Group Film Booking Manager (SecondmentFixed term for up to 9 months)

Job Purpose:

Working closely with the Group Head of Film Booking the Group Film Booking Manager is accountable for leading defined Group Film Booking workstreams across ODEON Cinemas Group (OCG) with a particular focus on targeted (Event and specialist) programming and pre-show strategy. The role uses market insight performance data and strong stakeholder relationships to shape commercially focused programming opportunities across Europe supporting consistent decision-making and improved business outcomes.

Operating in a Group matrix environment the role acts as a key connection point between country film teams Group Partnerships and pan-regional targeted programming suppliers ensuring Films commitments are clearly understood well managed and delivered in line with Group priorities.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead targeted programming opportunities across OCG markets including Event Cinema diaspora/FLC and specialist releases ensuring activity is insight-led commercially focused and aligned to Group priorities.
• Own the development and delivery of Group-wide pre-show strategy working with Group Partnerships and country teams to create a consistent high-quality approach that supports guest experience and commercial outcomes.
• Act as the senior Film Booking contact for Group Partnerships ensuring Film commitments are clearly scoped effectively prioritised and delivered through strong cross-functional collaboration.
• Manage key internal and external relationships including country film teams and pan-regional suppliers building alignment and resolving competing priorities through influence and clear communication.
• Support delivery of Group Film Booking strategic workstreams translating priorities from the Group Head of Film Booking into clear plans actions and measurable outcomes.
• Deputise for the Group Head of Film Booking where required representing Film Booking in agreed Group forums discussions or cross-functional projects.
• Provide reporting analysis and performance insight to support senior decision-making and continuous improvement of Group Film Booking activity.

Key Skills:

Essential

• Experience working with targeted/specialist programming (foreign language Event Cinema etc).
• Experience in managing both cross-functional relationships internally and supplier/distributor relationships externally.
• Experience in a Film Booking team in a multiple-location cinema environment required.
• Must be numerate and have advanced Excel skills; experience or an understanding of other analytical tools like Power BI/Alteryx is a benefit.
• Must be confident managing competing priorities and balancing workloads and presenting to senior stakeholders.

Desirable

• Experience and passion for film and Cinema.
• Strong relationship-building ability.
• Profile within the wider industry.
• Understanding of wider business processes and priorities.

ODEON benefits:

• Bonus Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Hybrid working (2-3 days per week in the office)
• Unlimited free cinema tickets for you and 12 friends and family tickets every three months
• 40% discount on our food and drinks including our in-cinema Costa Coffee stores
• Private Medical Insurance
• Critical Illness Cover
• Life Assurance
• Free access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme an online platform that offers advice and support on topics including finance health and mental wellbeing
• The opportunity to gain professional qualifications through our Bright Lights Apprenticeship scheme
• Fantastic career development opportunities across our cinemas and support offices

At ODEON Cinemas Group everyone is welcome. We make movies better by bringing all our incredible differences and our different ways of thinking together with our passion for cinema to deliver inspiring entertainment experiences for our guests. We are all individuals and we recognise that everyone brings something special to our team.

Starting from the moment you apply Diversity Equity and Inclusion is embedded into all parts of the colleague journey and we welcome individuals from all backgrounds. We select colleagues based on merit and the passion they show for their role.

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