)
Who is this opportunity for?
The training is for West Midlands-based early career curators from the global majority who are interested in Pan-African Cinema. You do not need to have work experience in film or archives, or any experience in film. You just need to be aged 18 or over, with a curious mind and an enthusiasm to learn.
This curatorial traineeship aims to increase opportunities in the film and archive sector for people in Birmingham and the West Midlands. JGPACA recognises that the film and archives sector is significantly underrepresented by people from the global majority, even as interest in films and stories from these communities continues to grow.
Dates and locations
Training will take place at the following locations:
- Zellig, Gibb St, Deritend, Birmingham B9 4AT
- BRIG Café, 54-57 Allison St, Birmingham B5 5TH
- Offsite visits, tbc
Both training venues are wheelchair accessible and accessible via public transport. Full venue information will be provided to successful applicants. If you have any questions in the meantime please contact jobs@flatpackfestival.org.uk.
The training dates are:
Week 1 – Wednesday 4 February 2026, 5-8pm
Week 2 – Wednesday 11 February 2026 (offsite visit – 10am – 5pm)
Week 3 – Wednesday 18 February 2026, 5-8pm
Week 4 – Wednesday 25 February 2026, 5-8pm
Week 5 – Wednesday 4 March 2026 (offsite visit – 10am – 5pm)
Week 6 – Wednesday 11 March 2026 (offsite visit – 10am – 5pm)
Week 7 – Wednesday 18 March 2026, 5-8pm
Week 8 – Wednesday 25 March 2026, 5-8pm
Please note: exact timings for offsite visits are tbc.
You should only apply if you can attend at least 7 of the 8 weekly sessions. This is to ensure you get the most out of the learning experience. Aside from the weekly sessions, there will also be optional sessions to attend, and opportunities to attend other local relevant cultural events.
How do I apply?
The application form has some questions about your contact information, and three questions asking about why you are applying for this opportunity.
Complete the following two forms by 11.59pm, Sunday 4 January 2026
Application form (Google form)
Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (Google form)
For additional information, see our further information document:
Further information (Google Doc)
What happens next?
We will shortlist the applicants and invite a selection for an informal interview online. Interviews will take place Wednesday 14 January 2026
We will then select the three trainees and let them, and the unsuccessful trainees know by Thursday 15 January 2026.
The three selected trainees will start on Week 1: Wednesday 4 February 2026
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The closing date for this position is 04/01/2026 at 23:59
Cinema Supervisor
The Cinema in the Power Station
London
Salary: £15 p/hour
The Cinema in the Power Station is looking for an engaging, motivated, and personable Cinema Supervisor to join the Cinema Management Team on a full-time basis.
The Cinema in the Power Station is looking for an engaging, motivated, and personable Cinema Supervisor to join the Cinema Management Team on a full-time basis.
The successful candidate will help maintain excellent customer service, and enhance guests’ experience with each visit at London’s most iconic cinema.
Role details
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Weekend and evening work will be required with this role
Role responsibilities
- Key holder and shift leading on a day-to-day basis
- Provide excellent customer service at all times
- Work closely with the General Manager and Assistant Manager to ensure the smooth running of the cinema
- Assisting with In-venue marketing: windows/digital/posters
- Using your knowledge and experience to guide, support and train other members of the Box Office team
- Ensuring all private screening events run smoothly and to an excellent standard
Person specifications
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a front-of-house supervisory role
- Previous experience using ticketing software
- A positive and pro-active approach to working as a team
- Some experience working with cinema projection/AV hardware are preferred but not essential to this application
How to apply
Please send your CV and cover letter over to the Assistant Manager sophie@thecinemainthepowerstation.com
Employee Benefits
- London Living Wage employer – 3 month probation on £13.85 which (if passed) is increased to £15 per hour.
- Staff cinema screenings and free cinema tickets
- Career progression in hospitality management
- 28 days holiday
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The closing date for this position is 24/12/2025 at 23:59
Cinema Assistant / Bar Tender
The Cinema in the Power Station
London
Salary: £13.85 p/hr (London Living Wage)
The Cinema in the Power Station is looking to hire an experienced bartender and cinema assistant to work across their cinema and bar, with full-time positions available.
The Cinema in the Power Station is looking to hire an experienced bartender and cinema assistant to work across their cinema and bar, with full-time positions available.
Split between the iconic Battersea Power Station and under the railway arches beside it, The Cinema in the Power Station is located in the heart of southwest London, boasting Dolby Atmos sound, Dolby Cinema, our bar, a variety of snacks and drinks and a team of friendly staff.
Role details
- Permanent
- Zero-hours contract
- Weekend and evening work will be required
- Three month probation period
- For more information, please contact sophie@thecinemainthepowerstation.com
Role responsibilities
- Serving customers (customer satisfaction is top priority for us!)
- Bartending – confident with cocktail making, wines, spirits and beers
- Ushering screenings
- Box office (selling tickets, memberships, and gift cards)
- Cleaning duties (screens, foyers, box office, sweet shop)
- Operating the sweet shop (selling goods, making coffees, making bottled cocktails, sweet bags, and a range of potted snacks)
Person specifications
- Experience bar tending
- An active interest in film
- Customer service
- Availability on evenings and at weekends
- Punctuality
- A willingness to take initiative and be proactive at work
- Experience in hospitality or retail (this is not essential, but will contribute strongly towards your application)
- Experience with Veezi/Vista, Rossetta POS, or any other ticket booking system (this is not essential, but will contribute towards your application)
- Experience working in cinema or theatre is not essential but will contribute towards your application.
How to apply
To apply, please send and up-to-date CV and cover letter to sophie@thecinemainthepowerstation.com
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The closing date for this position is 24/12/2025 at 23:59
Producer x2
Film and Video Umbrella
Nottingham
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (Pro Rata)
Film and Video Umbrella are seeking to hire two part-time (three days per week) Producers who will, between them, deliver FVU’s programme of artist’s moving image works, co-ordinating and overseeing the delivery of their multifaceted production activity.
Film and Video Umbrella are seeking to hire two part-time (three days per week) Producers who will, between them, deliver FVU’s programme of artist’s moving image works, co-ordinating and overseeing the delivery of their multifaceted production activity.
Producers will provide creative production and postproduction support and expertise, working alongside the Director and the team while managing key freelance personnel, to ensure that FVU’s commissions are realised to the highest artistic standard, to deadline and within budget.
Role details
- Part-time, 3 days/21 hours p/week
- Permanent
- Some national travel will be required to London and Newcastle offices
- For more details and to apply, please visit the .FVU Opportunities page
For full details, including role responsibilities and person specifications, please read the Producer Recruitment Pack.
How to apply
Once you have read through the Recruitment Pack, please send the following to
:
admin@fvu.co.uk- Curriculum Vitae (no more than two sides of A4)
- Covering letter or supporting statement (no more than two sides of A4)
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The closing date for this position is 26/01/2026 at 12:00
Marketing Manager
Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF)
Edinburgh
Salary: £31-35000 per annum
EIFF is seeking a Marketing Manager to play a crucial role in engaging public and industry audiences with EIFF and its programme, including promoting key messaging for the new iteration of the Festival and ensuring high level consistency across all communications.
EIFF is seeking a Marketing Manager to play a crucial role in engaging public and industry audiences with EIFF and its programme, including promoting key messaging for the new iteration of the Festival and ensuring high level consistency across all communications.
Role details
- Full-time
- Fixed-term, January 2026 to October 2026
- For more details and to apply, visit the EIFF Opportunities page.
Role responsibilities
The role is responsible for the effective development, delivery and management of the marketing and audience development campaign for EIFF 2026, promoting the vision and enhancing the reputation of the Festival, and driving ticket sales and participation through various communication channels both online and offline. This includes digital content, display, print management, venue dressing, any required marketing and media partnership management, and sales and audience data tracking and analysis.
The Marketing Manager will work with other teams, external agencies, partners to ensure that the marketing and audience development campaign is effective in delivering against the strategic ambitions of the Festival, partner and stakeholder needs, as well as the core marketing aims of audience engagement, participation, sales and elevating reputation at local, national and international levels.
The Marketing Manager heads up the Marketing team, including Marketing Coordinator, Publications Coordinator, Digital Campaigns Coordinator, Ticketing Coordinator, Display Coordinator, Photo Editor and Videography/Photography team.
Person specifications
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in marketing, preferably in the arts, entertainment or non-profit sector;
- Understanding of film and arts/culture marketing;
- Experience of designing, implementing and monitoring integrated marketing campaigns
- Experience in the design and delivery of digital campaigns, including content, email and social
- Strong understanding of SEO practices and optimisation tactics
- Experience of Google Ads, Google Analytics, Facebook Business Manager, Hootsuite and WordPress
- Ability to coordinate the planning, production and analytics of all email communications to customers via Mailchimp or similar platform
- Experience in creating dynamic content for various channels
- Effective project management skills
- Experience in managing budgets
- Experience working with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
- Experience successfully working to deadlines
- Excellent IT skills and experience of working with databases and CRM systems
- Strong people management skills
- Excellent administration and organisational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Excellent written and spoken English, including copywriting and proofreading skills
- A team player with strong collaborative skills, a positive attitude and flexibility;
- Calmness under pressure and ability to respond to changing priorities
- Ability to work constructively in a team and independently
- Proactive problem-solving
- Integrity
Desirable
- Knowledge of wider arts sector/communications/PR
- Knowledge of and interest in the film industry
- Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop or InDesign
- Basic knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro
How to apply
If you would like to apply for the post, please read the full job description, and send EIFF your CV along with a cover letter (no more than 1 side of A4) outlining why you are interested in the role and why you think you would be a suitable candidate, referring to the job description and person specification. Please also complete the online equal opportunities monitoring form.
Please email your CV and cover letter to recruitment@edfilmfest.org no later than 6pm on Monday 5 January 2026.
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The closing date for this position is 05/01/2026 at 18:00
Volunteer Event Assistant
The New Black Film Collective
London
Salary: Expenses Paid
The New Black Film Collective (TNBFC) is seeking Volunteer Event Assistants to support the delivery of TNB XPO 2026.
The New Black Film Collective (TNBFC) is seeking Volunteer Event Assistants to support the delivery of TNB XPO 2026.
The New Black Film Collective (TNBFC) is a nationwide network of film producers, educators and programmers of Black representation on screen. TNBFC offers services ranging from Film PR & Marketing, Consultancy, Event Management, Screenings, Distribution and Education.
This year, we will be hosting our 5th annual convention, whereby we showcase Black excellence and encourage increased diversity. TNB XPO 2026 (TX26) takes place between 23-26th March at Rich Mix and online on the 27th. Volunteers are an important part of our convention. They help us provide a great experience for our audience and participants. If you have a keen interest in the screen industries, increased diversity and would like to learn more about TNBFC, then we would love to hear from you.
Support can range from hospitality, meeting and greeting guests, signposting, providing support, information, and assistance with specific sessions.
Travel expenses (public transport within London Zones 1-6) will be reimbursed. We will also provide you with food and drinks.
Volunteers will also experience the excitement of the convention, including the films and events we organise. This opportunity is open to everyone; no prior experience required. If you want to get involved, we want to hear from you! Please email events@tnbfc.co.uk with an expression of interest, contact details and your availability.
All volunteers must be 18 years old or above for health and safety reasons.
To find out more information about TX26 please note our webpage: https://www.tnbfc.co.uk/tx26
For more information about TNBFC please visit our website: http://www.tnbfc.co.uk
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The closing date for this position is 09/02/2026 at 18:00
Guest Services Assistant
Open City Documentary Festival
London
Salary: : £5197.50 (before tax). £135/day for 31 days and £168.75/day for 6 days (to account for longer days worked during the festival)
Open City Documentary Festival is currently looking for a Guest Services Assistant to assist with the planning and delivery of all guest services in the lead-up to and throughout the festival.
Open City Documentary Festival is currently looking for a Guest Services Assistant to assist with the planning and delivery of all guest services in the lead-up to and throughout the festival.
The post holder will work with the Guest Services Coordinator on guest and filmmaker communications, helping ensure all information about the festival is relayed to guests in a clear and organised manner.
Role details
- Fixed-term contract, February to end of April
- Part-time, 2 days per week from w/c 2nd February, 4 days per week from w/c 16th March, Full time from 13th – 19th April, 2 days wrap-up after festival.
- This is an on-site position based at our London office.
- The successful candidate must be available to work throughout the full festival period, 14–19 April 2026 (including the weekend). During these dates, flexible working hours will be required.
- For more information and to apply, please contact info@opencitylondon.com
Role responsibilities
- Work with the Guest Services Coordinator to assist on all communications with filmmakers and guests and support the smooth running of all guest related activities.
- Alongside the Guest Services Coordinator, act as main point of contact for guest queries.
- Support the Guest Services Coordinator with travel and hotel bookings.
- Assist with collating guest schedules and filmmaker welcome packs.
- Act as main point of contact for student delegates. Create and distribute student welcome pack.
- Prepare mail-outs to student delegates in lead-up to and during the festival.
- Create guest list documents, work with the Guest Services Coordinator to maintain guest lists for screenings and ensure last minute changes are communicated to Venue Coordinators.
- Liaise with printing services for delegate passes and assist with collating materials to produce these items.
- Assist with plans for Guest Office at the Festival Hub, including any relevant hires and delivery scheduling.
- Assist with guest hospitality, including arranging catering and logistics.
- Oversee guest lists for opening and closing night screenings.
- Contribute to the creation of venue packs with information on attending talent for Venue Coordinators.
- Work with Guest Services Coordinator to oversee production of delegate tote bags.
- Assist with the set-up of the Guest Office as part of the Festival Hub and be available on the information desk throughout the festival to greet guests and answer queries.
- Assist with hospitality and networking including happy hours, as required.
- Assist team with general administrative tasks.
- Act as an ambassador for Open City Documentary Festival at any events attended.
- Any other duties that are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, as requested by the festival team.
Person specifications
Essential
- Experience in a customer or guest services role, ideally within an arts or cultural organisation
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to checking the accuracy of information.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to deal effectively with people at all levels.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Excel.
Desirable
- Experience working on film festivals or similar cultural events
How to apply
To apply, please complete the Guest Services Assistant application form, and send your CF to info@opencitylondon.com with the subject line “2026 Guest Services Assistant Application”.
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The closing date for this position is 05/01/2026 at 09:00
Trustee
Scottish Youth Film Foundation
Edinburgh
Salary: N/A
Scottish Youth Film Foundation (SYFF) is seeking new Board Members, including a Chair, to help guide and support us in our mission to improve the life outcomes of young Scots through film.
Scottish Youth Film Foundation (SYFF) is seeking new Board Members, including a Chair, to help guide and support us in our mission to improve the life outcomes of young Scots through film.
SYFF delivers year-round programmes in filmmaking, digital skills, education and community engagement, working with young people from a wide range of backgrounds – including those in areas of deprivation, those with limited access to the arts, and those whose voices are underrepresented in the film industry. Our work includes the Scottish Youth Film Festival, outreach workshops, in-school programmes, and national training opportunities designed to build confidence, skills and pathways into the creative industries.
As we continue to develop and evolve, we are looking for up to five new Board Members who are passionate about youth creativity, film education and social impact. This is an exciting time to join SYFF as we expand our partnerships, strengthen our national presence and work to widen access to filmmaking opportunities for young people across Scotland.
Role details
- Three-year initial term
- Board members will need to attend quarterly Board meetings (in person at our Edinburgh office, or online)
Role responsibilities
Board members will also need to fundraise; participate in one annual Board development day; attend SYFF screenings, workshops or events where possible Support strategic planning, good governance and the long-term sustainability of the organisation; and be an ambassador and spokesperson for SYFF.
Person specifications
We welcome people who bring energy, strategic thinking, and a commitment to supporting young people through the arts. You do not need prior board experience – lived experience, community insight and your personal and professional perspectives are just as important to us as sector expertise.
SYFF is committed to building a Board that reflects the diverse communities of Scotland, and we strongly encourage applications from people who are: Global Majority, Disabled, female, LGBTQIA+, Neurodivergent, young people aged 18-40, based in, or with strong connections to, communities across Scotland
We know that representation matters, especially in an organisation dedicated to amplifying young voices. We would be especially pleased to hear from individuals with experience in youth work, charity finance, education, filmmaking, fundraising, community development, digital media, governance or the wider cultural sector.
How to apply
If you are interested in joining the Board of the Scottish Youth Film Foundation, we would love to hear from you.
Please send a CV and a short covering letter to:
heather.bowry@syff.scot
Closing date for applications: 12th January, 2026 at 5pm.
Friendly and informal interviews will take place in the following weeks.
Thank you for your interest in the Scottish Youth Film Foundation.
We look forward to meeting you.
Scottish Youth Film Foundation
Registered Charity: SC047612
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The closing date for this position is 12/01/2026 at 17:00
Duty Manager
Rich Mix
London
Salary: £15 p/hr
Rich Mix is seeking a Duty Manager to lead the venue’s Visitor Services team, ensuring the smooth running of the daily operation of the building.
Rich Mix is seeking a Duty Manager to lead the venue’s Visitor Services team, ensuring the smooth running of the daily operation of the building.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in operations, customer service or venue management.
Role details
- Permanent
- Part-time, 25 hrs p/week
- Weekend and evening work will be required
- For more information and to apply, visit the Rich Mix Opportunities page.
Role responsibilities
The Duty Manager will motivate and lead the Visitor Services team to deliver excellent customer service and while on shift, has overall responsibility for ensuring the health and safety of staff and visitors to the venue. They also ensure the smooth running of the whole operation and accurate completion of daily reporting.
Person specifications
- Experience of supervising a team of more than five staff.
- Previous responsibility for upholding the Health and Safety policy of a venue.
- Strong numeracy, IT, and communication skills.
- Experience of cash handling.
- Ability to take responsibility and prioritise workload effectively.
- Ability to make decisions and perform well under pressure.
- Ability to work well under own initiative.
- An interest in venue operations.
- Experience delivering excellent customer service.
- A positive and flexible approach to work.
- Polite, patient, and good humoured.
- A genuine passion for the arts and a keen interest in the work, mission, vision, and values of Rich Mix.
- An understanding of the importance of inclusion and diversity in the workplace.
- An understanding of the importance of working in an environmentally sustainable manner.
How to apply
You can download the job description and application form – featuring key responsibilities and the person specification, summarising terms & conditions, with details on how to apply – via the Rich Mix website.
All applications should be made via the online application form.
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The closing date for this position is 07/01/2026 at 12:00
Schools and Film Education Coordinator
Rich Mix
London
Salary: £27-28,000
Rich Mix is looking for a Schools and Film Education Coordinator to join their team.
Rich Mix is looking for a Schools and Film Education Coordinator to join their team.
The Schools and Film Education Coordinator will work as part of Rich Mix’s Creative Engagement team, leading Flip the Script – the programme connecting our schools’ work with Rich Mix’s vision to deliver Culture for a Changing City.
Role details
- Full-time
- Fixed-term to August 2026 (with possibility of an extension)
- For full details and to apply, .visit the Rich Mix website
Role responsibilities
The Schools and Film Education Coordinator will liaise with Artistic Advisors, Associate Artists and the wider Programming and Creative Engagement teams to develop and drive the creative vision of the schools programme, developing skills, knowledge, confidence and wellbeing for those least likely to access the arts.
The postholder will facilitate practical filmmaking workshops alongside teachers, both in schools and at Rich Mix, liaising with teachers to devise content and approaches appropriate for the project brief, curriculum objectives and script ideas created by pupils. The practical filmmaking experience is complemented by learning about film as an audience member, aiming to develop a passion for cinema.
Person specifications
Essential
- Proven experience of devising / facilitating creative workshops for teachers, young people and children
- Experience of digital filmmaking, editing and post-production, ideally including animation and the ability to edit footage in a child friendly way
- Experience of delivering work that is inclusive and accessible to young people and children in school
settings, both in person and online - Ability to connect, inspire, and engage people who are likely to be engaging in the arts for the first time
- Good film knowledge and a passion for film
- A genuine passion for the arts and a keen interest in the work, mission, vision, and values of Rich Mix
- An understanding of and interest in diversifying and decolonising the curriculum
- Knowledge of fundraising applications, principles and methods
- Good working knowledge of safeguarding procedures and best practice
- Current enhanced DBS check, or willingness to have one completed
- A positive and can-do attitude, keen to use your own initiative in a vibrant arts environment
- Ability to work independently and/or remotely as required
- Organised, with the ability to prioritise workload effectively and work to deadlines
- Good IT software skills, especially Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Good communications skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to relate to a wide range of people
- Some experience or understanding of running effective monitoring and evaluation frameworks and
providing reports to funders with a desire to learn and develop - Understanding of the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace
- Understanding of the importance of working in an environmentally sustainable manner
Desirable
- Knowledge of and networks in Tower Hamlets and East London, particularly education services and
cultural partners - Knowledge of education frameworks
- Experience of the formal educational environment
- Experience of producing projects and performances from inception to delivery
- Experience of contributing to successful fundraising applications
- Experience in conflict management, de-escalation/behaviour management techniques, diversity politics
- Awareness and understanding of issues related to GDPR legislation that impact project delivery
- Management of freelancers
- Experience of working in a venue, preferably a performing arts venue
- Familiarity with Artifax Event management software or similar event management software
How to apply
For full details – featuring key responsibilities and the person specification, summarising terms & conditions – and to apply, visit the Rich Mix website.
Interview period: Friday 9 and Monday 12 January 2026.
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The closing date for this position is 06/01/2026 at 09:00
Technical Manager
Rich Mix
London
Salary: £33,000 - 35,000
Rich Mix is looking for a Technical Manager to lead their technical team and support the smooth delivery of the artistic programme.
Rich Mix is looking for a Technical Manager to lead their technical team and support the smooth delivery of the artistic programme.
The Technical Manager will work across the whole organisation, with responsibility for the management of all technical aspects of Rich Mix’s programme, activities and facilities.
Role details
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Evening and weekend work may be required
- For full details and to apply, visit the Rich Mix website.
Role responsibilities
The role incorporates technical management for our three cinemas and our live events programme as well as supporting private hires, corporate clients and creative engagement events. They will also oversee and support the technical aspects of building operations. The role has overall responsibility for the technical budget, including staffing and the management and day to day supervision of two Senior Technicians and a team of casual technicians.
Person specifications
We are looking for a strong leader with a mixture of practical technical skills and experience across sound, lighting and visuals..
How to apply
You can download the job description – featuring key responsibilities and the person specification, summarising terms & conditions, with details on how to apply – via our website. Applications are via our online application form.
The online application includes an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. This information will be kept confidential (and will not be shared with the hiring panel) and will be used in the progress towards widening diversity among our workforce.
Interview period: week commencing 26 January 2026
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The closing date for this position is 16/01/2026 at 16:00
Acting Head of International Sales & Acquisitions (Maternity Cover)
Together Films
Hybrid, with at least one day per week in London office
Salary: £45K – 50K pro rata per annum
Together Films is seeking an Acting Head of International Sales & Acquisitions (Maternity Cover). This is a senior role providing continuity, stability, and momentum across the Sales & Distribution department.
Together Films is seeking an Acting Head of International Sales & Acquisitions (Maternity Cover). This is a senior role providing continuity, stability, and momentum across the Sales & Distribution department.
Your key objectives during the maternity cover period are to:
- Drive revenue and secure high-quality deals
- Maintain and grow key buyer relationships
- Ensure our titles are well-positioned at markets and festivals
- Keep sales pipelines and strategic operations running smoothly
Role details
- 9-month fixed-term contract until 23rd Dec, 2026
- 5 or 4 days per week, 8 hours per day. Some out-of-hours work on evenings and weekends. Attendance at Cannes (May 2026) and other key film markets required.
- Start date 24 March 2026
- For more details, please visit or emailTogether Filmshello@togetherfilms.org
Role responsibilities
Department Management, Cross-Team Collaboration & Reporting
- Collaborate with internal and external teams (e.g. marketing, technical, public relations, finance, operations, etc.) project-managing timelines, updating rights system, preparing deal summaries, giving senior stakeholders a clear outline of each film’s expected release plan.
- Line manage a team of two, to enable sales success and marketing excellence across theatrical, broadcast and non-theatrical opportunities for our slate.
- Maintain excellent internal communication and operational clarity with your team.
- Provide weekly departmental updates at team meetings, delivering sales performance insights, revenue forecasts, and strategic recommendations.
Sales Leadership
- Drive Together Films’ global Sales strategy, ensuring strong performance across narrative and documentary titles throughout the maternity cover period.
- Lead international sales efforts across all rights, leveraging your established network of narrative and unscripted buyers – particularly in North America, UK, Australasia, Scandinavia, Germany, Japan and Italy securing high-value placements for our slate.
- Serve as the senior buyer-facing representative, nurturing strong relationships with international broadcasters, platforms, distributors, and film festival programming teams.
- Pitch our slate with confidence and clarity in meetings, markets, and formal presentations, ensuring Together Films stands out in a competitive landscape.
- Represent TF at all major markets, including mandatory attendance at the Cannes Marché, as well as Sheffield, Venice, TIFF, MIPCOM, IDFA as required.
- Own the rights management system, ensuring the pipeline is updated in real-time and entering contracts into the database, which feed into our real-time Producer dashboards.
- Prepare concise summaries of deal terms for internal & producer approval (where applicable)
- Negotiate and draft favourable distribution/sales agreements with rights holders, sales agents, broadcasters and new media distributors;
Be the main point of contact for producers, providing them with timely sales updates and monthly call updates in the first 6 months
Acquisitions Oversight
- Support the CEO by providing acquisition opportunities, offering early-stage commercial and creative assessment of scripted and unscripted.
- Maintain relationships with producers, agents, and managers to track upcoming titles and identify gaps/opportunities.
- Review materials for potential acquisitions and prepare initial considerations to ensure they align with TF’s slate strategy.
- Drive acquisitions through to completion.
- Prepare P&L documents for acquisition prospects, evaluating release expenses and expected revenues to balance purpose and profit.
- Negotiate legal and sign up to 12 feature titles throughout 2026, for release in 2026 -2028.
Festival Strategy & Public Representation
- Work with the Film Sales and Festivals Manager, who manages those relationships, to secure optimal placements at key Film Festivals for our titles.
- Act as a senior public representative of Together Films, confidently presenting our catalogue, pitching titles, and participating in key international market events.
Marketing, Materials & Creative Sign-Off
- Oversee all sales and marketing assets (pitch materials, screeners, decks, metadata), ensuring they are persuasive and market-ready.
- Accountable for creative approvals with external stakeholders, including sign-off on trailers, posters, artwork, synopses, loglines, and other key promotional elements, ensuring alignment with market and buyer expectations.
- Work closely with the marketing and external teams to refine release materials and maintain high-quality standards across all deliverables.
Additional Areas of Responsibility
- Oversee Non-theatrical sales strategy (led by the Film Sales Manager)
- Delivery timelines, materials QC, troubleshooting.
- Producer onboarding and asset management (supported by Marketing Executive)
- Rights tracking, CRM and dashboard oversight
This list is not exhaustive and may evolve with the needs of the department.
Person specifications
We imagine someone who is:
- Commercially sharp and deeply sales-driven.
- A confident, persuasive pitcher and deal-closer, in meetings and festival environments.
- Experienced at major markets (Cannes essential).
- A strong communicator with impeccable materials judgment.
- Well-connected in both narrative and unscripted buyer networks, especially in the US.
Requirements
- 5+ years’ experiencein international film/TV sales, with a strong track record in narrative and unscripted.
- Inspirational and empathetic manager.
- Established network of US buyers (distributors, SVOD, AVOD, FAST, broadcasters).
- Proven experience pitching at festivals and markets; Cannes Marché attendance required.
- Good relationship with Festival programmers at A-List film festivals.
- Strong strategic marketing sensibility with experience creating, guiding, and approving sales and promotional materials.
- Demonstrable experience negotiating complex, high-value rights deals.
- Knowledge of the UK/US distribution landscape and global sales market, including platforms, broadcasters, and emerging media opportunities.
- Strong organisational and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to work autonomously while managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Two references able to speak to your sales ability, line manager strengths, professionalism, and network.
How to apply
To apply, please complete the online application form on Together Film’s website.
Together Films is an equal opportunities and Living Wage employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applications from women, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), LGBTQI+ and disabled applicants and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams.
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The closing date for this position is 09/01/2026 at 23:59
Venue Administrator
The Chiswick Cinema
London
Salary: £22,500 - £23,500 p/a
Chiswick Cinema is looking for an organised, people-focused Venue Administrator to play a vital role at the heart of their much-loved independent cinema.
Chiswick Cinema is looking for an organised, people-focused Venue Administrator to play a vital role at the heart of their much-loved independent cinema.
If you thrive on creating smooth systems, supporting brilliant teams, and keeping everything running seamlessly behind the scenes, we’d love to hear from you.
Role details
- Permanent
- Part-time, 30 hrs p/week
- For more information please contact Sam Clerk ()sclerk@trafalgarcinemas.com
Role responsibilities
As Venue Administrator, you’ll be the backbone of our administrative, HR and internal communications functions. You’ll support the General Manager and Senior Management Team, ensuring our people, processes and policies are clear, compliant and well communicated.
- Act as a central point for internal communications, sharing policies, procedures, company updates, reports and meeting notes as required.
- Provide high-quality administrative support to the General Manager and Senior Management Team.
- Maintain HR records, including holiday and sickness tracking, employee files, contracts and offer letters.
- Support recruitment and retention by assisting hiring managers with advertising, references and right-to-work checks, ensuring full compliance with legislation.
- Coordinate and support the induction process for all new starters.
- Work with the central payroll department to maintain and submit accurate payroll information, ensuring staff are paid correctly and on time.
- Ensure compliance with current employment legislation and statutory obligations, working closely with your central HR and payroll colleagues.
- Manage administration budgets, including training, office equipment, uniforms and postage, with monthly reconciliation and credit card oversight where required.
- Support the management team each month by gathering information for board reports.
- Coordinate staff training, maintain training records and support the Health & Safety Portal alongside Senior Management.
- Help promote and implement company and local health and safety procedures and best practice.
- Ensure annual Display Screen Equipment (DSE) assessments are completed and actions followed through with line managers.
- Undertake relevant training and development to support success in the role.
Person specifications
You’ll be a proactive and detail-oriented administrator who enjoys working with people and building strong relationships across a team. A strong desire to work in cinema or the film industry is desirable, however not required.
- Self-motivated, engaging and dynamic
- Eager to learn and receptive to constructive feedback
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Confident communicating clearly and professionally
- Resilient and adaptable in a busy, varied role
- Experienced in delivering high-quality administrative support
- Experience in HR administration or a similar environment is highly desirable.
How to apply
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to Sam Clerk – General Manager (sclerk@trafalgarcinemas.com)
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The closing date for this position is 11/01/2026 at 23:59
Commercial Experiences Administrator
National Science and Media Museum
Bradford
Salary: £26,500
To support cinema operations, the National Science and Media Museum is looking for a Commercial Experiences Administrator to facilitate the effective administration of Cinema operations and broader commercial offer across the group, making a significant contribution to the success of the Commercial Experiences department.
To support cinema operations, the National Science and Media Museum is looking for a Commercial Experiences Administrator to facilitate the effective administration of Cinema operations and broader commercial offer across the group, making a significant contribution to the success of the Commercial Experiences department.
The Commercial Experiences department at the Science Museum Group (SMG) focuses on enhancing the customer experience and the Group’s reputation, with additional income or profit being the natural result of positive, well-planned and well-managed visitor-facing commercial offers.
Within the portfolio of Commercial Experiences managed by the CE team is Pictureville Cinema at The National Science and Media Museum (NSMM).
Pictureville is a 3-screen cinema operation including Europe’s first IMAX (218 seats); Pictureville theatre (300 seats); and Cubby Broccoli theatre (100 seats).
We screen the best in independent cinema alongside selected mainstream titles and a Screen Arts programme. Our IMAX screens the best feature titles available in IMAX format, as well as a regular programme of shorter educational IMAX films for families and pre-booked groups.
Role details
Role responsibilities
As Commercial Experiences Administrator, you will split your time evenly between Pictureville Cinema administration and administrative responsibilities across the wider Commercial Experiences team.
Reporting to the Screen Programme Manager, your responsibilities will include a range of duties such as the timely processing of payments and invoices, inputting forecast information, programming screenings on the cinema ticketing system, and sourcing information relating to screenings.
You will play an essential role in the financial administration of the department, administering box office returns and maintaining accurate records of cinema performance.
Person specifications
We welcome applications from candidates who have an interest in cinema and have experience in an administrative support role or a similar position.
You will be detail-oriented and organised with some experience of using CRM systems or ticketing setup software such as Tessitura.
Don’t feel you meet all the criteria? We welcome you to apply even if your experience doesn’t match directly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.
How to apply
To view the full Vacancy Information Pack and application guidance, visit the Science Museum Group website and search for the role titles listed above. You can also click ‘Apply Online’ on the vacancy listing to submit your application.
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The closing date for this position is 04/01/2026 at 23:00
Technical Manager
The Institut français du Royaume-Uni
London
Salary: £3,687 per month
The Institut français du Royaume-Uni is seeking a new Technical Manager to play a key role in ensuring that every screening and event at the Institut français delivers a flawless audience experience.
The Institut français du Royaume-Uni is seeking a new Technical Manager to play a key role in ensuring that every screening and event at the Institut français delivers a flawless audience experience.
Combining hands-on technical expertise with strategic planning, you will support a rich and diverse cultural programme. Working at the intersection of cinema, live performance, and events, you will contribute to shaping the Institut’s future by upholding the highest professional standards and fostering new creative and technological opportunities.
Role details
- Full-time (Monday to Friday)
- One-year renewable contract
- The start date for this role is 15 February, 2026
- The successful candidate will need to be fluent in English and French
- For more details, please visit the Institut français website.
Role responsibilities
General
- Ensure technical responsibility for the installation (film projection, sound system, stage lighting and audiovisual equipment) for all spaces: 2 cinema theatres (Ciné Lumière 1 and 2), La Médiathèque – salle classée, Les Salons, L’atelier and The studio.
- Manage teams of technicians and projectionists (planning, task allocation): 1 junior projectionist and 3-4 temporary projectionists.
- Determine technical requirements and analyse technical specifications. Allocate the necessary human and material resources.
- Identify and implement appropriate technical solutions.
- Monitor, service and maintain technical equipment.
- Develop and monitor the equipment renewal plan.
- Prepare requests for quotes and coordinate external technical service providers.
- Coordinate with the events operations manager, programming departments and IT manager as needed.
- Provide technical assistance to customers, companies and visiting artists.
Cinema operations
- Guarantee the continuity and technical quality of screenings in line with DCI standards (formats, colorimetry, sound, calibration).
- Oversee print traffic (DCPs, KDMs, 35mm, other formats).
- Operate and maintain digital cinema projectors (Christie CP4220, CP2215), DCP servers (Doremi ShowVault 4K), and 35mm projectors (Kinoton FP-30D).
- Participate in daily operations and perform screenings.
- Lead the technical setup and execution of film festivals, premieres, Q&As, and special screenings.
- Manage and operate videoconference and video recording systems.
Events and cultural productions
- Act as on-site technical lead for events when additional or substitute support is required.
- Prepare, operate, and dismantle sound, lighting, and video systems per technical riders.
- Manage sound and lighting setups (loudspeakers, analogue and digital sound desks, microphones, Tungsten and LED fixtures, basic lighting desks).
- Operate audiovisual systems (projectors, mixers, scalers, cameras).
- Coordinate with artistic teams, internal departments, and contractors to ensure quality, safety, and compliance.
- Oversee the technical setup for space rentals and private hires (conferences, screenings, receptions, shoots).
Person specifications
Knowledge
- Higher education and technical training in the fields of cinema, audiovisual, sound, lighting or live performance.
- Expertise in digital and film projection techniques (DCP, 35 mm, DCI standards).
- Good knowledge of sound systems, stage lighting, video projection and video recording.
- Proficiency in IT tools and live production software (OBS, Zoom), as well as post-production tools (DCP-o-matic, Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop), with basic networking skills.
- Knowledge of health and safety standards and fire safety regulations applicable to public venues
- Skills in audiovisual maintenance, calibration and patching.
- Keeping up to date with technological developments.
Professional skills
- Ability to plan, organise and coordinate technical operations.
- Technical expertise in equipment maintenance, diagnostics, troubleshooting and calibration.
- Ability to supervise and train a technical team.
- Rigorous application of safety and quality procedures.
Interpersonal skills
- Ability to supervise contract and temporary staff.
- Team spirit and interpersonal skills.
- Sense of responsibility, punctuality and reliability.
- Versatility and adaptability.
- Responsiveness, composure and autonomy in real-life situations.
- Availability and sense of service.
- Technical curiosity and taste for innovation.
How to apply
CV and cover letter to be sent to:
raissa.lahcine@institut-francais.org.uk and
loic.lefrileux@institut-francais.org.uk
Only applications from candidates who are already eligible to work in the United Kingdom will be considered.
About the Institut français du Royaume-Uni
Part of a worldwide French network, the Institut français du Royaume-Uni has been promoting French language and culture in the UK since 1910, as well as encouraging cross-cultural cooperation.
Based in South Kensington, it comprises a language centre, two cinemas, a multi-media library and a children’s library.
The Institut welcomes 200,000 people each year, thanks to an exciting program of cultural events and activities extending from film screenings, debates, festivals, concerts, exhibitions, digital workshops, and events for children.
The cinema has two screening rooms. It can host up to 225 people in its main auditorium and 34 people in its smaller cinema. Its curated programming combines French, European and world cinema, with an emphasis on French film premieres and exclusive screenings with the presence of filmmakers and talent, art-house films, film festivals, classics, Q&As and special events (320 films, 1000 screenings and over 60.000 visitors every year). The Institut Franais organises two annual literature festivals, Beyond Words, dedicated to contemporary writing, a children’s literature festival, the South Ken Kids Festival, and a festival focusing on the debate of ideas, La Nuit des Idées.
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The closing date for this position is 15/01/2026 at 23:59