Location
London

Hours
Full Time, Permanent

Salary
c£95,000 per annum

About the Role
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, Executive Committee and key senior personnel. You will evaluate emerging commercial opportunities and risks, develop and support strategies relating to creative IP rights live, digitally and globally, and future-proof the National Theatre to thrive in an increasingly complex media and arts landscape. This is a senior role requiring a strategic and entrepreneurial approach to innovation, brand value exploitation, and risk management within the theatre, media and entertainment sectors.

Working with us will give you complimentary staff tickets for shows and guided tours (subject to availability and policy), 25 days annual leave increasing up to 32 with length of service (plus bank holidays), development programmes via e-learning and specialist in-person training, access to interest-free season ticket loan and cycle scheme partnership, enhanced sick pay, family friendly policies including leave and support, pension schemes, sabbatical option, on-site canteen and social facilities, occupational health support, in-house mental health and wellbeing advisors, wellbeing events, exclusive staff talks, discounted access to National Theatre at Home, volunteer leave, and discounts in NT venues and local businesses.

We are committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and actively welcome applications from underrepresented groups. We are a Disability Confident Employer and guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet minimum requirements. We encourage applications that reflect your own voice and experience.

Experience
Proven post-qualification experience in a senior business affairs role as a commercial lawyer, or extensive in-house legal and business experience within the theatre, media or entertainment sector. Strong knowledge of digital, commercial and non-commercial theatre contracts and underlying rights and clearance issues including options, buy outs, distribution agreements, and digital terms and conditions. Broad understanding of how to scale and adapt business models such as licensing, franchising and partnerships to different routes to market (B2B, B2C). Entrepreneurial approach to innovation and experience exploiting brand value for commercial gain with a pragmatic approach to risk. Proactive and collaborative with the ability to work well within a small team and across the organisation.

About you
Strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and commercial acumen. Able to navigate complex legal and business environments in the arts and media sectors. Collaborative, adaptable and motivated to support the National Theatre’s future growth and success.

Qualifications
Relevant professional qualifications and post-qualification experience in law or business affairs within the relevant sectors are essential.