Senior Cinema Distribution Manager

National Theatre Productions (ntp); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff tickets

Annual leave up to 32

Development programmes

Season ticket loan

Pension schemes

Sabbatical option

On-site canteen

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

National Theatre Live seeks a Senior Cinema Distribution Manager to lead the global cinema sales and distribution strategy, driving revenue growth and audience reach. You will build key exhibitor partnerships and work with Marketing, Finance, Data, Production and Operations to maximise the worldwide success of NT Live releases.

The role requires significant experience in theatrical distribution, strong negotiation skills and proven leadership ability.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in theatrical distribution & sales with revenue growth.
• Strong experience negotiating complex agreements and managing high-value partnerships.
• Experience leading, motivating and developing teams.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with exhibitors, distributors, industry bodies and senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills with the confidence to represent NT Live.

Responsibilities

• Lead NT Live's global cinema sales & distribution strategy.
• Drive revenue growth, audience reach and commercial performance.
• Build key exhibitor and distribution partnerships.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Finance, Data, Production and Operations to maximise success.

Skills

Theatrical distribution

Commercial negotiations

Team leadership

Exhibitor relationships

Communication & presentation

Sales analytics & forecasting

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Cinema Distribution Manager to join the National TheatreDigital Team.

The Senior Cinema Distribution Manager is responsible for leading NT Live's global cinema sales & distribution strategy, driving revenue growth, audience reach and commercial performance.

The role provides strategic leadership for distribution activity, builds key exhibitor and distribution partnerships, and works closely with colleagues across Marketing, Finance, Data, Production and Operations to maximise the success and impact of NT Live releases worldwide.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Significant experience in theatrical distribution & sales, event cinema or a comparable commercial entertainment sector, with a proven track record of delivering revenue growth and commercial success.
• Strong commercial experience with experience negotiating complex agreements and managing high-value partnerships.
• Experience leading, motivating and developing teams
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with exhibitors, distributors, industry bodies and senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills, with the confidence to represent NT Live externally and internally.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience using sales data, forecasting and market insights to inform strategic decision-making.

If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!

We want to understand each candidates skills, experience, and perspectives, so we encourage you to complete your application using your own words. While generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be a useful tool for exploring ideas or structuring responses, applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content can appear generic and make it difficult for us to assess your individual experience.

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Working with us will give you…

• Complimentary staff tickets for shows and guided tours, subject to availability and policy
• 25 days annual leave increasing up to 32 with length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Development Programmes via e-learning platform, and specialist in-person training relating to role
• Access to interest-free season ticket loan and cycle scheme partnership
• Enhanced sick pay
• Family Friendly policies including Family leave and Support leave
• Family-friendly employer – we are a member of Parents and Carers in the Performing Arts (PiPA)
• Pension schemes with Legal & General and NEST
• Sabbatical option, subject to agreement and policy
• On-site staff canteen and social facilities
• On-site occupational health support
• In-house mental health and wellbeing advisors providing workplace counselling and support
• Wellbeing programme of events, including mental health awareness, financial wellbeing, skills sharing and opportunities to get active
• Exclusive staff talks to hear more about NT productions, past and present, from leading practitioners
• Discounted access to National Theatre at Home
• Volunteer leave – one paid day per year to volunteer for your chosen charity
• Discounts in the NT’s bars, cafés, restaurants, and bookshop, as well asin local businesses (from Wagamama to gyms), on and around the South Bank
• Access to retailer discounted gift cards and a cash-back-on-spending card

Please note

The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Tuesday 15th September 2026 at 12 noon.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. To avoid disappointment, we encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Should you need support or additional time to submit an application please contact [e-mail].

In line with our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), we recognise that we need to address underrepresentation in our organisation. We actively welcome applications from individuals who are part of global majority, disabled and LGBTQ+ communities, and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

We strive to promote inclusive and equitable practices in all areas of the NT. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet our minimum requirements for our vacancies.

If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or have any questions about the recruitment process, you can email [e-mail] or call us on 02074523834.