About us. Alamy isn't just a global visual content platform; it's the fuel that ignites the imaginations of leading brands like Netflix, Ogilvy, and Red Bull. We offer millions of fresh, high-quality photos, vectors, videos, and 360-degree experiences. Our diverse community of over 150,000 creators from around the world is at the heart of everything we do. We empower them, and in turn, they empower our customers to find the perfect visual asset for any project. We believe in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where calculated risks and creative solutions are celebrated. We are constantly pushing boundaries and innovating to stay ahead of the curve. Our Values Define Us: Your Success is Our Success: We are obsessed with customer satisfaction and building lasting partnerships. Together We Rise: Teamwork is key. We learn from each other and celebrate achievements together. Never Stop Growing: We are on a continuous quest for improvement, always striving to be better than yesterday. Embrace the Challenge: We are not afraid to take calculated risks in pursuit of audacious goals. Do the Right Thing, Always: We operate with integrity and respect in everything we do. Alamy is more than just a platform; it is a dynamic hub for visual storytelling. Join us and be part of the future of creativity. The Opportunity. Following the appointment of Emily Shelley as the PA Media Group Chief Executive Officer, we are seeking a new Managing Director for Alamy. This position offers the chance to build on the foundations that Emily laid leading the expanding global platform after its acquisition in 2020. Emily has driven the business and its technology forward to respond to changing visual trends and customer needs around licensing, while remaining true to the original roots of Alamy as a home for all creators, agencies, and libraries to find global buyers and a fair contribution for their content. Alamy operates as a stand-alone business within PA Media Group, and you will be responsible for all aspects of leadership and will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer of PA Media Group. You will be responsible for Alamy's trading performance including setting budgets, ensuring expected revenues and profits are met, and measuring financial performance through monthly management accounts and OKRs. Additionally, you will collaborate with the board and the PA Media Group Executive Team to agree and execute Alamy's strategy. Your key focus will be driving sustained growth from both domestic and global markets and l continuing the digital transformation of the business, leveraging strong commercial and product skills to achieve profitable growth. Ensuring high-quality service to customers across all aspects of Alamy's operation will also form a critical aspect of your role. Leadership skills are paramount. You will set the company's vision, communicate effectively both internally to staff and externally to appropriate markets, and take ownership of Alamy's success. With a team of 200 people, primarily located in Oxfordshire and Kerala (India), plus a satellite sales team in New York, this role offers an exciting chance to shape Alamy's future success. Skills we value in this role. Leadership Ability to creates and communicate a clear and compelling view for the future of the business and empowers others to deliver on it. Strategic thinking Possesses strategic clarity, has clear external focus and understanding of the market, thinks holistically and imaginatively to generate a real vision for the business. Decision making and problem solving. Makes decisions in a timely and effective way. Deconstructs complex problems, interrogates information, and balances arguments expertly to reach decisions. Driving Performance. Establishes priorities and sets clear goals to ensure results. Models unequivocal focus on task, passion, drive, perseverance, and energy. Essential Requirements. Proven global business leadership ideally within the tech or media sectors. Experience setting and leading digital transformation programmes. Experience building and implementing growth strategies both organically and inorganically in dynamic markets. Proven leadership of engaged global and remote teams. Strong financial and corporate governance knowledge Excellent stakeholder management skills and a track record of delivering shareholder value. What We Offer. Alongside a competitive salary and bonus, we offer a comprehensive benefits package with a focus on well-being including: Private healthcare. 5 weeks holiday (in addition to 8 public holidays) Holiday purchase option Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. Company pension Life Assurance (4x salary) Wellbeing day Volunteering day Inclusion. We are working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment and as well as your skills and experience we are also focused on who you are and what else you can bring. Alamy and PA Media Group aims to make our opportunities accessible to all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, contact us.