Our Story
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cinemas located in the heart of the community.
REEL Cinemas is a family-owned, independent UK cinema operator with 16 venues and 88 screens nationwide, celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026. From the latest blockbuster releases to live-streamed theatre, opera and concerts, REEL brings people together through shared experiences. With a strong community focus, its cinemas are more than places to watch films – they're places where memories are made and the magic of cinema comes to life.
Work For Us
We are a growing cinema circuit anchored in our local communities with a company mission to deliver affordable family entertainment and outstanding customer service without compromising quality.
Our cinemas are open seven days a week, except for Christmas Day. REEL Cinemas are supported by an enthusiastic and supportive team at Head Office and in our venues. We are committed to providing an open environment where people can grow and develop as members of a unique team and encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, and people living with disabilities. We welcome any groups that bring diverse perspectives to our business.
Our Values
Championing Community - we create inviting and warm environments for all our guests, keeping our prices accessible and a broad programme suitable for children to seniors.
Welcoming Cinemas - we pride ourselves on delivering the best in hospitality for our guests.
People Focused - we are a family owned business and want our staff to flourish and thrive.
Forward-thinking - we are committed to making changes in our business that are planet friendly and continuing to invest in technology for superior quality entertainment.
Roles At Reel
Head Office
The Head Office is based in Loughborough. The majority of the team is based here and oversee accounts, technical, programming and HR. The marketing department is based at our Borehamwood office and oversees digital communications, including the newsletter, social media and advertising.
Cinema Management
Our Cinema General Managers are a vital part of our organisation with key responsibility for managing the venue operations including customer satisfaction, staff development, hospitality, health and safety and growth targets including admissions, F+B and loyalty programme.
General Managers are supported by duty managers / supervisors helping to deliver our warm and welcoming guest experiences across their venues.
Cinema Teams
The front-of-house roles in cinema teams are varied, from assisting the management with stock to greeting customers and keeping the cinema neat and tidy. No two days are the same, but the role is highly rewarding, working with a close-knit team and getting to know the community.