Working at ODEON

ODEON Cinemas date back to the 1930s

ODEON has been at the forefront of innovation since our founder, entrepreneur Oscar Deutsch opened the first ODEON cinema in Birmingham in 1930.

ODEON today

Now with more than 120 cinemas and over 950 screens in the UK & Ireland, ODEON is the leading exhibitor, committed to investing in cutting edge technology and comfort to create the ultimate experience for our guests – from luxury reclining seats and immersive screens with premium sight and sound, to our delicious food and beverage offers.

ODEON has come to be synonymous with cinema and even features in the New Oxford Dictionary definition of cinema.

With more than 5,400 colleagues employed across the UK & Ireland, ODEON was placed number 25 in the Sunday Times 30 Best Big Companies to Work For 2017 and in the top 20 of Ireland's Great Places to Work 2017.

We're always on the hunt for high performing cinema hosts who are hungry for adventure and fresh challenges. Supermen and wonderwomen who can influence our whole brand, bring some boom to our guest experience and push the limits of our product development. It's a career opportunity with extra kapow!

After only 6 months with us you could join this super squad with opportunities for fast-tracked personal career development, top-flight training and eight months of adventure and discovery.

Preparing you for a stellar career! Step by step we'll help you build skills and experiences that drive you up the ladder (maybe even jump a few rungs!). One thing’s for sure: if you’ve worked with us, you’re well equipped for whatever career you choose.

We're big believers in ambition. So wherever you see yourself in the future – whether you want to go all the way with us or do something totally different – we can help you grow your talents and develop the skills to get there.

Team Odeon's Top 10

When you join team ODEON, great things happen. Here are 10 of the best to look forward to...

1 TO FEEL WELCOME

Right from the moment you join us, we'll help you settle in and make sure that you have all the tools you need to thrive.

2 TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Cheesy but true – supporting our Charity Partners through fundraising and fun events means you can make a real difference to our guests and the local community.

3 TO WATCH FREE FILMS!

You'll get a Great Employee Film Card offering free cinema tickets for you, plus 48 more for your friends and family to share the films you love throughout the year.

4 TO HAVE FUN

We're a friendly bunch, and one of the top words our people use to describe working for ODEON is 'fun'! Are you ready to join us?

5 TO BE DYNAMIC

Expect to be part of the future of Cinema, as you join us in evolving to improve our experience all the time.

6 TO BE HEARD

We value your insight, whether you're dreaming up great ideas in our innovation game or sharing your thoughts in our Employee Survey. We'd love to know what you think we can do to make our business better.

7 TO SUCCEED

Whether you're hungry to help lead our business or just be the best colleague in the company, we'll make sure you've got everything you need to succeed.

8 TO BE RECOGNISED

Real recognition feels great. We know that, so whatever your role, we'll reward you for working hard and helping our business to shine.

9 TO BE REWARDED

On top of all those free films, enjoy discounts off your popcorn and snacks, plus other brilliant benefits depending on your new role.

10 TO BE VALUED

Our company Values pairings are real – and we shape our work hard, play hard life around them: Trust & Respect, Quality & Service, Fun & Passion, Co-operation & Accountability