Screen Commission Officer

Salary Band: £36,953 pa 
Grade: C 
Contract: 18 months  - Fixed Term Contract  
Hours: Full Time -  35 hours per week 
Location: The contractual base for this post is Edinburgh, with opportunities for flexible and smarter working including hybrid/home working. 

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 in the recruitment process.  

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. 

Application Deadline: 12 noon - Friday 18th September 2026 

Interviews: Tuesday 6th October.  These interviews will be held in person in our offices in Waverley Court. If selected for interview you will be expected to be available on this date. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. 

Creative Scotland values diversity and inclusivity and is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

If you need the application form in another format, please email recruitment@creativescotland.com. 

Join us to make a meaningful impact on Scotland’s vibrant cultural landscape! 

If you have questions, please email recruitment@creativescotland.com