Brand licensing and picture library manager - UK markets

Closing date for applications: 4th August 2025

Salary: £35,000 per annum

National Gallery Global has an exciting opportunity for a brand licensing & picture library manager (UK market) to drive partnerships and commercial activity across the UK, bringing the Gallery’s world-renowned collection to new audiences.

This role supports the development and growth of the Gallery’s licensing and image rights business, with a particular focus on UK-based licensees and retailers. Working as part of National Gallery Global, you will be responsible for managing relationships, identifying new opportunities, negotiating contracts, and ensuring alignment with brand values.

You’ll work closely with the head of department and across departments such as retail, creative and communications to deliver projects that blend creativity with commercial success. You will also mentor the assistant manager and help shape a dynamic, collaborative team environment.

With the Gallery entering a new chapter following its bicentenary, this is a fantastic time to contribute to our strategic ambitions and deepen the impact of our UK presence.

If you’re a confident communicator and relationship manager with experience delivering commercial or creative projects—and you’re passionate about arts and culture—we’d love to hear from you.


Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and grow a 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 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
• Manage and maintain picture library website content, ensuring systems are updated and information is accurate
• Monitor market trends and competitors, providing insights to guide strategic planning and produce regular market intelligence reports
• Maintain financial records and reports to support informed decision-making
• Collaborate with the creative team to translate collection assets into marketable products
• Negotiate, draft, and manage contracts to protect the Gallery’s interests
• Mentor the brand licensing & picture library administrative assistant
• Deputise for the HOD when required, representing the department internally and externally through presentations, negotiations, and strategic discussions
• 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 IP 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.