Director - NFTS Sean Connery Institute

Company: National Film & Television School

Salary: £90,000 to £90,000 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Edinburgh

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 19 Oct 2026

Closing date: 18 Nov 2026

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Summary

First established in 1971, the National Film and Television School (NFTS) has evolved into one of the world's leading institutions for film, television and games. Consistently named by The Hollywood Reporter as one of the top international film schools, the NFTS is the UK's premier training ground for creative talent, and right now, it is in the middle of its most ambitious expansion in its history.

We are recruiting an exceptional Director to lead the newly established NFTS Sean Connery Institute in Scotland. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a major new institution for Scotland's film and television sector. Bringing together the established work of NFTS Scotland and the Sean Connery Talent Lab, the Institute will expand access to world-class training, create new routes into the industry and strengthen the connection between talent development and employment across Scotland.

The Director will turn this founding vision into reality. They will set an ambitious direction for the Institute, grow its programmes and reach, forge influential partnerships and secure the investment needed for it to thrive. Drawing on the creative excellence, industry relationships and reputation of the NFTS, they will create something distinctive for Scotland - shaped by its talent, communities, geography and industry needs.

Working closely with the Director of the NFTS, the successful candidate will lead a talented team, build relationships across industry, government, education and philanthropy, and become a prominent voice for the Institute and for screen talent in Scotland. As the NFTS's most senior leader based in the Nations and Regions, they will also play an active role in the School's Management Team and contribute to the future direction of the NFTS as a whole.

We are looking for a respected, entrepreneurial leader with the imagination to see what the Institute could become and the drive to make it happen. Their experience will ideally have been gained in the screen industries, but we also welcome candidates from related sectors who can bring relevant leadership experience, strong networks and a proven ability to build partnerships, create new opportunities and get things done.

The role is based in Edinburgh, with regular travel across Scotland and to other NFTS sites.

For further information about this role and details of how to apply, please visit www.nfts.co.uk/jobs

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 18th November 2026

At the NFTS, people are at the heart of what we do. We're an inclusive employer and are committed to equality of opportunity and building a culturally diverse workforce. We are committed to being an anti-racist organisation and to increasing our representation of staff from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds.

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First established in 1971, the National Film and Television School (NFTS) has evolved into one of the world's leading institutions for film, television and games. Consistently named by The Hollywood Reporter as one of the top international film schools, the NFTS is the UK's premier training ground for creative talent, and right now, it is in the middle of its most ambitious expansion in its history.

We are recruiting an exceptional Director to lead the newly established NFTS Sean Connery Institute in Scotland. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a major new institution for Scotland's film and television sector. Bringing together the established work of NFTS Scotland and the Sean Connery Talent Lab, the Institute will expand access to world-class training, create new routes into the industry and strengthen the connection between talent development and employment across Scotland.

The Director will turn this founding vision into reality. They will set an ambitious direction for the Institute, grow its programmes and reach, forge influential partnerships and secure the investment needed for it to thrive. Drawing on the creative excellence, industry relationships and reputation of the NFTS, they will create something distinctive for Scotland - shaped by its talent, communities, geography and industry needs.

Working closely with the Director of the NFTS, the successful candidate will lead a talented team, build relationships across industry, government, education and philanthropy, and become a prominent voice for the Institute and for screen talent in Scotland. As the NFTS's most senior leader based in the Nations and Regions, they will also play an active role in the School's Management Team and contribute to the future direction of the NFTS as a whole.

We are looking for a respected, entrepreneurial leader with the imagination to see what the Institute could become and the drive to make it happen. Their experience will ideally have been gained in the screen industries, but we also welcome candidates from related sectors who can bring relevant leadership experience, strong networks and a proven ability to build partnerships, create new opportunities and get things done.

The role is based in Edinburgh, with regular travel across Scotland and to other NFTS sites.

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