Thank you for showing an interest in working for Screen Scotland. New vacancies will be posted here, at creativescotland.com and signposted on the Opportunities site when they become available.
Screen Commission Officer
- Salary Band: £36,953 p/a (Grade C)
- Contract: 18 months (fixed-term)
- Hours: 35 hours per week (F/T)
- Location: Contractual base is Edinburgh, with opportunities for hybrid/home working
- Application Deadline: 12 noon, Friday 18 September 2026
- Interviews: Tuesday 6 October. Interviews will be held in person.
Are you experienced in film and television production and excited by the opportunity to help bring productions to Scotland?
Screen Scotland is looking for a knowledgeable & proactive Screen Commission Officer to support productions and attract inward investment.
You’ll provide confidential advice to productions considering filming and/or post-production in Scotland & connect them with locations, facilities, crew, funding & industry partners.
Please review the critical skills and experience before applying. Applications must demonstrate the essential requirements to progress.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Head of Screen Commission in delivering Screen Scotland’s strategic priorities.
- Provide tailored advice to national & international filming enquiries. Connect productions with locations, facilities & services, crew, etc.
- Maintain relationships with film offices, landowners, facilities & other key stakeholders.
- Advise on Screen Scotland funding & incentives, including the Recce Fund, Production Growth Fund & Post Fund.
- Coordinate location scouts, familiarisation trips & industry events; represent Screen Scotland at UK & international markets
- Coordinate enquiries via the Scottish Locations Network.
- Support productions with filming issues.
- Contribute to marketing, reporting, policy and sector development.
Critical Skills required:
- Sector Expertise: Experience working in the UK screen industry, or within a film office or related role, is essential.
- Locations & Infrastructure Knowledge: Deep knowledge of Scotland’s locations, production & post-production infrastructure & stakeholders.
- Stakeholder Communication: Experience communicating confidentially & effectively with stakeholders from senior studio execs to emerging filmmakers.
- Industry Fluency & Network: Understanding of the film & TV sectors in the UK & globally; with established contacts.
- Project Management Skills: Strong organisational & project management skills, with a solutions-focused approach.
- EDI: Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion & a sustainable screen industry.
For further information, please contact [email protected]
How to apply
Apply on our Recruitment Portal