Licensing Executive

Job Description

We are looking for a driven and commercially minded Licensing Executive to join our growing M&L division. Reporting to the Senior Licensing Lead, you will be responsible for developing and managing a portfolio of licensed product programs that bring the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] brand to fans around the world. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of sport, brand, and consumer products.

• License Management: Manage day-to-day relationships with existing licensees across apparel, accessories, collectibles, gaming, and lifestyle categories, ensuring contractual compliance, quality standards, and commercial targets are met.
• Business Development: Identify, prospect, and onboard new licensing partners globally, with a focus on growing brand presence in key markets including the UK, Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific.
• Contract & Legal Coordination: Support the negotiation and execution of licensing agreements in partnership with the legal team, ensuring terms protect the team's brand and deliver strong commercial returns.
• Royalty & Reporting: Monitor licensee royalty submissions, maintain accurate records, and produce regular performance reports for senior stakeholders.
• Product Approval: Oversee the product approval process, working with licensees and the brand team to ensure all licensed products meet [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s quality and brand guidelines.
• Market Intelligence: Track consumer trends, competitor licensing activity, and emerging categories to identify new commercial opportunities.
• Event Activation: Support licensee activations at race weekends, fan festivals, and retail events, maximising brand visibility and partner ROI.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with the Marketing, Partnerships, and Retail teams to align licensing activity with broader commercial and communications strategies.

Qualifications

Essential

• 2–4 years' experience in brand licensing, consumer products, or sports and entertainment commercial roles
• Strong understanding of licensing deal structures, royalty models, and contract fundamentals
• Proven ability to manage multiple commercial relationships simultaneously, delivering results under pressure
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with confidence engaging stakeholders at all levels
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking a data-driven approach to decision-making

Desirable

• Experience within Formula 1, motorsport, or a broader sports or entertainment organisation
• An existing network within the licensed consumer products industry
• Familiarity with brand approval workflows and product development processes
• Experience working with international licensees across multiple territories

Additional Information

We believe great people deserve great rewards. That's why we offer a competitive benefits package featuring generous holidays, exciting staff events, and a range of car schemes; plus a competitive salary and performance-related bonus.

Based in the heart of London, you'll work from our modern, collaborative office, with regular travel to our Grove, Oxfordshire headquarters. The role also offers the unique opportunity to attend race weekends and travel internationally across the F1 calendar.

Join a fast-paced, future-thinking team that's driving innovation and pushing past engineering boundaries.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.