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 Programme Manager will play a crucial role in the planning, coordination and execution of the EIFF public and industry programme. Reporting to the Festival Producer and working also with the Festival Director (the core executive team), the role is responsible for supporting the curation of a diverse and compelling programme; researching, inviting and securing films; managing relationships with filmmakers, distributors and industry guests where required; securing permissions; planning and scheduling screenings and events; and ensuring that all other parties have the information, instructions, materials, and additional support they need to implement all screenings and events successfully.
The role will be responsible for handling all administration related to programming and production of EIFF public and industry screenings and events, working with the team and wider operation to ensure a centralised system for operational truth; managing the submissions process to completion; managing invitations and screening consent agreements; overseeing the production management of live events; managing and distributing detailed technical and production schedules of screenings and live events; liaising with filmmakers, distributors, event participants, venues and technical teams; coordinating venue operations; maintaining close working relationships with wider Festival teams, in particular Marketing and Guest Services.
The Programme Manager heads up the Programme Planning Team, including Submissions Coordinator and Assistants, Submissions Viewers, Shorts Programmers, Access Consultant, Programme Coordinators and Venue Coordinators. Reporting to the Festival Producer, the role ensures all Festival screenings and industry and public facing events run smoothly and successfully.
Please read the EIFF 2026 Job Information Pack below for the full Programme Manager job description:
VIEW AND DOWNLOAD EIFF 2025 JOB INFORMATION PACK PROGRAMME MANAGER (PDF)
Contract type: Fixed term contract. December 2025 – October 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: 6pm on Thursday 20 November 2025
Interviews: W/C 24 November 2025
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