Talent Manager / Agent (Talent & Literary Agency)
Location: Chiswick, London (Near Turnham Green Tube Station) (With the option to work from home on Fridays)
Salary: Competitive
Vacancy Type: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday
At Bev James Management, we represent inspirational, ambitious and purpose-driven people. With a proven track record of growing and nurturing exceptional clients, we bring brands to the forefront of Television, Publishing, Events and Digital platforms.
We excel at turning brands into businesses and shining a light on remarkable people doing remarkable things. As Talent Manager, you'll play a central role in amplifying our clients' messages and driving their growth. Working closely with CEO Bev James and our Head of Talent, you'll manage and develop a diverse roster, build strong industry relationships, and generate new opportunities across broadcasting, media, brand partnerships, digital and live events.
What You'll Do
Talent Representation & Development
* Support and develop our roster, with a particular focus on clients in the Beauty, Food, and Fitness sectors, ensuring a consistent pipeline of opportunities.
* Identify and sign both established and emerging talent aligned with our mission.
* Attend client engagements as required (sometimes outside of normal working hours).
Business Development & Partnerships
* Build and maintain strong relationships with speaker agencies, broadcasters, brands, and licensing partners.
* Create and deliver tailored pitches across TV, brand, and licensing.
* Secure new opportunities that grow revenue streams and expand client visibility.
Strategy & Commercial Growth
* Formulate strategies to maximise client impact and build sustainable businesses around their brands.
* Lead on fee negotiations, contracts, invoicing, and payments for commercial deals.
* Stay ahead of industry trends and proactively explore new avenues.
Operations & Collaboration
* Coordinate diaries, travel, and logistics for talent.
* Work collaboratively with the wider team to ensure joined-up, efficient operations.
* Contribute flexibly to special projects when required.
About You
* Proven experience in a professional talent representation/agenting role, ideally spanning brands, broadcasting, media, events, digital, and licensing. We will also consider candidates with experience in part of a talent management 360A° remit, or candidates with established professional experience in client/account management within PR, brand partnerships, publishing, or television/media.
* Strong network of contacts across media, broadcasting, brands, and PR.
* Skilled at reading and negotiating contracts.
* Excellent written communication with high attention to detail.
* A proactive, ideas-driven self-starter who thrives both independently and in a team.
* Friendly, professional, and discreet with exceptional people skills.
* Highly organised, able to juggle multiple projects with strong time management.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary
* A workplace where your ideas are welcomed, valued, and listened to
* Recognition for your contributions and celebration of your successes
* The trust and autonomy to make decisions and work independently
* The support of a calm, nurturing, and collaborative CEO
* The chance to work closely with exceptional talent
* Opportunities to grow and develop within both the role and the company
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Bev James Management, please do not hesitate .
At Bev James Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone feels respected and empowered to contribute.
(Please note: Experience focused on recruitment or talent acquisition is not suitable for this position
