LandxSea Film Festival is seeking new Trustees and Festival Committee Members.
This is an exciting moment in our journey, and we’re opening up two key volunteer opportunities for people who want to help shape the future of Scotland’s environmental film festival.
🌊 About Us
LandxSea is a young and ambitious charity based in Montrose, Angus. We bring together film, creativity, and community to explore environmental and social change, with a strong sense of place and a spirit of care.
Since our first festival in 2023, we've grown rapidly. This year, we secured two-year funding from Screen Scotland (part of Creative Scotland) which will support our core activities through to Spring 2027. In 2026, we’ll deliver our fourth annual festival, an expanded monthly screening strand, new youth and artist programmes, and a wider network of partners across Scotland and beyond.
LandxSea is rooted in collaboration, and we’re looking for people who share that approach.
What We’re Looking For
We’re currently recruiting for two types of voluntary roles:
1. Charity Trustees (Board Members)
We are a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) governed by a volunteer board of Trustees. We’re looking for new Trustees to join the Board to support governance, strategy, and oversight as we grow.
We’re especially interested in people with experience in any of the following areas:
- Charity governance and legal compliance
- Finance or accountancy
- Fundraising and development
- Community engagement and inclusion
- Climate justice, environmental issues, or sustainability
- Arts and cultural programming
- Angus and northeast Scotland networks
Trustee Role Summary:
- Provide independent oversight and ensure the charity meets its legal and charitable obligations
- Attend quarterly meetings (virtual or in Montrose)
- Help review strategy, financial reports, and key decisions
- Serve as an ambassador for the organisation when needed
This is a non-executive, unpaid role. Trustees do not manage the day-to-day running of the festival — that’s the job of the festival team — but they play a vital role in steering the ship. Trustees are legally accountable for the charity’s compliance, finances, and delivery of its charitable purposes.
We’re currently seeking up to three new Trustees.
2. Festival Committee Members
Our Festival Committee is a working group of volunteers and collaborators who help shape the festival’s programming, partnerships, and delivery.
We welcome expressions of interest from people who are excited about:
- Environmental storytelling and film
- Local knowledge of Montrose, Angus, or coastal Scotland
- Working with artists, youth, schools, or community groups
- Supporting festival operations and event delivery
- Sharing ideas and bringing positive energy to a collaborative team
This is a hands-on, non-governance role, perfect for those who want to get involved and support the festival practically and creatively.
Who Should Apply?
We strongly encourage applications from people from underrepresented backgrounds in environmental and arts spaces, including but not limited to people of colour, LGBTQIA+ folks, disabled people, and those from working-class or rural communities.
You don’t need to have served on a board before: we’ll provide guidance, induction, and documents to support you. If you’re unsure which role might suit you best, we’re happy to talk it through.
How to Apply
Please send a short note telling us why you're interested and what you’d bring to the role. You can email Rachel at [email protected] by 30 November.
If you’d prefer to apply by video, phone, or another format, we’re happy to accommodate, just let us know.
Questions?
We’d love to hear from you. If you have any questions or just want to chat informally about the roles, get in touch.