Head of Licensing to Pophouse Entertainment

Pophouse Entertainment Group; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pophouse Entertainment Group is seeking a Head of Licensing to lead global marketing and business development. This high-impact role involves shaping licensing strategies, managing partnerships, and driving revenue. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in the licensing sector, particularly within music, film, and gaming industries. Join a forward-thinking company transforming entertainment and make your mark in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience in licensing, ideally consumer products, business development, or commercial roles.
• Strong knowledge of intellectual property law and licensing regulations.
• Experience working across international markets is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute licensing strategy and maintain relationships with agents and licensees.
• Drive financial goals and oversee licensing agreements.
• Identify and secure new partnerships focusing on diverse markets.

Skills

Licensing

Negotiation

Communication

Education

University degree (Honours or equivalent)

Job description

At Pophouse, we’re redefining the future of entertainment by developing iconic music IP and expanding cultural brands across the world. We are now looking for a Head of Licensing to lead and grow our global licensing business across all aspects of our business - focusing on consumer products, partnerships, retail programs, licensees/agents and DTC whilst exploring broader licensing opportunities-starting with iconic band,KISS and expanding across our portfolio.

You’ll be responsible for shaping our global licensing strategy, driving revenue, and managing key commercial partnerships. In this role, you will balance creative thinking with strong commercial acumen and work hands-on with both internal teams and external partners.

What you’ll do

You will work closely with Commercial Director, cross-functionally and globally to ensure Pophouse’s licensing strategy is executed with precision and creativity. Success in this role means building scalable partnerships and maintaining strong control over brand integrity.

More specifically, you will:

• Develop and execute Pophouse licensing strategy, globally, in-line with company goals
• Identify and secure new licensing partnerships, focusing on consumer products, gaming, fashion/lifestyle and eventsacross various markets and product categories
• Maintain ongoing day-to-day relationships with agents, licensees to ensure product quality and commercial results
• Drive financial goals
• Leading negotiations and managing licensing agreements
• Overseeing KISS Online and identifying new digital and physical revenue opportunities
• Deliver best-in-class products and elevated partnerships.
• Collaborate with internal teams including design, marketing, legal, and finance
• Monitor industry trends and spot new opportunities for growth
• Ensuring all operations are covered (compliance, IP rights, Legal, contract terms)
• Supporting long-term brand growth through events, sponsorships, and collaborations

This is a high-impact role that plays a key part in realizing Pophouse’s long-term commercial ambitions.

What we’re looking for

Whilst the core of this role is consumer products, we are looking for someone with strong knowledge of the Entertainment industry - particularly in music, film, gaming and fashion and understand the role of fans and superfans.

We’re looking for someone who is a strategic thinker, highly ambitious and driven - someone with a global mindset, a strong commercial drive and a deep understanding of brand building. You can work in a team and solo. You combine creativity with business acumen and are comfortable moving between big-picture thinking and hands-on execution.

You’re a driven and ambitious professional who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment. With a positive, hard-working attitude and a collaborative approach, you inspire those around you and lead with clarity and energy. You bring curiosity and creativity into everything you do, and you’re always seeking smarter ways to grow the business. Confident in external settings, you represent the brand with professionalism, and your mindset is both service-oriented and commercially sharp.

To succeed in this role, you should also bring:

• A creative and commercial mindset, and the ability to think outside the box
• A collaborative leadership style with a drive to deliver results
• Strong contacts and experience in Licensing
• Strong negotiation skills and experience in structuring deals
• Solid knowledge of intellectual property law and licensing regulations
• The ability to manage multiple stakeholders and balance competing priorities
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong adaptability and resilience in a changing environment

Your background

To succeed in this role, you’ll likely have:

• 8-10+ years of experience in licensing, ideally consumer products, business development, or commercial roles
• A university degree (Honours or equivalent)
• Experience working across international markets is a plus
• Entertainment experience -across Music, Film or Gaming. Fashion experience also noted.
• Understanding of DTC

About Pophouse Entertainment

Pophouse invests in and develops brands within entertainment – specialising in music catalogue investments. Acquired catalogues include Avicii, Swedish House Mafia, Cyndi Lauper and KISS.

Unlike traditional entertainment IP investors, Pophouse adds value to our investments through artist-centric concept development by working closely with existing artists and estates. With a proven track record of successful ventures such as ABBA Voyage, Pophouse continues to redefine entertainment by pushing boundaries, embracing technology, and creating unforgettable experiences for fans worldwide.

As part of our team, you’ll help shape the future of entertainment and contribute to projects that reach a global audience. We offer a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment with room to grow, create, and lead. Ready to make your mark? We’d love to hear from you!