Managing Director - Music
Office Based
London
Competitive Salary
Handle are proud to be exclusively partnering with a fast-growing, independent music company that's making real impact across Recorded Music, Publishing, and Artist Management. Built on strong values and a clear long-term vision, they support artists and songwriters with both creative integrity and commercial focus.
As they continue to scale internationally, the company is hiring a Managing Director to lead the business through its next phase of growth. This is a senior leadership role for someone who understands the industry, thinks strategically, and delivers results.
The Role
Reporting to the Founders, the Managing Director will oversee all aspects of the business - operational, financial, and creative - and will be responsible for delivering long-term growth across all divisions.
This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone with strong commercial acumen, excellent judgement, and the ability to manage both day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the strategic direction of the company across its Label, Publishing, and Management divisions.
* Drive sustainable business growth through intelligent catalogue acquisition and investment.
* Ensure financial discipline, including robust budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation.
* Oversee and support data-led marketing strategies that improve campaign performance and monetise catalogue value.
* Build and lead high-performing teams, creating a culture of accountability, focus, and development.
* Maintain smooth internal operations, including legal, finance, and rights management.
* Represent the business externally with professionalism and credibility.
* Ensure the company continues to adapt to industry trends and remains competitive globally.
About You:
We're looking for a commercially focused, confident, and capable executive with:
* Senior-level experience in the music or entertainment industry.
* A track record of delivering growth and building value, particularly through rights acquisition and commercial partnerships.
* A clear understanding of the music rights ecosystem and catalogue management.
* Experience leading teams across creative, commercial, and operational areas.
* Strong financial literacy and a measured, practical approach to risk and opportunity.
* The ability to work closely with founders and take full ownership of delivery.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership role at a company with strong foundations, creative energy, and real ambition. You'll have the autonomy to shape the next chapter of the business, backed by a team that values integrity, performance, and long-term thinking.
To apply please send your CV across to hannah.keighley@handle.co.uk
Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.