Senior Licensing & Production Manager (EMEA) - Entertainment

Handle Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job description

Senior Licensing & Production Manager (EMEA) - Entertainment

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Hybrid working

I am thrilled to be working with one of the leading global entertainment and live theatre production companies to source a skilled Senior Licensing & Production Manager to drive the commercial success of the theatrical and live entertainment productions across the EMEA region. This role will involve strategic planning, managing licensing processes, overseeing production aspects, and developing strong partnerships across the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategy & Planning: Collaborate on annual strategy and budget planning for the EMEA region; implement commercial strategies to drive growth with existing and new partners.
• Licensing: Oversee licensing approvals, coordinate with finance and legal teams, track sales and royalty reports, and manage marketing activities.
• Production Management: Approve production aspects (casting, set design, creative team); ensure high-quality creative standards; coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth production execution.
• EMEA Market Development: Research opportunities and risks in the EMEA region, develop knowledge of events and conferences, and assess license proposals.
• Stakeholder & Partner Engagement: Create reports for stakeholders, manage partner relationships, and lead creative onboarding sessions for new projects.
• Financial & P&L Management: Manage P&L for theatrical, live, and themed entertainment projects in the EMEA region.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Extensive experience in licensing, production, or commercial management in the live entertainment or theatrical industries.
• Strong negotiation and project management skills, with the ability to assess financial feasibility and market potential.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across internal teams and external partners.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take your next step in the world of live entertainment and one to not be missed! Get in touch to find out more at [e-mail].

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.