Ancestry
Business Development Manager | Historical Content Acquisition
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Content Acquisition Professional – UK & Ireland
We are looking for a thoughtful, motivated professional to join our Content Acquisition team. This role will partner closely with archives, historical institutions, genealogy communities, and cross-functional stakeholders to identify, acquire, and bring valuable historical records to Ancestry members across the United Kingdom and Ireland. The ideal candidate must be:
- Adaptable
- Collaborative
- Commercially minded
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
- Capable of building strong external relationships
- Proficient at managing complex projects
Your Responsibilities
Develop and manage relationships with:
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Archives
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Government entities
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Historical institutions
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Genealogy organisations
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Identify, evaluate, and negotiate opportunities for:
- Historical content acquisition
- Licensing agreements
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Lead content acquisition projects across:
- Discovery
- Digitisation
- Publication
- Launch
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Partner with teams across:
- Content
- Product
- Marketing
- PR
- Research
To:
- Maximise value of new collections
- Drive member engagement
- Achieve business results
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Monitor collection performance and support initiatives that enhance:
- Member engagement
- Business outcomes
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Represent Ancestry at industry events
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Contribute expertise on:
- Historical records
- Archives
- Genealogy
Who You Are
Experience & Expertise
- 5+ years in any of the following:
- Business development
- Partnerships
- Content acquisition
- Licensing (or related fields)
Key Skills
- Strong in:
- Relationship-building
- Negotiation
- Project management
- Analytical thinking
Desirable Experience
- Previous work with:
- Archives
- Government agencies
- Cultural institutions
Personal Attributes
- Commercially minded
- Highly collaborative
- Thrives in a fast-paced, multi-priority environment
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Passions & Knowledge
- Interest in:
- History
- Genealogy
- Archives
- Historical records
- Bonus if you have knowledge of:
- UK and Irish records
Travel Requirements
- Regular travel across UK & Ireland
- Occasional international travel
Why Join Ancestry?
Join a team dedicated to connecting millions with their past and enriching their futures. As part of Ancestry, you will:
- Play a key role in expanding access to:
- Historical records
- Preserving stories
- Support our mission by:
- Strengthening ties with archives
- Institutions & communities worldwide
- Enjoy:
- A collaborative workplace
- Competitive compensation
- Meaningful impact
- The opportunity to facilitate discoveries that unite families across generations
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