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We’re looking for a Freelance Project Manager for our BFI Places Fund Marketing Pilot.
Job Title: Freelance Project Manager - BFI Places Fund Marketing Pilot
Location: We are looking for a freelancer based in the Greater Manchester Area or East Lancashire. Hybrid working with days to be spent on location at the venues is a must
Contract Type: Freelance contract
Start Date: As soon as possible
Salary: £200 day rate
Working pattern: 2 days per week - 90 days of work are expected across the 12 months period
Reports to: Head of Film Hub North
Key Relationships: Head of Film Hub North, Film Hub North Partnerships Manager, venues taking part in pilot project, partners, suppliers and consultants involved in the project, BFI Audiences Team, Film Hub North Communications Lead
Accessibility: HOME is an inclusive employer, and we are committed to championing anti-racism, equality and diversity through the way we work, and the work we make and present. We actively encourage and support applications from groups who are currently underrepresented across the arts sector, including members of the Global Majority, d/Deaf and disabled applicants and individuals from lower socio-economic backgrounds. HOME is a Disability Confident Employer, and a Supporter of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter. Please contact us if you have access requirements in order to apply for this opportunity.
About the project
The BFI FAN Places Fund is a pilot programme designed to increase public engagement with independent cinema venues, using National Lottery funding to help them become more visible and accessible to their local communities. Film Hub North has been selected as one of three locations across the UK to undertake this innovative marketing-led initiative. The project runs from September 2024 to September 2025 for an activity period of nine months, plus three months of wind-down activity which will include third party evaluation.
About the role
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and self-motivated freelance project manager with robust marketing, PR and offline/online strategy expertise to support two volunteer-led and -reliant venues in developing and delivering creative, ambitious and practical marketing-led initiatives to increase their visibility and audience engagement. The successful candidate will care about supporting and championing independent cinema venues for future generations.
How to apply
Please email an up-to-date CV with supporting statement providing examples of how you meet the listed essential criteria for the role. Your supporting statement should be no more than 2 A4 pages. You also have the option to submit your supporting statement as a video (no longer than 10 minutes in total).
If you have access needs and require additional support in order to apply, please get in touch with
info@filmhubnorth.org.uk.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to discuss the position online or in person promptly after the closing date.
