Festival & Film Production Officer

Rochdale Creates; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local cultural organization in Rochdale seeks a Festival and Film Production Officer to manage multiple festivals and support the Film Office. The ideal candidate will have excellent project management skills, experience in the festival sector, and a good understanding of the relevant technical requirements. This role is perfect for an energetic, organized individual who can build relationships and contribute to the vibrant culture of Rochdale. Apply with a cover letter and CV by 6th January 2026.

Qualifications

• Significant project management and logistics experience in the festival sector.
• Good working knowledge of technical requirements for festival and film activities.
• Strong understanding of sector challenges.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of strategic Festivals and Events.
• Collaborate with the Film Office Manager.
• Manage multiple work streams effectively.

Skills

Project management in festivals

Logistics experience

Strong technical knowledge

Effective communication

Job description

Festival and Film Production Officer Job Advert

Rochdale Development Agency’s (RDA) Culture and Placemaking Team is seeking to recruit a Festival and Film Production Officer to help us to deliver our ambitious plans for culture, creativity and regeneration

This is a great time to be joining the team. The Festival and Film Production Officer will play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of a range of strategic Festivals and Events including Rochdale’s Greater Manchester Town of Culture 25-26 and its legacy programme. You’ll also work closely with the Film Office Manager to support the smooth running of Rochdale’s recently launched new Film Office.

The ideal candidate will have significant project management and logistics experience in the festival sector with a good working knowledge of the technical requirements required to deliver quality festival and film activities, a strong understanding of the challenges faced by the sector and excellent contacts.

We are looking for someone that is energetic, organized and creative, a motivated, entrepreneurial self-starter that can confidently manage an exciting and varied workload incorporating multiple work streams. You will be a collaborator, committed to building effective working relationships with stakeholders and the festival and film sectors

HOW TO APPLY

We want to find out how your skills and experience are a good match for the role. In cover letter (no more than four pages) & CV or voice/video recording (10min maximum), please outline:

• Why you interested in this role
• How your skills and experience match the job description above
• How you would manage the associated workload over the contracted time
• How your commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and environmental responsibility is evident in your previous work / voluntary / lived experience

Closing date for applications: 12 noon Tuesday 6th January 2026.

Selection Process

Applications will be anonymised and scored against the requirements above by our selection panel. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an in-person interview, which will take place in Rochdale on Tuesday 20th January 2026.

For an informal chat about the role please contact: Lee Brennan (Festival and Film Development Manager), at [e-mail]

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