Picturehouse Outdoor Cinema Coordinator

Cineworld Cinemas Ltd; London; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cineworld Cinemas Ltd is seeking an Outdoor Cinema Coordinator for the Picturehouse outdoor cinema season. This full-time role involves logistics, event management, and ensuring guest satisfaction during outdoor screenings across the UK. Successful candidates will have experience in logistics or events, a full driving license, and the ability to work flexible hours during summer weekends.

Benefits

Accommodation provided for events outside London

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a logistics role.
• Experience working in a cinema or facilitating events.
• Full driving license and confidence in driving a 3.5t van.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pre-event preparations and liaise with venue management.
• Manage daily setup and takedown of events.
• Coordinate with teams to ensure smooth operation during events.

Skills

Logistics

Event Management

Customer Service

Communication

Tools

Google Suite

Square POS

Job description

Job Purpose

The role is full-time over a fixed period. The Picturehouse outdoors season runs from June to September 2025 and will travel to different locations throughout the UK.

The Outdoor Cinema Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the Picturehouse outdoor cinema season. The primary focus of this role is to uphold all Health and Safety responsibilities and provide an exceptional open-air cinema experience for our guests.

Events are held over summer weekends, Friday-Sunday are the event days, Monday and Thursday are generally preparation days and midweek allows for days off.

This role requires you to be able to be available for all the events between these dates. There will be a rest week part way through the season.

The Outdoors team consists of an Outdoor Cinema Manager & 3 Outdoor Outdoor Cinema Coordinators. In this role you would be responsible for leading a host cinema team at each location.

Before the Event (In conjunction with the Outdoor Cinema Manager)

• Assist the Outdoor Cinema Manager with pre-event preparations and liaise with venue management as required
• Attend a mandatory pre-season training event
• Prepare all the equipment and ensure all aspects are in operational order
• Carry out any routine maintenance checks
• Provide ad/hoc support to Picturehouse's Operations department with logistics and other tasks that may arise before and during the season, for example transporting stock/equipment/furniture between our Picturehouse cinemas

Ongoing Responsibilities (In conjunction with the Outdoor Cinema Manager)

• Collaborate with the host cinema and local teams to communicate event plans effectively
• Liaise with the Marketing & Partnership departments to ensure the comprehensive promotion of the events and fulfil all sponsorship requirements
• Coordinate with venue management to ensure all event aspects are well-organised.
• Liaise with third-party suppliers
• Be commercially driven to maximise food and beverage opportunities to drive retail spend throughout the season
• Stock Control & Ordering
• Address customer queries and issues received directly to the outdoor management.
• Set up and monitor ticket sales
• Set up Point of Sale (POS) and manage retail transactions

Delivering the Event (In conjunction with the Outdoor Cinema Manager)

• Driving a 3.5t Luton or LWB van to and from event locations.
• Loading and unloading of the van, including manual handling and heavy lifting of the outdoor cinema equipment
• Event management, coordinating tasks with the host cinema team
• Daily setup and takedown of the whole event, Box office, Cinema screen, F&B counter, Projection
• Operating food & beverage counter and retail equipment
• Operating projection equipment
• Operating ancillary equipment
• Serving customers
• Venue liaison
• Partner liaison (Sponsorship) and delivery of required brand activations
• Adhering to Health and Safety legislation
• Acting as the nominated first aider
• Provide the best possible Picturehouse experience to guests

After the Event (In conjunction with the Outdoor Cinema Manager)

• Post-season decommissioning tasks
• Performance reports on the season activity

Desirable Experience & Requirements

• Previous experience in a logistics role
• Previous experience working in a cinema or facilitating events
• Administrative experience and knowledge of Google Suite
• Understanding of Square POS creating products in back office
• Ability to fulfil functional responsibilities to a high standard
• Drive and resilience to support operational activities and efficiency

Essential Requirements

• Full driving license
• Confidence in driving a 3.5t Luton or LWB van
• Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings during the summer season

Location

You will be situated with good access to London.

Hackney Picturehouse is used as the base during the season, where you will need to attend preparation days before weekend events.

This is a remote role, and the location of the screenings will vary throughout the UK

Accommodation is provided when attending events outside of London.