Mike works with our clients and senior professionals across a wide range of disciplines. He previously headed up Sales, Marketing and Events for Red Bull and studied at Cranfield School of Management.
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- Intellectual Property Recruitment ,
Senior Counsel
London
|Job Title: Senior Counsel Location: London (Hybrid Working) Type: Permanent About the Organisation: We are partnered with a leading UK music industry group representing and supporting music publishers, songwriters and composers. Through their collective licensing and rights administration services, they protect, license and champion creators’ rights both in the UK and internationally. The Role: We are seeking an experienced Senior Counsel to act as a trusted legal advisor to the business, with primary responsibility for supporting our mechanical rights licensing operations. Reporting to the Group General Counsel, you will provide pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice across contracts, licensing, governance, compliance and dispute resolution matters. This is a senior, hands-on role requiring sound judgement, strong drafting skills and the ability to partner effectively with commercial and operational teams in a dynamic, member-led environment. Key Responsibilities: Provide clear, solution-focused legal advice on contracts, licensing, governance and regulatory matters. Draft, review and negotiate licensing agreements, commercial contracts and supplier arrangements. Support commercial negotiations and attend internal and external meetings as required. Identify, assess and escalate legal risks with practical recommendations. Ensure contractual frameworks appropriately protect members’ mechanical rights and interests. Support compliance across copyright, competition and data protection obligations. Assist with governance processes, regulatory submissions and statutory filings. Manage disputes, complaints and contentious matters, including coordinating with external counsel where required. Maintain strong legal operations, documentation standards and risk management practices. Contribute to broader group legal support as needs arise. The Ideal Candidate: You will be a qualified UK solicitor (or equivalent with strong UK/EU copyright expertise) with substantial post-qualification experience in media, entertainment, music publishing or collective rights management. You will bring: Strong expertise in copyright, mechanical rights and/or music publishing law. Experience advising on multi-territory licensing and international copyright frameworks. Proven capability in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements. Sound understanding of governance, regulatory compliance and dispute management. Excellent commercial judgement and risk awareness. Clear, confident communication skills with the ability to translate legal concepts for non-legal stakeholders. A collaborative, pragmatic and solutions-oriented approach. If you are a commercially minded legal professional seeking a senior role at the heart of the UK music industry, we would love to hear from you.
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- Events and Business Intelligence,
Journalist
Location
|US Journalist – Infrastructure Finance Salary: up to $100k Location: New York, Hybrid Company We're recruiting for an experienced financial journalist to join a well-established B2B media organisation covering infrastructure and energy markets. This is an excellent opportunity to become a key editorial voice in a fast-growing business with strong industry presence. This role is ideal for a commercially-minded journalist who thrives on building industry relationships, conducting interviews with senior market participants, and presenting at industry events. You'll join a small but ambitious team with clear growth plans. Responsibilities Research, write, and publish news articles and analysis on infrastructure and energy finance markets Conduct interviews with industry professionals including lenders, developers, advisors, and officials Build and maintain a network of industry sources and contacts Present at industry conferences including moderating panels and delivering editorial insights Support business development activities by providing content expertise and market intelligence Monitor market trends and contribute to research and data products Travel regularly within the US for conferences and industry meetings Collaborate with editorial leadership to maintain content quality and standards Requirements 2–5 years' experience in financial journalism, business journalism, or related editorial roles Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, finance, economics, or related field Excellent writing and editing skills with ability to translate complex financial concepts Strong interview and research skills with proven ability to cultivate industry sources Outgoing, confident personality comfortable with client meetings and conference presentations Experience or knowledge of infrastructure finance or energy finance sectors (preferred) Understanding of B2B media business models (preferred) Self-motivated with entrepreneurial mindset and strong commercial acumen Willing to travel regularly within the US Please send your CV to jess@caseltonclark.co.uk to be considered for this position. Caselton Clark are a specialist recruitment agency for media, events, exhibitions and conferences.
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- Events and Business Intelligence,
Marketing Manager
London
|Event Marketing Manager London Hybrid Salary – up to £44,000 The company: Our client is a leading provider of technology and business solutions. Their events portfolio brings together industry experts, thought leaders, and decision-makers to foster innovation and drive business growth. You will be responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies that attract, engage, and convert qualified delegates, ultimately contributing to business growth. The role: Develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategies for events. Drive delegate registration through use of multiple marketing channels including, social media, search marketing, email, telemarketing, and partnerships. Manage and optimise website SEO. Leverage marketing analytics and make data driven marketing decisions. Full management of event marketing budget. Work with the sales team to aid lead generation, as well as working with editorial and production teams to ensure marketing campaigns are aligned. Requirements & Key Skills: Minimum of 4 years of B2B events marketing experience Proven track record of developing and executing successful marketing campaigns. Strong understanding of digital marketing channels and strategies. Experience with marketing automation tools such as Marketo and Salesforce. Please send your CV to jess@caseltonclark.co.uk to be considered for this position. Caselton Clark are a specialist recruitment agency for media, events, exhibitions and conferences
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- Events and Business Intelligence,
Event Manager
London
|Position: Event Manager Contract: Full time/PermLocation: London/Hybrid Salary: £57/£60k The Opportunity The company is launching an exciting new event within the hospitality sector. This is a high-potential launch show, already gaining significant traction across the market, with strong backing from both industry leaders and government stakeholders. With circa 2,000 delegates already confirmed, the event is exceptionally well positioned from day one and offers an outstanding platform for long-term commercial growth. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Event Manager to join at the early stages of a show with clear momentum, significant market demand, and strong scalability within a $50bn+ global sector. The Role This is a true Event Manager position with full ownership and P&L responsibility. The successful candidate will take the lead on shaping the event strategy, building commercial performance, and delivering the long-term growth plan. Due to the infancy of the show, the role will initially require a strong commercial focus. You will manage two Sales Executives and will also carry your own personal revenue target during the first year(s) of launch. As the show scales, the intention is for a dedicated Commercial Manager to be introduced, allowing the Event Manager to focus more heavily on strategic development and event growth. The business operates with centralised and highly capable marketing and operations functions, providing excellent support and allowing the Event Manager to focus on driving the event forward. Commercial Performance & Growth Year 1 forecast revenue: circa £500k 40+ exhibitors expected in the first year Medium-term ambition: grow into a £2–3 million event over the next couple of years The individual joining at this stage will play a key role in helping to build and execute that growth plan. Who This Suits This opportunity will suit an Event Manager who is: commercially minded and comfortable owning revenue targets confident managing a small sales team motivated by building and scaling an event from early-stage to market leader excited by a role with genuine ownership and long-term progression
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- Events and Business Intelligence,
Commercial Manager
London
|Position: Commercial Manager Contract: Full time/PermSalary: £47,500 The Opportunity We are seeking a commercially driven and people-focused Commercial Manager to lead revenue delivery across the highly established Show. The flagship event within the hospitality calendar, generating approximately £2.5 million in annual revenue and operating at significant scale within the UK market. This is a true Commercial Manager role with leadership responsibility, strategic input, and personal revenue accountability. The Role The Commercial Manager will take ownership of approximately £1.5 million of the event’s revenue, with the remaining revenue generated via internal and international pavilions. You will have two direct line reports, two high-performing Sales Executives who require strong leadership, mentoring, and development to reach their full potential. This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact through nurturing and elevating the team. Core responsibilities include: Managing, coaching and developing two Sales Executives Driving team revenue performance and accountability Holding and delivering against personal sales targets Forecasting, pipeline management and reporting Strategic input into growth and commercial optimisation Ensuring consistent training, structure and performance standards This role balances hands-on commercial delivery with leadership and long-term revenue planning. Revenue & Scale Total event revenue: circa £2.5 million Revenue under this role’s direct control: circa £1.5 million Strong industry partnerships and established market position Significant opportunity to enhance performance and optimise commercial output Who This Suits This role will suit someone who: Has experience in exhibition or sponsorship sales Has line management experience and enjoys developing sales talent Is commercially strategic but still hands-on with revenue Thrives in an accountable, target-driven environment Is looking to join a stable, well-regarded events business with long-term opportunity
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- Events and Business Intelligence,
Commercial Partnerships Manager
London
|Commercial Partnerships Manager London | Hybrid Up to £60,000 basic + Uncapped OTE Financial Services Space Do you want to take ownership of a high-growth commercial function within a respected brand in the financial services space? Are you commercially driven, partnership-led and motivated by building something properly – not just hitting a number? This is an opportunity to own and grow sponsorship and partnership revenue across a well-established, highly engaged professional community. The platform is trusted by senior finance leaders and delivers value through events, content, digital channels and peer-to-peer engagement. The business has built significant credibility and audience scale. Now, they are ready to scale the commercial engine. The Role This is not a transactional sales role. You will take full ownership of sponsorship and partnership revenue, building a structured, repeatable commercial function while delivering short-term revenue growth. You will: Own end-to-end sponsorship sales – prospecting, pitching, negotiating, closing and renewals Sell integrated, cross-platform packages across: Events (digital and in-person) Webinars and demo days Sponsored reports and thought leadership Digital content and community activations Build and manage a strong pipeline from inbound and outbound activity Develop commercial packages, pricing strategy and sales collateral Build long-term, partnership-led relationships with senior stakeholders Work closely with marketing and community teams to shape commercially viable products Represent the brand confidently at events and industry gatherings This is a role for someone who enjoys both hunting new business and nurturing long-term strategic partnerships. About You We are looking for a commercially hungry, credible and organised sales professional who thrives in environments where there is ownership and autonomy. You will likely have: 3–6+ years’ experience in B2B sponsorship, media or event sales A proven track record of hitting revenue targets in the £300k–£1m range Experience selling integrated, multi-channel packages Confidence engaging senior stakeholders (Marketing Directors, Partnerships Leads, Founders, C-level) A partnership-led mindset rather than purely transactional selling Strong negotiation and commercial storytelling skills The discipline to manage pipeline and forecasting properly You may also bring an existing network across financial services, fintech, SaaS or professional services – although this is not essential. Most importantly, you will be: Driven by ownership and bonus Comfortable with ambiguity and building processes from scratch Entrepreneurial in mindset – thinking like a mini-CEO Motivated by long-term growth rather than short-term comfort Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
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Tim heads up our media business, working closely with our clients and with senior professionals from all disciplines. Tim was previously a senior executive at Informa Media and ran specialist media recruiter TTCS for 7 years.
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