Festival and Film Technical Production Officer
Rochdale Development Agency’s (RDA) Culture and Placemaking Team is seeking to recruit a Festival and Film Technical 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 Technical Production Officer will play a pivotal role in supporting the technical delivery of a range of strategic Festivals and Events including Rochdale’s Greater Manchester Town of Culture 25-26.
You’ll also work closely with the Film Office Manager, liaising with Film Production Companies, key Council departments, Community and Commercial partners to support the smooth running of Rochdale’s new Film Office to maximise income generation opportunities.
The ideal candidate will have a significant technical background, project management and logistics experience in the festival sector, 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.
We want to find out how your skills and experience are a good match for the role. In a covering letter (no more than 4 pages) & CV or voice/video recording (10min maximum), please outline:
* Why you are interested in this role
* How your skills and experience match the job description and person specification
* How your commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and environmental responsibility is evident in your previous work / voluntary / lived experience
Background and benefits of working at Rochdale Development Agency
Since its inception over 30 years ago, the RDA has successfully promoted the socio-economic wellbeing of the borough of Rochdale.
With the vision of Rochdale being a more desirable location with an innovative, productive and equitable economy. We are a proud member of the Real Living Wage Foundation, ensuring all our employees receive a fair and ethical wage that meets the true cost of living. We are also working towards joining the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter, reinforcing our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace that fosters growth and fairness for all.
Additionally, we offer a range of excellent benefits to support our employees' financial well-being and sustainable living. These include an Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, a Cycle to Work scheme, Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs), and a Local Government Pension, managed by the Greater Manchester Pension Fund. We are also open to flexible employment from day one, and would encourage everyone who feels suitable to the role to apply.
Applications should be submitted to: admin@rochdalecreates.co.uk
Closing date for applications: 12 noon Friday 25th April, 2025.
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 on:
Wednesday 7th May 2025, in Rochdale.
For an informal chat about the role please contact: Lee Brennan (Festival and Film Development Manager), at Lee.Brennan@Rochdale.Gov.UK
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