Screen Scotland | Business and Market Development Officer

Salary: £29,285 (Grade C) plus pension and benefits

Permanent Contract

Full-time (36 hours per week)

Location: Further opportunities to discuss working arrangements, for example hybrid working/location, will be offered. Must be in a commutable distance to a Creative Scotland office, in Edinburgh or Glasgow.

Screen Scotland has an ambitious remit to develop and grow the film and TV sectors. The role will be to contribute to the development of this specialism in support of Creative Scotland's 10-year plan, Unlocking Potential, Embracing Ambition, by providing advice, guidance and support to individuals and organisations across the sector.

The Business & Market Development Officer will support the Head of Business & Market Development in the development and growth of Scotland's screen sector companies, through strategic interventions, providing access to specialist commercial expertise, and the identification and development of relevant support mechanisms and organisations.

The role will be varied, involving assessing and making recommendations on funding applications and targeted projects; maintaining an overview of businesses engaging with Screen Scotland slate development; coordinating (or leading where appropriate) relevant support activities, programmes and projects for producer and production company development; and building and maintaining supportive relationships with Scotland's screen businesses and screen sector stakeholders, to develop and engage with strategic market opportunities.

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Closing date for applications: Friday 1st October 2021 at 12 noon

Interviews will be held Friday 15th October 2021 via MS Teams.