Are you experienced in film and television production and excited by the opportunity to help bring productions to Scotland?
Screen Scotland is looking for a knowledgeable & proactive Screen Commission Officer to support productions and attract inward investment.
You’ll provide confidential advice to productions considering filming and/or post-production in Scotland & connect them with locations, facilities, crew, funding & industry partners.
Please review the critical skills and experience before applying. Applications must demonstrate the essential requirements to progress.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the Head of Screen Commission in delivering Screen Scotland’s strategic priorities.
Provide tailored advice to national & international filming enquiries. Connect productions with locations, facilities & services, crew, etc.
Maintain relationships with film offices, landowners, facilities & other key stakeholders.
Advise on Screen Scotland funding & incentives, including the Recce Fund, Production Growth Fund & Post Fund.
Coordinate location scouts, familiarisation trips & industry events; represent Screen Scotland at UK & international markets.
Coordinate enquiries via the Scottish Locations Network.
Support productions with filming issues.
Contribute to marketing, reporting, policy and sector development.
Critical Skills Required:
Sector Expertise: Experience working in the UK screen industry, or within a film office or related role, is essential.
Locations & Infrastructure Knowledge: Deep knowledge of Scotland’s locations, production & post-production infrastructure & stakeholders.
Stakeholder Communication: Experience communicating confidentially & effectively with stakeholders from senior studio execs to emerging filmmakers.
Industry Fluency & Network: Understanding of the film & TV sectors in the UK & globally; with established contacts.
Project Management Skills: Strong organisational & project management skills, with a solutions-focused approach.
EDI: Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion & a sustainable screen industry.
Salary Band: £36,953 pa (Grade C)
Contract: 18 months (Fixed Term)
Hours: 35 hrs per week (F/T)
Location: Contractual base is Edinburgh, with opportunities for hybrid/home working.
Application Deadline: 12 noon Friday 18th September 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 6th October. Interviews will be held in person.
The deadline is Friday 18 September 2026 at 12:00.
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