National Theatre
Head of Business Affairs
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Head of Business Affairs
We are looking for a Head of Business Affairs to join the National Theatre Strategy Team.
Purpose
The purpose of this role is to provide effective and proactive Business Affairs support and strategic leadership to the co-CEOs, ExCom 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.
Requirements
The successful candidate will have the following:
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- 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.
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Application
To apply, please follow: https://jobs.nationaltheatre.org.uk/job/head-of-business-affairs-5973374
Closing Date
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Friday 4th September 2026 at 12 noon.
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