The Programme Manager is responsible for the operational planning, coordination and delivery of the EIFF programme, reporting to the Festival Producer and working with the CEO & Festival Director. The role translates agreed programming decisions into effective operational plans, coordinating the people, schedules, systems, technical requirements and resources needed to deliver screenings and events smoothly, efficiently and to a high standard.
The role oversees programme administration and workflows, including submissions management, film bookings and permissions, scheduling, technical and production requirements, event logistics and the coordination of programme information. Working closely with filmmakers, distributors, venues, technical teams and wider Festival teams, particularly Marketing, Operations, Industry and Guest Services, the Programme Manager ensures that information, materials and operational arrangements are accurate, accessible and delivered to agreed deadlines.
The Programme Manager leads the Programme Planning Team, including the Submissions Coordinator and Assistants, Submissions Viewers, Shorts Programmers, Access Consultant, Programme Coordinator(s) and Venue Coordinators. The role is responsible for effective team management, cross-departmental communication and the operational delivery of screenings and events, ensuring agreed deadlines, budgets and standards are met.
Please read the EIFF 2027 Job Information Pack below for the full Programme Manager job description:
Contract type: Fixed term contract. December 2026 – October 2027
About Edinburgh International Film Festival
Helmed by CEO & Festival Director Paul Ridd and Festival Producer Emma Boa, EIFF is a world-class showcase for independent film and talent, one that is rooted in a local Scottish context whilst embracing the international diversity of creative expression.
Our August fixture runs in parallel to a host of creative festivals taking place in Edinburgh including The Fringe, Edinburgh International Festival, Edinburgh International Book Festival and Edinburgh TV Festival which sell millions of tickets to guests from around the world. We embrace that curatorial and commercial positioning through close collaboration and connection with our sister festivals.
EIFF accelerates the discovery of new talent through its two centrepiece competitions; The Sean Connery Prize for Feature Filmmaking Excellence, which carries a cash prize of £50K, and The Thelma Schoonmaker Prize for Short Filmmaking Excellence, which carries a cash prize of £15K, both decided by audience vote.
We are funded through a combination of public funding, box office revenue as well as support from industry partners, foundations and sponsors.
The EIFF Board includes Chair Andrew Macdonald of DNA Films (Trainspotting, The Beach, 28 Days Later, Sunshine on Leith, Civil War), Vice Chair Amy Jackson of Unified (The Nest, Aftersun, The End We Start From), Peter Rice (former Chairman of General Entertainment at Disney and President of 21st Century Fox), Teresa Moneo (producer and former Director of UK Film at Netflix), Isla McGillivray, Head of Film, TV & Video Games at Saffreys and Romana Ramzan, senior video game producer.
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