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Business Development Manager – Historical Content Acquisition
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Business Development Manager – Historical Content Acquisition
United Kingdom
Full Time
4 hours ago
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Key skills
Project Management
Negotiation
About this role
Role Overview
Develop and manage relationships with archives, government entities, historical institutions, and genealogy organisations across the UK and Ireland
Identify, evaluate, and negotiate opportunities for historical content acquisition and licensing
Lead content acquisition projects from discovery through digitisation, publication, and launch
Partner with Content, Product, Marketing, PR, and Research teams to maximise the value and impact of new collections
Monitor collection performance and support initiatives that drive member engagement and business results
Represent Ancestry at industry events and contribute expertise on historical records, archives, and genealogy
Requirements
5+ years' experience in business development, partnerships, content acquisition, licensing, or a related field
Strong relationship-building, negotiation, project management, and analytical skills
Experience working with archives, government agencies, cultural institutions, or similar organisations is highly desirable
Commercially minded, collaborative, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Interest in history, genealogy, archives, or historical records; knowledge of UK and Irish records is a plus
Willingness to travel regularly within the UK and Ireland, with occasional international travel
Benefits
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Competitive compensation
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