Trafalgar Entertainment

Salary : competitive with a bonus

Co-founded by Sir Howard Panter and Dame Rosemary Squire in 2017, Trafalgar Entertainment (TE) is a leading theatre and live-entertainment group with a national and international footprint, focussed on bringing people together to share in the live experience; through new productions, through the operation of amazing theatres and live-event spaces, and through distribution of live-streaming content. Last year, the Financial Times listed TE as one of Europe’s fastest growing companies and the Group is at a key point of growth and diversification it continues to build on its great reputation with some exciting upcoming projects, including opening the new Olympia Theatre in London, the recent partnership to incorporate Eastbourne Theatres into its venues portfolio, and the continuation of TE’s 3-year collaboration with the Barbican to stage and develop new productions.

TE now seeks candidates for the role of Head of Production Finance within the Group’s Content & Distribution division, working as business partner with Sir Howard Panter and Executive Producers Matt Parritt and Daniel Brodie, the team behind smash hits and award-winning international shows such as The King & I, A Chorus Line, Anything Goes, The Rocky Horror Show, Clueless the Musical, Kiss Me Kate, The Duchess, Singin’ in the Rain and many others.

This person will provide end to end strategic and financial leadership across TE’s productions and will help shape the division’s long-term strategic choices, as well as responding to immediate tactical priorities. They will play a pivotal role in the development of robust investment strategies across a rich and diverse slate of productions, supporting long-term decision making as well as leading, mentoring and developing the Production Finance team and building great relationships across the Group.

The ideal candidate will be a dynamic, strategic and proactive leader with a commercial mindset which is combined with a passion for supporting globally renowned theatre content. They will be able to demonstrate a track record of operating as a key strategic partner, will be solutions-focused and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to Trafalgar Entertainment on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference JBSFA. Alternatively email Belinda.beck@saxbam.com. Applications should be received by noon on Friday 14th February 2025.