Film lovers in Leeds can rejoice at the fact the historic independent cinema Hyde Park Picture House is finally hiring staff after being closed for a major refurbishment.
Builders are now in the latter stages of the multi-million pound 'Picture House Project', which will completely transform the 106-year-old arthouse cinema on Brudenell Road. Plans include a new 52-seat basement screen, a café area, vital restoration work and new accessible features.
Cinema bosses say they expect the cinema to reopen early next year and have now opened applications for multiple roles across the operation. The cinema has been shut ever since March 2020 due to the pandemic and construction began in Spring 2021.
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Hyde Park Picture House released the following statement on Facebook, it said: "As we move towards the latter stages of the Picture House Project, we’re pleased to share details of some exciting new job opportunities, ahead of our reopening early next year.
"On Thursday October 20 and Friday October 21, between 11am - 2pm, we’ll be holding drop-in sessions at Cardigan Centre where the cinema team will be available to meet in-person and answer any questions you have about the roles or the recruitment process."
See the available positions below, along with the number of positions available and the job description.
Deputy Operations Manager
- One position, part time
- Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of all audience facing activity at the cinema, creating an environment where staff and volunteers feel trusted, empowered, and engaged, and audiences feel welcome.
Deputy Projection & Facilities Manager
- One position, full time
- Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the Projection department and the audio/visual elements of the cinema’s events programme. This involves assisting in the management of a small team of projectionists and overseeing health and safety across the Picture House.
Cinema Venue Coordinator
- Multiple positions, full & part time
- Responsible for the smooth opening, closing, and operation of the cinema. They will be the primary point of contact for audiences, guests, and partners, and serving customers at the box office/kiosk, ensuring that the highest standards of customer care are always maintained.
Cinema Services Coordinator
- Two positions, part time
- Responsible for the cleanliness, hygiene and pre-screening setup of the Hyde Park Picture House, where their care for our historic space is key in helping to create an environment where our staff, volunteers, audiences, and partners can feel comfortable, safe, and welcome.
Projectionist
- Two positions, part time
- Responsible for delivering the audio/visual and technical elements of our audience facing activities. This involves helping with the safe operation of the cinema as a whole and supporting other staff with the day-to-day upkeep of the building.
More details about the roles can be found below; and for full job descriptions and details of how to apply, visit: hydeparkpicturehouse.co.uk/opportunities.
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