Executive Director

Salary: In the region of £45K per annum.

Filmhouse (Edinburgh) Ltd. seeks an Executive Director who, in collaboration with the Board, will shape and lead the new organisation, working to re-open this important venue after a major refurbishment.

The Executive Director will be responsible for establishing the cultures and systems needed to create a harmonious workplace. They will major on customer experience and on promotion of this key cultural and community hub as a City institution. They will be the organisation’s leadership partner alongside the Programme Director.

This is an opportunity to play a key part in the future of Filmhouse. A successful fundraising effort has gathered capital for the refurbishment, building on organisational development support generously provided by Creative Scotland/Screen Scotland and the City of Edinburgh Council.

Our vision is for Filmhouse to be a world class cultural cinema for Scotland’s cultural capital, contributing to the common good by connecting people with the full diversity of cinematic forms and cultures.

A full role description, and more information about Filmhouse, is available at https://filmhouse.org.uk/jobs

How to apply:

To apply, please send us your CV, and a cover letter (PDF) outlining why this is the role for you, to Ginnie Atkinson (Chair of Filmhouse): ginnie.atkinson@filmhouse.org.uk.

If you would like to arrange an informal and confidential discussion regarding the role, please also contact Ginnie.

We will ask all applicants to anonymously complete an equal opportunities monitoring form (optional).

The closing date for applications is 25th October. Interviews will be held in person in Edinburgh.

Contact email:

For further information please contact ginnie.atkinson@filmhouse.org.uk

The closing date for this position is 25/10/2024 at 17:00