Licensing Manager (Fixed Term Contract – 3 Days/Week)

Location: United Kingdom / Remote
Contract Type: Fixed Term – 9 Months
Schedule: Part-Time (3 Days Per Week)

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.

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.

Desirable:

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.

Why Join Pearson?

At Pearson, we believe learning opens up opportunities, creating better lives through education. This role is a great opportunity to be part of that mission—helping Pearson expand its global reach through smart licensing strategies, while enjoying the flexibility of a part-time schedule.

Apply today to be part of a dynamic, mission-driven team bringing world-class content to educators and learners across the globe.

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