Licensing Executive - Maternity Cover

Licensing Executive - Maternity Cover

Application Deadline: 4 October 2026

Department: Commercial

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: London, UK

Description

Contract type: Fixed-term, maternity cover until November 2027, full-time

Reports to: Licensing Manager

Location: Premier League Offices, Paddington, W2 1HQ

The Premier League’s Partnerships and Licensing team are looking for a Licensing Executive who can support the team who are responsible for relationship management, contractual delivery and activation across all Premier League Partners and Licensees.

This is a fixed-term opportunity created to provide additional support during a period of maternity leave within the team. The Licensing Executive will work closely with the Licensing Manager and wider team while responsibilities are temporarily redistributed. The appointment will conclude at the end of the maternity-leave period, when the team returns to full capacity.

The successful candidate will be required to manage the day-to-day operational requirements of all Licensees, supporting the development of and approving product plans, working on marketing campaigns and ensuring contractual rights are delivered.

Who we are

The Premier League is home to some of the most competitive and compelling football in the world. The League and its Clubs use the power and popularity of the competition to inspire fans, communities and partners in the UK and across the world. The Premier League brings people together from all backgrounds. It is a competition for everyone, everywhere and is available to watch in over 1.2 billion homes in 189 countries.

We have a wide variety of responsibilities. These include organising the competition and its Handbook as well as managing the centralised broadcast and commercial rights. The work we do in conjunction with the Clubs also goes far beyond the 90 minutes. We support and provide a framework for youth development, we protect the organisation’s intellectual property, support the wider game and community programmes, undertake international development work and liaise with governing bodies and other leagues.

The Premier League is an equal opportunities employer and strives to create an inclusive culture where talent can flourish. We believe in the potential of everyone and open our doors to those who share those values. All appointments will be made based on merit; however, we particularly encourage applications from women, people from minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people.

Our hybrid-working model also allows you some variety on your place of work, offering you the chance to work from home on some days each week. Where possible, you will attend the office or site visits in line with our company policy. All staff liaise closely with their line manager to manage their time appropriately and according to their work and team requirements.

The Role

• Providing day-to-day operational and administrative support on all Licensee accounts.
• Working closely with Licensees on product development roadmaps, growth strategies and workflows across all licensed products.
• Coordinating with Clubs the approval process for licensed products to ensure they are compliant with the Premier League and Club guidelines.
• Coordinating the approval and delivery of Licensee campaigns, including support across Premier League digital platforms.
• Liaison with Premier League Clubs regarding their rights and obligations in relation to Licensees.
• Liaison with other Premier League departments (in particular, Broadcasting, Digital and Communications), agencies and other third parties in respect of licensed product and marketing.
• Working closely with the internal team to deliver marketing rights, including tickets, hospitality, merchandise and events.
• Tracking Licensee royalty reports and providing analysis on sales performance and royalties.
• Any further support where needed across our partners and licensees to ensure all rights are delivered.

Role Requirement

• Relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant experience of partner account management with operational/licensing focus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Well organised with an ability to prioritise effectively and work to deadlines.
• Attention to detail, proactive and methodical approach to tasks.
• A can-do attitude, inspires others through own positive attitudes, energy, and passion.
• Good understanding of football and an appreciation of the Premier League’s structure and context in the industry is desired but not required.

Our commitment to safeguarding includes implementing robust safer recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of individuals applying for roles that involve work with children and adults who are or may be at risk of harm. For further information, please see our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Guidance.

We will remove barriers that prospective candidates might face at any stage of our recruitment process. If you have a disability and would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact recruitment@premierleague.com.

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