Commercialisation Licensing Associate

Overview

Interviews expected to be held Thursday 9th April 2026.

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

• Commercialisation Licensing Associate: support the University’s Intellectual Property (IP) Licensing team to identify potential licensing opportunities, respond to external enquiries, issue quotes, and build relationships with customers who use our online licensing portal.
• Work with Licensing Managers to assist the commercialisation process by enabling industry partners to access the results of University research through straightforward commercial transactions.

• Strong interest in science and technology and its commercial development and exploitation.
• Some experience in sales and/or account handling, preferably in a business-to-business role.
• Ability to build strong relationships with key customers and communicate proficiently through online platforms and email.

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information please visit:

• 26 days holiday plus approximately 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Health and Wellbeing:
  Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our campus gym with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development:
  Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes.

And much more!

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