At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead Business Affairs, support co-CEOs, and evaluate commercial opportunities in the arts.
- Company: Join the National Theatre's dynamic Strategy Team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, creative environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative team atmosphere with a focus on innovation.
- Why this job: Shape the future of theatre in a complex media landscape.
- Qualifications: Senior business affairs experience in theatre/media and strong contract knowledge required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
We are looking for a Head of Business Affairs to join the National Theatre Strategy Team.
The purpose of this role is to provide effective and proactive Business Affairs support and strategic leadership to the co-CEOs, Ex Com and key senior personnel, evaluating emerging commercial opportunities and risks, developing and supporting strategies relating to creative IP rights live, digitally and globally and future-proofing the National Theatre to thrive in an increasingly complex media and arts landscape.
The successful candidate will have the following
- Proven post-qualification experience in a senior business affairs role, as a commercial lawyer, or with extensive in-house relevant legal and business experience in the theatre/media/entertainment sector.
- Strong knowledge of digital, commercial and non-commercial theatre contracts and underlying rights and clearance issues including options and buy outs, distribution agreements, and digital terms and conditions.
- Broad knowledge and understanding of how to scale and adapt a range of business models (ie licensing, franchising, partnerships) to different routes to market (ie B2B, B2C).
- Entrepreneurial approach to innovation, and experience of exploiting brand value for commercial gain, and a pragmatic approach to risks therein.
- Proactive and collaborative, with the ability to work well as part of a small team and cross-organisationally.
If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Friday 4th September 2026 at 12 noon.
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