JOBS

LAST UPDATED 05/10/2026: Full details on job roles that we are currently hiring for can be found below.

CURRENTLY HIRING:

• Director of Theatrical, EMEA (Toho Europe / Anime Ltd)

• Junior Licensing Manager (Toho Europe / Anime Ltd)

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TITLE: Director of Theatrical, EMEA (Toho Europe / Anime Ltd)

JOB TYPE: Full time, with a 6 month probationary period

SUPERVISOR / LINE MANAGER: Chief Contents Officer, Toho Europe (Andrew Partridge)

LINES OF REPORT:

• CCO (Andrew Partridge, Toho Europe)
• CEO (Kheyria Kasim, Anime Ltd)
• GM, FR (Timothy Killan, Anime Ltd)

LINE REPORTS (currently):

• Senior Theatrical Product Manager, UK (Mat leave, Nov 26-27)
• Theatrical Product Manager, UK
• Theatrical Marketing Manager, UK (to hire)
• Theatrical Product Manager, FR (to hire)
• Theatrical Marketing Manager, FR (to hire)

OBJECTIVES OF THIS ROLE

• Oversee the growth of existing active territories for theatrical for Anime Limited & Toho Europe across types of film managed.
  
• Manage the expansion of Toho Europe and, it’s subsidiary company, Anime Limited’s  theatrical business across EMEA territories by identifying key areas, method to launch and how to manage and generate the best ROI.
  
• Work closely with the Chief Contents Officer of Toho Europe and management staff in the U.K. and France for Anime Ltd to maximise relationships with the theatrical industry in Europe.
  
• Maintain and develop new relationships with film festivals across Europe for the group and deploy those relationships where required for strategy on new films.
  
• Design deployment for high-level theatrical projects both 1^st and 3^rd party for the group across animation and live action.

DAILY AND MONTHLY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage forecast for Europe: Work with Anime Ltd’s management team and the theatrical teams in each territory (UK & FR) and beyond to establish an accurate forecast alongside P&A requirements annually for both the TEU and AL distribution channels theatrically as applicable, adjusting month-by-month as required for management reporting.
  
• Manage existing theatrical operations: Oversee the operations per country of theatrical with respective Theatrical PMs per territory and relevant marketing teams to ensure performance is on target and teams are fully aware of upcoming workload, slate etc.
  
• Setup & P&L for new territory theatrical: As required, establish key territories to launch in alongside CCO, spec out requirements budgetary and otherwise for launch and deploy in territories.  Measure & iterate based on performance results.
  
• Festival strategy: Refine & enhance the current festival strategy & calendar for the group based on both 1^st and 3^rd party content including any budgetary requirements for them.  Bespoke strategies for top level films on a case-by-case basis as well.
  
• Deliver top-down strategy: Work closely with Brand Management in Japan and with the CCO in Europe to help develop the local level priorities then communicate to the theatrical teams so they are aware of the priorities for promotion and can remain within budget on them.
  
• Maintain relationships theatrical and festivals: Develop and maintain relationships with exhibitors and festivals across Europe, travelling to events as required.
  
• Finance reporting: Work with local Theatrical PMs and finance team to ensure both AR and AP for theatrical are aligned and support team as required to ensure this happens.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Existing reports: Manage the existing Theatrical Product Managers in the U.K.
  
• New reports: Any and all hires related to theatrical business in existing or future territories.

Skills and qualifications (required):

• Ability to speak, read, & write effectively in English at business level or higher
• Ability to speak, read, & write effectively in French at business level or higher
• Previous experience in comparable senior distribution role is a must.
• Proven understanding of the European theatrical landscape.
• Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving
• Effective communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively in a small business focussed on teamwork
• Ability to work legally in the France or the U.K.

Skills and qualifications (strongly desirable):

• Ability to speak, read, & write effectively in German, Spanish or Italian at business level or higher.
  
• Understanding of Japanese animation theatrical space

Understanding and proficiency in the following software packages:

• Mac OSX
• Microsoft Excel
• Airtable
• Basecamp or similar project management software
• Theatrical booking management software like MAICA, Vista or similar.

SALARY & BENEFITS:

Salary: Dependent on experience & location (Glasgow, London or Paris possible) but we expect the range to be in £75,000 – £90,000 GBP.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Approximately 90% of time spent on the job involves use of a video display terminal; therefore, successful applicant must be able to sit for extended periods and to utilize standard ergonomics practices. While the primary place of work is in an office environment, employees MUST be able to travel both domestically and internationally as needed. Employees will be given sufficient notice of travel in advance to plan ahead, should travel be required.

As part of a multi-media entertainment company with a focus on Japanese animation, employees may be subjected to work-related images including content such as: sexually explicit images, nudity, and graphic violence. Employees should be willing to work with this type of content. Anime Limited does not condone the viewing of this content where not work-related.

Employees will be subject to private information on a day-to-day basis that should be treated strictly and confidentially. As a result, the successful applicant will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement on acceptance of the job.

Anime Limited is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from those with caring responsibilities or other challenging circumstances requiring flexibility and support in their working lives.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

1. Application: Submit your CV and Covering Letter via e-mail to jobs@alltheanime.com, please note applications sent without a covering letter or comparable introduction method will not be considered. Submission deadline: 23:59 on November 4th

2. Timeline for interviews: Successful applicants will be notified one week after deadline for submissions on latest of November 9th if successful for interview, unsuccessful applicants will be informed by the same date.  Interviews may be run on a rolling basis depending on schedules / avails of candidates.

3. Interviews:

• If you pass the first phase of selection, we will conduct a short 15-20 minute interview in English with Toho Europe’s HR Manager and Chief Content Officer. This is expected to take place (depending on availability) the week of November 9th at latest.

• From there, the second interview will have a panel interview with relevant team members to get a better understanding of them. Second round interview expected to take place around an as-and-when available basis.

• This will be followed by a final round including the relevant members of the Toho Global team, usually maximum of one week later than the second round.

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ABOUT US

Toho Europe: The UK based subsidiary of TOHO Global, Ltd, international arm of Toho Co., Ltd.—Japan’s premier entertainment studio. With a rich history of storytelling, Toho is a global leader in the development, production, exhibition, and distribution of world-class live-action and anime content, including iconic motion pictures and television series.

In line with our commitment to global expansion, TU successfully integrated Anime Limited, Europe’s leading independent distributor of Japanese animation, into the Group in early 2026. This strategic move has solidified our footprint across the continent

Anime Ltd: Based out of Glasgow, Anime Limited is a pioneer in distribution for anime, producing physical and digital releases across the world with some of the top brands in Japanese animation. Working with titles like Cowboy Bebop, Attack on Titan, NEON GENESIS EVANGELION, Mobile Suit Gundam, Tokyo Ghoul, Your Name, Weathering With You, Mirai, and JUJUTSU KAISEN.

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TITLE: Junior Licensing Manager

JOB TYPE: Full time, with a 6 month probationary period

MAIN SUPERVISORS: Chief Contents Officer (Toho Europe), Managing Director (Anime Ltd)

OBJECTIVES OF THIS ROLE

• Participate in and support the work of the contents team at Anime Ltd & Toho Europe across the value chain including licensing in and licensing out.  Moving from support to a front-facing role over the first year of the job.
  
• Support the logistical work for the content team including approvals with key stakeholders in the acquisition process.
  
• Support the contents team from a licensing-out standpoint as well – learning & participating in the value chain of selling acquired content for both Anime Ltd and Toho Europe as applicable.

DAILY AND MONTHLY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate works: Read scripts / source material / watch works in progress & final works then draft succinct assessments the project’s creative and commercial potential.
  
• Rights management: Taking ownership of ensuring rights databases are up to date & coordinate with relevant stakeholders to make sure information is logged.
  
• Management of active licenses (inbound) Work closely with the Managing Director of Anime Ltd and Chief Content Officer of Toho Europe to keep track of all licenses and draft renewal proposals where necessary.
  
• Tracking offers: Manage project tracking & offer lists, keeping them up to date.
  
• New opportunity focus: Identify new producers and talent relationships.
  
• Festival & event prep: Organize and manage a tracking list of film titles ahead of each prominent film market i.e Berlin, Anime Japan, Cannes. Anime Expo and TIFFCOM
  
• Festival prep: Assist in setting meetings and managing the schedule during each film market.
  
• Research specific projects (e.g new media, audience trends etc) and write concise summaries of opportunities as they arise.  Also look out for Event Cinema opportunities and be proactive in finding new partnerships
  
• Support outbound licensing functionality, observing decision making & negotiating and managing approvals with licensing partners.
  
• Network development: Attend screenings & events, write reports and meet new contacts.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This role has no supervisory requirements at present.

Skills and qualifications required

• Ability to speak, read, & write effectively in English at business level or higher
• Proven understanding of the licensing business and how to manage partners on a sales in and sales out basis.
• Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving
• Effective communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Critical eye to content evaluation both on a creative and commercial basis.
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively in a small business environment with an emphasis on teamwork.
• Ability to work legally in the United Kingdom
• Understanding of the film and television basis at a basic level commercially as well as creatively.

Skills and qualifications (strongly desirable):

• At least 1-3 year’s experience in the acquisitions space for film & TV.
• Ability to speak, read, & write effectively in Japanese at business level or higher.
• Ability to speak, read, & write effectively in French at business level or higher.
• Active experience in the licensing business (acquisition of content from IP holders and/or sales out to platforms) in the film & television space.
• Active commercial experience in the Japanese animation & live action space.

Understanding and proficiency in the following software packages:

• Mac OSX
• Microsoft Excel
• Airtable
• Basecamp or similar project management software
• Google Apps / Dropbox
• VLC

SALARY & BENEFITS:

Salary depending on experience in similar roles but expected to be in range of £28,000 and £42,000 depending on banding.

Enhanced holiday time allowance inclusive of public holidays as covered in the employee contract.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Approximately 90% of time spent on the job involves use of a video display terminal; therefore, successful applicants must be able to sit for extended periods and to utilise standard ergonomics practices.  While the primary place of work is in an office environment, employees MUST be able to travel both domestically and internationally as needed.  Employees will be given sufficient notice of travel in advance to plan ahead, should travel be required.

As part of a multi-media entertainment company with a focus on Japanese animation, employees may be subjected to work-related images including content such as: sexually explicit images, nudity, and graphic violence.  Employees should be willing to work with this type of content. Anime Limited does not condone the viewing of this content where not work-related.

Employees will be subject to private information on a day-to-day basis that should be treated strictly and confidentially.  As a result, the successful applicant will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement on acceptance of the job.

Anime Limited is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from those with caring responsibilities or other challenging circumstances requiring flexibility and support in their working lives.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

1. Application: Submit your CV and Covering Letter via e-mail to jobs@alltheanime.com, please note applications sent without a covering letter or comparable introduction method will not be considered. Deadline to submit: 23:59 on October 16th

2. Timeline for interviews: Successful applicants will be notified one week after deadline for submissions on October 23rd end of day for interview, unsuccessful applicants will be informed by the same date.

3. Interviews:

• If you pass the first phase of selection, we will conduct a short 15-20 minute interview in English with Toho Europe’s HR Manager and Chief Content Officer. This is expected to take place (depending on availability) the week of October 26th or nearest date after.
  
• From there, the final candidates will have a panel interview with relevant team members to get a better understanding of them. Second round interview expected to take place around first week of November depending on availablities.

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