Brand licensing and picture library manager – international markets

Closing date for applications: 4th August 2025

Salary: £35,000 per annum

Are you globally minded, commercially aware, and excited by the opportunity to represent one of the UK’s most iconic cultural brands on the world stage? Join the team at National Gallery as a brand licensing and picture library manager.

National Gallery Global has an exciting opportunity for a brand licensing & picture library manager (international markets) to drive and grow global partnerships that celebrate the Gallery’s collection around the world.

The brand licensing and picture library team acts as a dynamic engine within National Gallery Global, proactively driving revenue growth through ethical, commercially successful partnerships and collaborations. We extend the Gallery’s reach and relevance worldwide, working with publishers, scholars, brands, and manufacturers who share our values of quality, sustainability, ethical production, and artistic integrity. We are a commercially ambitious, collaborative team, committed to protecting and celebrating the National Gallery brand. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key part in the Gallery’s global future, as we expand our reach and relevance following our 200th anniversary.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for managing licensing and image rights activity in international territories developing relationships with overseas agents, licensees, and brands. You’ll seek out new markets, negotiate agreements, and contribute to the international positioning of the National Gallery as a centre of creative and commercial excellence. You will work closely with the head of department, global partners and internal cross functions. Ensuring all activity aligns with the Gallery’s values of artistic integrity, sustainability, and cultural sensitivity. The role will involve supporting strategic business development, contract oversight, and mentoring the assistant manager to ensure effective delivery across territories.

If you are globally minded, commercially aware, and excited by the opportunity to represent one of the UK’s most iconic cultural brands on the world stage—we’d love to hear from you.


Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and grow a global network of brand licensing and picture library collaborators that align to the National Gallery brand
• Generate new business ideas and pitch proposals aligned with National Gallery Global's brand licensing and picture library strategy
• Oversee international licensing and picture library portfolio, including renewals, negotiations, and terminations
• Evaluate agreements to drive sales growth considering impact to both brand licensing and picture library
• Work closely with internal teams including retail, creative and comms
• Collaborate with the creative team to translate collection assets into marketable products
• Negotiate, draft, and manage contracts to protect the Gallery’s interests
• Manage and maintain Picture Library website content, ensuring systems are updated and information is accurate
• Maintain financial records and reports to support informed decision-making
• Monitor international market trends and competitors, providing insights to guide strategic planning and produce regular market intelligence reports
• Champion a culture of commercial energy, engagement, and proactive problem solving within the team, ensuring that Brand Licensing and Picture Library operate as a robust, strategic growth engine for the Gallery

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Strong commercial negotiation skills (GAP qualification or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience in project or relationship management (Prince2 or equivalent experience)
• High digital literacy (Microsoft Office proficiency; IDCL/BCS Level 1 & 2 preferred)
• Practical product management (desirable)
• Knowledge of copyright and intellectual property licensing principles
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

The National Gallery values diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.