Thank you for your interest in the post of Film Team Programme and Guest Coordinator for the Korean Cultural Centre UK.

Please note: Korean and English language fluency (verbal and written communications) is essential.

Please read the following job description and candidate specification carefully, telling us in your cover letter what brought you to apply for this role, and what kind of professional skills you can contribute to the successful promotion of the KCCUK Film Programme.

Please submit your application (cover letter and CV) via email. Your cover letter should outline why you are interested in the role, as well as the skills and experience. The closing date for applications is 3rd July 2022.

Once applications have been processed, selected candidates will be invited to attend an interview on either 6 or 7 July 2022.

For further information on the role please contact info@kccuk.org.uk

We look forward to receiving your application.

(1) Job Description

The Programme and Guest Coordinator is a core member of the festival team. The main purpose of the role is to assist the Festival Manager in the successful programme invitation of the London Korean Film Festival 2022 as well as support the guests from Korea. Korean and English language fluency (verbal and written communications) is essential.

(2) Terms and Conditions

Employer: Korean Cultural Centre UK

Salary: £10 to £12 per hour / dependent on experience

Working Period and time: Working from the mid of July to the beginning of December (Up to 5 months), 3 Working days a week/ 09:00 – 17:00 (7 hours per day / excluding 1-hour lunchtime) from July to October and full-time working in November

This will involve some weekend and evening work, and hours can be flexible to accommodate this

Notice Period: There is a 2-week probationary period, and if successful the candidate will be confirmed. Upon confirmation, either party will provide 2-weeks’ notice should they wish to terminate the agreement prior to the end of the contract

Right to work: The successful applicant will be required to provide documentation that proves their right to work in the UK

References: Offers of employment are subject to the receipt of two references

Application: To apply for this position, send your CV and cover letter to info@kccuk.org.uk with ‘2022 Film Programme and Guest Coordinator’ in the subject line by 3 July

Interview period: 6 or 7 July 2022

Start date: 11 July 2022

* Korean Cultural Centre UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

(3) Responsibilities and Accountabilities

○ Support Program invitations and Communicate with distributors
○ Management of screenings and events during the festival
○ Organize and manage the schedule of guests from Korea
○ Support for other festival tasks

(4) Personal Specification

Korean and English language fluency (verbal and written communications) is essential.

Previous experience of working in a film festival or similar cultural events preferred

Experience working to budget on large scale cultural projects and working with multiple external agencies and partners

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and to manage and meet changing deadlines

Excellent attention to detail and confidentiality

Good IT skills including MS Office, skilled in Excel

A proactive and customer focused approach delivered within a best practice framework

Demonstrable commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion and its practical application and integration in the work environment

Ability to work flexible hours (there is a requirement to work outside contracted hours, including some evenings and weekends)

Well-organised and effective at prioritising work and managing deadlines under pressure.

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.