Head of Touring Entertainment Merchandise

Head of Touring Music & Entertainment - Merchandise

From £60k (dependent on experience)

Central London Office

Hybrid working opportunities

Permanent, full-time or part-time option available

A leading Music & Entertainment company is looking for a Head of Touring to lead their merchandise touring operations team out of the London office. This role is responsible for all aspects of supporting live music tours, ensuring smooth coordination across multiple departments including production, merchandise, sales, account management, logistics, and finance, while working closely with global artists.

What you'll do:

• Lead and develop the touring department, with a focus on merchandise operations.
• Plan and manage tours, ensuring smooth logistics, inventory control, and on-the-road support.
• Liaise with artists, managers, and tour teams to align on objectives and product ranges.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and reconciliations; deliver accurate financial reports.
• Oversee vendor relationships, staffing, and quality control at shows and events.

What we're looking for:

• Strong previous experience in the music industry, particularly in merchandise.
• Proven leadership, confidence managing a team, and strong communication skills.
• Excellent multitasking, time-management, organisational, and strategic planning abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook).
• Familiarity with Cloud-based software tools, AtVenu, and MyPOS is ideal.
• Strong knowledge of European geography.
• A true passion for the music and entertainment industry!