We’re excited to announce a new traineeship opportunity, supported by Film Hub North, for a young person aged 18 to 25, based in the North West, who has a passion for film and is keen to develop skills in curating film programmes for young audiences at FACT.

As a Young Film Programmer Trainee, we’ll support your development and equip you with the skills to deliver large-scale film events. You’ll assist the Film and Events Officer in establishing partnerships with key organisations and help develop a young film audience aged 15 to 25.

Throughout the traineeship, FACT will provide a structured progression pathway, offering an introduction to film programming and support for a future career in cinema. You will gain hands-on experience by shadowing and assisting our Film and Events Officer, actively contributing to the programming and delivery of film screenings, while also accessing networking opportunities.

A key focus of the traineeship will be engaging younger audiences by curating a programme specifically designed for them. This will culminate in leading the programming and project management of a Cinema in the City event hosted at FACT. Cinema in the City is FACT’s film programme that takes place at FACT and other venues across the Liverpool City Region. Its focus is to screen independent and specialised films to engage new audiences and communities across the city.

Salary: £12.21 per hour

Hours of Work: 14 hours per week, typically worked on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (0.40 FTE). This may occasionally include evening or weekend work, with flexibility to accommodate this

Contract: Fixed-term contract for 6 months

Closing Date: Friday 30 May 2025, at 23:59

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We welcome applications from young people aged 18 to 25 years, valuing transferable skills and a willingness to learn. No prior experience in an arts organisation is required - just a strong enthusiasm for film!

Essential skills and experience:

• A passion for film
• Based in the North West of the UK
• Aged between 18 to 25 years old
• Organised, with the ability to plan ahead and meet deadlines
• Reliable timekeeping for work shifts and events
• Strong communication skills both via email and face-to-face, when engaging with audiences and partner organisations
• Willingness to develop networking skills
• Openness to working in a diverse environment with people from all backgrounds and at all levels within an organisation
• Comfortable to use Google applications or willing to learn
• Able to engage in self-study as part of training

Desirable skills:

• Functional maths skills to support budgeting for events
• Motivation and a positive attitude to taking on tasks
• Ability to remain calm under pressure

To apply, please complete the following two forms:

1. Application Form
2. Confidential Equal Opportunities Survey

Key dates

Closing date: Friday 30 May 2025, at 23:59

Interviews week starting: 9 June 2025 

Start date: 18 June 2025

FACT is committed to providing equal access to everyone, so if you require any adjustments or help with the application or interview process, please contact: recruitment@fact.co.uk

EVERYONE IS WELCOME

FACT Liverpool cares about diversity in the workplace and sector. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly from candidates who have Black, Asian or Global Ethnic Majority heritage, who identify as disabled, LGBTQIA+, and/or who are from lower socio-economic backgrounds. You can read our policy for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: fact.co.uk/edi

DISABILITY CONFIDENT EMPLOYER

We are proud to be a disability confident employer which is a government scheme supporting employers in ensuring disabled people, and those with long term health conditions, are able reach their full potential within their organisation. The scheme will help us to ensure we are doing our very best in increasing our reach when recruiting and giving as many people as possible the opportunity to be a part of our team. All candidates will be asked if they wish to declare a disability on the application form for a vacancy at FACT Liverpool. You can read our Disability Confident Commitments in more detail here: fact.co.uk/disabilityconfident

Cinema in the City and the Young Film Programmer Trainee role have been supported by Film Hub North with National Lottery funding on behalf of the BFI Film Audience Network.