Head of Business Growth and Licensing - Live Events

WeAreAspire; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in live music and entertainment seeks a Head of Business Growth and Licensing to drive growth across global events and strategic partnerships. Ideal candidates will have strong commercial instincts and a passion for live experiences.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in the live music/entertainment/festivals industry.
• Strong background in business development, partnerships, and/or event licensing.

Responsibilities

• Lead all UK and international touring and event activity.
• Drive new B2B opportunities in the live event and licensing space.
• Secure and manage brand, venue, and event partnerships worldwide.

Skills

Business Development

Partnerships

Negotiation

Strategic Thinking

Presentation Skills

Job description

Head of Business Growth and Licensing - Live Events

Head of Business Growth and Licensing - Live Events

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Specialist in recruiting talented individuals in the field of Events and Public Relations & Communications, both in-house and on the agency side…

Head of Business Growth, Licensing & Partnerships

Live Events | International Scope | £60K+

We're working with a major name in live music and entertainment to find an experienced business leader to drive growth across global events, licensing, and strategic partnerships.

This is a standout opportunity for someone with strong commercial instincts and a love for live experiences to take ownership of a growing international portfolio.

The Role

You'll be responsible for leading all UK and international touring and event activity, identifying new opportunities, and building out a partner network to scale the brand across global markets. Your focus will span:

• Business Development - Drive new B2B opportunities in the live event and licensing space
• Partnerships - Secure and manage brand, venue, and event partnerships worldwide
• Strategy - Identify trends, map market opportunities, and create a clear growth roadmap
• Commercial Oversight - Set and manage sales targets and licensing budgets
• Marketing Alignment - Collaborate on campaign strategy, content, and promotional assets
• Quality Control - Monitor event delivery and ensure high standards across all activations
• Contracting & Negotiation - Lead on commercial terms with clients and suppliers
• Pitching & Presentations - Build compelling business cases and pitch decks for key stakeholders

About You

• 5+ years' experience in the live music / entertainment / festivals industry
• Strong background in business development, partnerships, and/or event licensing
• Confident negotiator with proven experience securing commercial deals with big partnership events such as Grand Prix, Olymics, World Cup and more!
• Strategic thinker with excellent presentation and stakeholder management skills
• Strong knowledge of youth culture, nightlife, and emerging trends in entertainment
• Willingness to travel internationally as part of your role

We Are Aspire Ltd are a Disability Confident Commited employer

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Events Services

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