Commercialisation Licensing Associate
Job Title: Commercialisation Licensing Associate
Job Location: Leeds, UK
Job Location Type: Hybrid
Job Contract Type: Full-time
Job Seniority Level: Entry level
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. Do you want to play a role in helping industry to access the results of our University research? Do you have experience of sales and/or account handling and possess strong communication and organisational skills? We are seeking a pro-active individual to work in the role of Commercialisation Licensing Associate. As a member of the Commercialisation Team, you will help in the development of commercialisation activities in one of the largest research-intensive universities in the UK. The University has placed innovation and impact as a key objective in an ambitious institutional strategy; by increasing commercialisation support and business interaction activities, we are working to fully realise the potential impact of our research across society. As Commercialisation Licensing Associate, you will 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. Working alongside our Licensing Managers, you will assist the commercialisation process by enabling industry partners to swiftly access the results of exciting University research through straightforward commercial transactions. You will have a strong interest in science and technology and its commercial development and exploitation combined with some experience in sales/and or account handling, preferably in a business-to-business role. You will be able to build strong relationships with key customers and be proficient at communication 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: For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: What We Offer In Return- 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
- Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance.
- Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art 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 are also available.
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