Are you a confident licensing professional with a passion for educational content and global markets? Pearson is seeking a Licensing Manager to support the licensing of our renowned K12 and Higher Education content across selected international territories. In this flexible, part-time fixed-term role, you’ll play a key role in maximizing the value of Pearson-owned intellectual property—developing global partnerships, negotiating deals, and helping to bring our content to more learners around the world. Location: United Kingdom / Remote Contract Type: Fixed Term – 9 Months Schedule: Part-Time (3 Days Per Week)
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Deliver Licensing Revenue: Achieve sales targets for Pearson Schools and select Higher Ed content across key international markets.
- Negotiate and Close Deals: Manage the end-to-end rights licensing process—from evaluating opportunities to finalizing contracts.
- Rights Management: Use Salesforce and IPM to check rights availability, grant options, manage contracts, and maintain accurate records.
- Build and Maintain Partnerships: Develop strong relationships with international licensees and identify new opportunities through events, fairs, and market research.
- Customer Engagement: Respond promptly to customer queries, share review materials, and ensure stakeholders are fully informed of available licensing content.
- Copyright Support: Process permission requests, raise invoices, and liaise with royalty teams to ensure accurate payments and contract compliance.
- Internal Collaboration: Work closely with editorial, marketing, and legal teams to support new content launches and ensure alignment with distribution strategies.
- Industry Representation: Represent Pearson at key industry events such as book fairs and licensing exhibitions.
What We’re Looking For:
Essential:- Proven experience in rights sales, particularly in K12 or Higher Education publishing.
- Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen.
- Confident user of rights databases and CRM systems (Salesforce preferred).
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and excellent administrative skills.
- Proactive, results-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
- A-level or degree-level education.
- Knowledge of copyright law and current licensing practices.
- Formal rights training (e.g. “Selling Rights” course).
- Fluency in an additional language.
- Experience working across international markets.