Falkirk Council are looking for a highly organised, detail-focussed Producer, to oversee all production aspects of the Festival, working as part of the friendly and dedicated HippFest 2026 team.
HippFest is Scotland’s first and only festival of silent film with live music, centred in & inspired by Scotland’s oldest cinema, featuring exceptional screenings, commissions, workshops, community events and touring.
This role is vital to achieving the high standards of presentation the Festival is known for. The successful candidate will be responsible for all production aspects, coordination & overall logistics for the Festival during core & extended dates. Duties will include full Festival scheduling, artist contracts & artist travel & accommodation arrangements. You will lead on liaison with the Council’s tech & venue teams & Outreach and Engagement Coordinator ensuring that all other parties have the relevant information, instructions & materials in order to present all screenings & events successfully. You will work closely with all members of the HippFest Team to ensure that all facets of the programme are incorporated into the ‘master running order’. You will lead on recruitment and management of the Volunteers. You will take overall responsibility for the quality of guests’ experience, supported by the Falkirk Council Venue Team, including implementing accessibility measures in the Hippodrome (eg AD headsets, live captioning). Day-to-day work will involve budget monitoring, updating & reporting.
This is a great role for an organised and committed person with excellent communication skills, an unerring eye for detail and a passion for putting on exceptional events, vital to the continuing success of this much-loved and internationally respected film festival.
Fee: £6,600 - £8,910 (55 days @ £120 - £162 p/d) dependant on experience (FTE 0.22 @ 37hrs p/w) (£30,000 - £40,500 pro rata)
Term:Temporary contract, Mon 3 Nov 2025 – Thu 30 Apr 2026. The core dates for HippFest 2026 are Sat 14 Mar 2026 & Wed 18 – Sun 22 Mar 2026, plus key events on other dates (eg. programme launch w/c Mon 2 Feb 2026, New Found Sound dress rehearsal Sun 15 Mar 2026).
Interviews: Tue 30 Sep 13:00 - 17:30 & Wed 1 Oct
Applications: Further information on the role, person specification, application and selection process are included in the Recruitment Pack which can be downloaded here: https://www.hippodromecinema.co.uk/get-involved/jobs/ If you have any questions, you can contact alison.strauss@falkirk.gov.uk before applying.
Location: Clackmannanshire, East Dunbartonshire, East Lothian, East Renfrewshire, Edinburgh City, Falkirk, Fife, Glasgow City, Midlothian, North Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire, Stirling, West Dunbartonshire
The deadline is Monday 22 September 2025 at 11:00.
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