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Our client, a renowned entertainment company specialising in musical theatre, is seeking a Senior Licencing & Production Manager to lead the commercial development of live entertainment to Asia-Pacific markets. Key responsibilities will include: Planning annual strategy and budget formulated across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Devising commercial strategy, with growth opportunities identified across existing and prospective partners. Maximising commercial impact and manage brands with regional activity mapping. Negotiating contracts and licensing agreements, ensuring optimal commercial exploitation of IP. Drawing on industry standards and precedents to support successful project delivery for licence terms and conditions. Ensuring creative standards of productions and experiences are upheld globally. Drafting Board reports drafted as required and doing Deal Approval Memoranda preparation for the Board in collaboration with senior leadership. Overseeing licence approvals across the APAC region, coordinating with finance, legal and senior stakeholders to evaluate proposals, terms and feasibility. Monitoring project timelines, budgets, sales and royalties, reporting changes and ensuring contractual obligations are met. Acting as the key liaison for marketing, facilitating approvals, schedules, announcements and campaign activity throughout the licence term. Tracking licence performance and collaborating with internal teams to support connected, commercially successful delivery. Partnering with the Director of Production to assess and approve all creative and production elements, while supporting the development of efficient approval processes. Maintaining strong knowledge of IP, sets, props and costumes to inform commercial, creative and production decision-making. Coordinating internal teams across finance, marketing, legal, music and merchandise to deliver all elements of live experiences. Building relationships with partners and creative teams to guide creative input and adapt formats for APAC market needs. Acting as brand guardian on creative decisions, overseeing production reporting, troubleshooting issues and providing feedback at key production milestones to ensure quality. Researching and assessing the APAC landscape to identify new opportunities, potential partners and emerging risks. Evaluating licence proposals against market dynamics, applicant capability and alignment with broader strategic activity. Managing P&L responsibilities across live, theatrical and themed entertainment projects within the region. Building market knowledge through events and conferences, representing the business where required. Travelling domestically and internationally to cultivate relationships and review live licences. Preparing reports and presentations, securing stakeholder buy-in, and acting as key liaison throughout projects. Supporting business development by identifying and maintaining partner relationships in the APAC region. Leading creative onboarding sessions with partners, setting clear approvals and ways of working. Requirements: Genuine passion for musical theatre is essential. Strong background in theatrical production, with a solid understanding of the end-to-end production process essential. Commercially minded, with proven ability to identify and drive new business opportunities. Skilled communicator and relationship-builder. Strategic thinker who can also execute. Highly organised, process-oriented and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proactive self-starter with autonomy and initiative and must be free to travel. Please note that due to the volume of submissions, only successful candidates who meet the exact requirements will be contacted. If you have not heard back within 10 days of submission, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. The Music Market/Arts and Media are an equal opportunities employer who supports diversity in the workplace.

Hailed as "one of Britain's very best choirs", Ex Cathedra leads its sector in the fields of performance, learning and wellbeing. We are excited to meet our new Trusts & Grants Fundraiser to help secure support for our award-winning work - from nurturing young singers to projects in schools and hospitals. Do you have a: curiosity, enthusiasm and affinity for our work proactive and collaborative mindset with excellent interpersonal skills flair for translating a clear understanding of projects into compelling appeals strong track record of success in raising funds from trusts and foundations If so, we'd love to hear from you! We believe that everyone should be able to experience the remarkable physical, mental and emotional health benefits of singing together, and have opportunities to be inspired by extraordinary choral music from the past and present. We create inspirational vocal experiences by exploring, commissioning and performing the finest choral music, nurturing young singers, and delivering an extensive learning and wellbeing offer for people of all ages. We engage 80,000 people each year across a range of venues and communities, from our award-winning Singing Schools projects to Singing Medicine - where our musicians work bedside every week with patients and families at Birmingham Children's Hospital. We are seeking a part-time Trusts and Grants Fundraiser to help raise funds for these vital projects by researching and writing applications and reports to charitable trusts and foundations, and by supporting grant applications to public funders. We are excited to bring this role in-house, having recently worked with a consultant trusts fundraiser. We currently raise £250,000 pa from trusts and foundations, and enjoy established relationships, including with multi-year funders. You will join a supportive, dedicated staff team, which includes an Individual Giving Manager and an Individual Giving Officer, and will work closely with both the General Manager and the Director of Education & Participation. You will be an important part of the wider Ex Cathedra 'family' - an energetic and friendly group of musicians who deliver the highest quality performances and participatory experiences. Responsibilities The Trusts and Grants Fundraiser will lead on our applications, reporting and the administration of our appeals to charitable trusts and foundations, and support bids to public funders. You will: • maintain and manage our existing pipeline of charitable trusts and foundations • undertake research and identify trusts and foundations whose priorities align with our work, in line with organisational priorities • work closely with the General Manager and Director of Education to research, prepare and submit high quality, compelling applications, ranging from 4-6 figures and including multi-year proposals • record applications made, track outcomes and provide reports for finance and management • prepare timely updates and reports to funders that communicate the impact of their support and maximise the opportunity for ongoing or future support, working with colleagues to ensure feedback, case studies, data and financial information is available as required • work closely with colleagues to maximise the opportunities of stewardship and long-term cultivation, e.g. by inviting funders to events and projects where appropriate Please find the full job description, responsibilities and person specification in our Application Pack , available via the link on this page. We would be delighted to arrange an informal pre-application conversation if you would like to know more. Ex Cathedra welcomes applications from everyone and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone feels valued and supported.