Communications Manager
Posted 2 weeks ago by Independent Cinema Office
£30,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Summary: The Glasgow Short Film Festival is seeking a Communications Manager to oversee the communication and promotion of its activities. This part-time role involves public relations, marketing strategy, audience development, and community outreach. The ideal candidate will have experience in marketing and be ready to take on greater responsibilities. The position is permanent and part-time, requiring 28 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage communication and promotion of all festival activities.
- Develop and implement marketing strategies.
- Handle public relations and press communications.
- Engage in audience development and community outreach initiatives.
- Ensure the organization’s voice reflects its values consistently.
Key Skills:
- Experience in marketing and communications.
- Strong public relations skills.
- Ability to develop and implement marketing strategies.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in audience development and community outreach.
Salary (Rate): £30,000 pro rata (0.8) yearly
City: Glasgow
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
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Salary: £30,000 pro rata (0.8) Glasgow Short Film Festival is seeking a Communications Manager to be responsible for the communication and promotion of all activities delivered by GSFF. The festival is produced by a small, tight-knit team and this role covers a range of responsibilities including public relations, marketing strategy, press, audience development and community outreach. The Communications Manager ensures that the organisation’s voice reflects our values and remains consistent and engaging.
Role details Permanent Part-time, 28 hours p/week This position would suit an experienced Marketing Officer looking to take on greater responsibility and develop new communication strategies. For full details, please refer to the job description.
GSFF Communications Manager Job Description How to apply Please send a CV and covering letter (1-2 pages) outlining your suitability for the role to vacancies@glasgowshort.org by 5pm on Monday 21 July 2025. GSFF is committed to equality and accessibility. We treat all job applications equally regardless of ethnicity, religion, disability, social background, age, gender identity or sexual orientation. We will do our best to remove any barriers and to support all access needs.
About GSFF Glasgow Short Film Festival (GSFF) is the leading short film event in Scotland. Each March we host an inclusive community of filmmakers and film lovers, showcasing ground-breaking works of visual storytelling. We nurture and promote diverse forms of cinematic expression, in Scotland and around the world. Everything we do is driven by our values of collaboration, enquiry, inclusion and solidarity. GSFF recently secured multi-year funding from Creative Scotland, and as a result, we are excited to offer this new permanent position, replacing the seasonal short-term contract role of Marketing Manager. The closing date for this position is 21/07/2025 at 17:00.
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