Responsibilities

• To lead FHS communications, including the website, social media, newsletters, press releases, as well as coordinating and sharing documentation of Hub events and activities
• To manage marketing campaigns for the promotion of sector opportunities and audience-facing activities
• To support the FHS membership ( 320-strong network of film exhibitors across Scotland, from voluntary-run film societies to large international festivals) by
• o offering marketing and communications advice and guidance
• o encouraging and enabling participation in programming opportunities
• o connecting organisations for the exchange of information and collaboration
• To support members with the delivery of audience development initiatives, ensuring they are delivered to a high standard, within budget and are reported promptly and accurately
• To work with key staff at Glasgow Film, the Film Audience Network, freelancers and FHS members to deliver Scotland-wide programming initiatives including work for and with young people, touring work, retrospective and archive projects, new releases and other film exhibition programmes
• To work with the FHS Manager and FHS Network & Knowledge Coordinator to develop and deliver events for members and partners
• To work with BFI FAN colleagues and national partners on UK-wide and cross-Hub BFI FAN activity, attending and contributing to FAN Working Groups where appropriate
• To advocate for FHS and BFI FAN at relevant Scottish and UK industry events
• To undertake other tasks as agreed with the FHS Manager

Requirements

• Experience of coordinating and delivering projects within the cultural sector
• Demonstrable experience of problem-solving and project management
• Ability to work collaboratively and build positive working relationships with funders, partners and members
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders
• Able to work on own initiative
• Strong administrative and organisational skills, including basic budget management
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, with the ability to embed these values in leadership and organisational culture
• Highly organised and self-motivated
• A flexible and positive approach to work
• A keen interest in film

Preferred

• An understanding of the principles of audience development in the film exhibition sector
• An understanding of access provision in relation to film exhibition
• Experience of planning and delivering marketing initiatives, including website and social media maintenance, and working with freelance designers and PR specialists
• Demonstrable knowledge of the film exhibition sector, and Scottish and UK film policy

Benefits

• Staff membership benefits (subject to availability): free and reduced priced tickets to Glasgow Film screenings; access to staff screenings; staff rates for hot drinks in café; employee assistance programme; discounted (optional) membership at Hilton DoubleTree Gym and Pool (subject to availability)