Film Hub North Vacancies

Film Hub North (FHN) has three current opportunities to join a dynamic team with an ambitious vision to build audiences for British and International cinema across the North of England.

Film Hub North is an innovative partnership between three of the main cultural independent cinemas in the UK- HOME, Showroom Workstation and Tyneside Cinema. FHN is the largest of the 8 BFI funded Film Hubs in the UK that make up the Film Audience Network all of which are managed by leading film organisations and venues strategically placed around the country. The FAN is central to BFI’s commitment to boost diversity and inclusivity – to build a broad film culture across the UK which recognises and values the quality of difference and seeks to rebalance under-representation on screen, in the workforce and in audiences.

Film Hub North covers Cheshire, County Durham, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, Northumberland, North Lincolnshire, Tyne & Wear and Yorkshire. The FHN Membership is made up of 260 organisations ranging from multi-screen arts centres to festivals and community cinemas.

All applications must be made by completing the application form. We’re sorry but we cannot consider CVs.

Film Hub North Relationships Officer 
Salary: £25,000
Contract Terms: Fixed term contract until 31 Mar 2022 (subject to BFI funding)
Location: HOME, Showroom Workstation (Sheffield) or Tyneside Cinema (Newcastle) depending on the preferred location of the successful candidate
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours full time

This key role will act as the primary point of contact between the independent film exhibition industry in the North of England and FHN. Working closely with the FHN Strategic Manager you will support the FHN Membership to develop programmes of work that build audiences for independent film. You will be passionate about reaching audiences for film across the UK, excited by the opportunity of working with established venues and festivals as well as supporting grassroots growth. You will play a key role in the creation and implementation of investment programmes including making recommendations for funding support and managing a portfolio of projects to ensure they meet their own and FHN’s objectives.

Application Procedure: Please read the job description for further information on this post then download and complete the application form telling us how you meet the Person Specification for this role. Please send your application to vacancies@filmhubnorth.org.uk
Deadline: Mon 26 Feb at 13:00
Interviews will take place on: Thu 8 Mar in Manchester

Film Hub North Marketing and Communications Officer
Salary: £25,000
Contract Terms: Fixed term contract until 31 Mar 2022 (subject to BFI funding)
Location: HOME, Showroom Workstation (Sheffield) or Tyneside Cinema (Newcastle) depending on the preferred location of the successful candidate
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours full time

This role is essential to ensure FHN’s reputation and reach are continually extended. We expect your communications activity to present a clear and compelling identity for the Hub and Hub membership. As a skilled and knowledgeable marketer you will be creative, confident and capable of managing multiple projects at once. You will support the development of and deliver a communications plan that focuses on dual B2B and B2C strategies for FHN. You will ensure FHN’s values and beliefs are expounded throughout all FHN activity. You will extend the profile of the FHN brand on behalf of the membership raising awareness of FHN projects and opportunities.

Application Procedure: Please read the job description for further information on this post then download and complete the application form telling us how you meet the Person Specification for this role. Please send your application to vacancies@filmhubnorth.org.uk
Deadline: Mon 26 Feb at 13:00
Interviews will take place on: Thu 15 Mar in Sheffield

Film Hub North Finance and Reporting Administrator
Salary: £19,000
Contract Terms: Fixed term contract until 31 Mar 2022 (subject to BFI funding)
Location: Showroom Workstation, Sheffield
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours full time

This role will provide comprehensive administration for the FHN team. Working alongside the existing Showroom Workstation staff you will ensure that financial and statistical data is processed smoothly and clear records are maintained. You will liaise with the FHN Members ensuring payments and reporting is timely and accurate. You will be highly organised, methodical with excellent organisational skills in order to deliver to competing deadlines and have the flexibility needed to respond to new demands.

Application Procedure: Please read the job description for further information on this post then download and complete the application form telling us how you meet the Person Specification for this role. Please send your application to vacancies@filmhubnorth.org.uk
Deadline: Mon 26 Feb at 13:00
Interviews will take place on: Wed 21 Mar in Sheffield