About Edinburgh International Film Festival
Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) is the world’s oldest continually running film festival and, in 2024, relaunched as a brand new entity with a new board of industry leaders. Honouring 70+ years of festival history, EIFF showcases the very best filmmaking talent in a re-energised format that is rooted in a local Scottish context whilst embracing the international diversity of creative expression.
Helmed by CEO & Festival Director Paul Ridd and Festival Producer Emma Boa, the team works to create a world-class showcase for independent film and filmmaking talent.
About the Role
The Events Coordinator will support the Events Manager in managing the key major
private functions taking place during the Festival for filmmaker, press and industry
guests, partners and stakeholders. The role will provide key support across all areas of
event delivery, in ensuring that everything runs efficiently and to a high standard in line
with any stakeholder requirements, and all guests are well looked after and made to feel
welcome.
The role will include liaising with venues and suppliers to coordinate dressing and
catering for the events, coordination of guest lists, issuing invitations and managing
RSVPs, as well as managing guest lists on the door, and liaising with partners and
stakeholders as required. Events will include the Opening and Closing parties and the
EIFF Ceilidh, and other receptions that may take place during the Festival, including
sponsor and partner events.
The Events Coordinator works as part of the small Events team, working closely with
the Events Manager as well as the Operations Manager, Development Manager,
Marketing team and Guest Services team.
Please read the EIFF 2026 Job Information Pack below for the full Events Manager job description:
VIEW AND DOWNLOAD EIFF 2026 JOB INFORMATION PACK EVENTS COORDINATOR (PDF)
Contract type: Fixed term contract. Mid July – 25 August 2026
How to apply: Please email your CV and cover letter (no longer than 1 page of A4) to recruitment@edfilmfest.org with the job title in the subject heading
Deadline for applications: Midday on Wednesday 1 July 2026
Interviews: W/C 6 July 2026
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