This is a challenging role requiring an energetic and self-motivated individual with a background in managing and commercialising early stage intellectual property (IP). You will have an educational and industrial background in a life science, physical science or engineering discipline and demonstrable competencies in technology-related project management and opportunity development.

Working closely with other members of the Commercialisation Team, you will contribute to the development and implementation of the University’s IP licensing strategy and support the achievement of ambitious performance targets.

You will have extensive experience of partnership building and managing industry focused co-development activities, bringing strong negotiation, analytical, planning and implementation skills to drive licensing opportunities that generate impact and financial returns for the University. Essential to this role is demonstrating initiative, a flexible approach and building effective commercial relationships between internal and external stakeholders. You will use your sound commercial opportunity assessment experience, robust project management skills and experience of technology-led innovation to deliver successful outcomes.

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

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.

And much more! 

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Mike Morris, Head of Licensing

Email: M.Morris2@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 09 Jun 2026

Section: Professional & Managerial

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum