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Lead the Evolution of Heritage Branding with the World’s Premiere Art and Design Museum
Overview
Salary
£75000 - £82000
Location
Cromwell Road, London
Expires
Expires at anytime
The V&A, a beacon of art and design, is seeking a Head of Licensing and Business Development to navigate and expand our esteemed licensing programmes. Join us to foster creativity, innovation, and growth in line with our mission to inspire and educate through our vast collection.
Organisation summary:
The Victoria and Albert Museum is a cultural powerhouse, boasting a collection of over 2.8 million objects and a history spanning 5,000 years of human expression. We aim to be the global leader in art, design, and performance, engaging a wide audience in the marvels of the creative world. As part of our team, you contribute to a mission that transcends time, sharing knowledge and the joy of design on an international stage.
Role Summary:
- Scout and secure new business opportunities in the UK and abroad.
- Drive the museum's licensing and image programmes, maintaining its esteemed reputation.
- Guide the design direction with an eye on emerging trends.
- Ensure brand representation across various media platforms.
- Manage legal, financial, and compliance aspects of licensing.
Role Requirements:
- Strategic vision for business development in the licensing sector.
- Experience with brand representation and trend analysis.
- Proficiency in managing legal and financial responsibilities.
- Alignment with the museum's corporate strategy for growth.
Benefits:
- Generous pension scheme and 29 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
- Flexible working arrangements and tickets to V&A exhibitions.
- Subsidised staff canteen and discounts in V&A shops.
- Supportive schemes including bicycle and season ticket loans.
- Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities.
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme and diversity networks.
The Role The V&A has developed award-winning global brand licensing and image licensing programmes, with a reputation as being the gold standard in the heritage sector. We have a vacancy for a Head of Licensing and Business Development who will identify ongoing opportunities for development of new business, both in the UK and overseas, and appetite for growth across the two business sectors, aligned with the museum’s corporate strategy. This role has responsibility for driving forward evolving trend-led design direction, representation of the brand through all relevant media, as well as all legal, financial and compliance matters.
The V&A The V&A is the world’s leading museum of art and design, housing a permanent collection of over 2.8 million objects, books and archives that span over 5,000 years of human creativity. The museum holds many of the UK's national collections and houses some of the greatest resources for the study of architecture, furniture, fashion, textiles, photography, sculpture, painting, jewellery, glass, ceramics, book arts, Asian art and design, theatre and performance. Our mission is to be recognised as the world's leading museum of art, design and performance, and to enrich people's lives by promoting research, knowledge and enjoyment of the designed world to the widest possible audience.
Benefits Generous pension scheme 29 days plus bank holidays Flexible working Tickets to V&A exhibitions Subsidised staff canteen 25% discount in V&A shops Give as you earn scheme Bicycle loan Interest-free season ticket Interest-free rental deposit loan Free safety checks and small repairs to your bike with Doctor Bike Wide range of training and professional development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme Staff diversity networks
