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Director of Localisation – C5274
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The Company
Our client specialises in creating, managing and distributing content across diverse platforms, working with international film studios, production companies & streamers.
THE ROLE
As Director of Localisation, you will provide strategic leadership for the delivery of localisation solutions and client engagement across a portfolio of major film studios, distributors, streaming platforms, and independent production companies.
Operating at a senior level, you will be accountable for operational efficiency, and revenue growth objectives. You will be a key liaison between clients and internal teams, fostering strong, long-term commercial relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the company's localisation strategy for all filmed content
- Drive continuous improvement in localisation workflows, technologies, quality standards, and delivery performance
- Build, maintain, and grow strategic client relationships at senior decision-maker level
- Lead the Client Services team, establishing a culture of exceptional customer service and proactive account management
- Identify opportunities to expand service offerings and increase account value.
- Support revenue growth through client retention, upselling, and strategic account development
- Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing Client Services and Operations teams
- Manage P&L, forecasting, and profitability targets.
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THE PERSON
With significant experience within media localisation or post-production, you will have strong business development skills and contacts across the film, advertising or gaming sectors. You will be skilled in managing senior client relationships, whilst having a deep understanding of post-production workflows and/or localisation platforms. A confident relationship builder, you will be commercially aware, strategic in your approach, and able to develop strong partnerships with clients and stakeholders.
You will have proven leadership experience in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to motivate and lead cross-functional teams. Knowledge of international content regulations, accessibility standards and cultural adaptation practices is essential, alongside an awareness of emerging technologies, including AI-assisted localisation and media supply chain developments.
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What To Expect
- Searchlight only advertises active roles
- Your details will be sent directly to the Consultant who is handling this role
- We aim to respond to candidates within 14 days.
If this role isn’t quite right, but you would like us to have your CV on file, please send it to sroffice@searchlight.global. Searchlight provides recruitment & executive search services exclusively to the creative, media and entertainment industry. To learn more about Searchlight, see: www.searchlight.global.
We strive to promote equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.
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