The Events Manager will be responsible for managing the key major private functions taking place during the Festival for filmmaker, press and industry guests, partners and stakeholders.Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) is the world’s oldest continually running film festival and, in 2024, relaunched as a brand new entity with a new board of industry leaders. Honouring 70+ years of festival history, EIFF showcases the very best filmmaking talent in a re-energised format that is rooted in a local Scottish context whilst embracing the international diversity of creative expression.We are currently hiring an Events Manager to join us at this year's Festival.Purpose of the Role:The Events Manager will be responsible for managing the key major private functions taking place during the Festival for filmmaker, press and industry guests, partners and stakeholders, working with the Production Manager to deliver these events smoothly. The role will have responsibility for ensuring that events run efficiently and to a high standard in line with any stakeholder requirements, and all guests are well looked after and made to feel welcome.The role will include working with venues and suppliers to dress and cater the events, overseeing coordination of guest lists, issuing invitations and managing RSVPs, as well as managing guest lists on the door, and liaising with partners and stakeholders as required. Events will include the Opening and Closing parties and the EIFF Ceilidh, and other receptions that may take place during the Festival, including sponsor and partner events.The Events Manager heads up the small Events team, line managing the Events Coordinator while working closely with the Production Manager, Development Manager, Marketing team and Guest Services team.Contract type:Freelance, fixed term contract.Fee:£7,000 - estimated at 35 days at £200 per day.Working arrangements:Working from home with occasional working from EIFF offices at Summerhall Techcube. Mostly working on the ground in the lead up to and during EIFF.Please visit our website for more information about the role, including the information pack and details of how to apply.Applications are due no later than 6pm on Wednesday 30 April and we expect that interviews will take place w/c 5 May 2025.The deadline is Wednesday 30 April 2025 at 18:00.
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