Overview

Head of Licensing and Partner Development

– United Kingdom. Office location: London or Birmingham.About the Role

Vacancy Name:

Head of Licensing and Partner DevelopmentCountry:

United KingdomOffice Location:

London or BirminghamAbout Us

Flexible/Agile Working: This hybrid role is based on a 60% onsite, 40% remote working model.Join RICS, a globally respected organisation that sets the highest ethical standards across land, real estate, construction, and infrastructure, supporting 140,000 professionals worldwide.At RICS, we are at the forefront of shaping the built and natural environment. As a prominent professional body, we empower our members with globally recognised qualifications, influential networks, and access to high quality resources.Role Purpose and Key Responsibilities

RICS is seeking a commercially driven and strategically minded

Head of Licensing and Partnership Development

to lead the growth of our professional development and learning products through high-impact licensing and partnership initiatives. This role is central to expanding our global reach and ensuring scalable, high-quality learning solutions.Develop and execute a global licensing and partnership strategy aligned with customer insight and market trends.Build strategic relationships with industry leaders, academic institutions, and professional bodies.Lead joint ventures, co-branded initiatives, and distribution partnerships that meet regulatory and accreditation standards.Oversee governance frameworks, project delivery, and financial performance of licensed products.Provide leadership to the licensing and partnership team, fostering a high-performance culture and continuous improvement.About You

You are a strategic thinker with a strong commercial orientation and a proven track record in licensing, partnerships, and business development. You bring excellent negotiation skills, stakeholder engagement capabilities, and a passion for delivering impactful learning solutions.Essential skills and experience:Extensive experience in licensing, partnership development, and strategic relationship management.Strong leadership and team management skills in a high-performance environment.Effective negotiation and contract management skills, with familiarity in IP licensing.Understanding of learning design principles and commercial strategy.Excellent communication, data analysis, and stakeholder influencing skills across global markets.Rewards and Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and financial security. This includes:25 days annual leave plus public holidaysPrivate medical insurance and wellbeing supportPension scheme, life assurance, and income protectionEnhanced family leave and volunteering opportunitiesEqual Opportunity EmployerRICS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, as we believe that our differences drive our performance. Please let us know if we can support you with any adjustments to our recruitment process.Candidates must have the correct right to work in the country where the role is based.How to Apply

To apply, please complete our short online application form. You will be asked to upload your CV and provide a statement explaining why this specific role at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors is an ideal opportunity for you, and how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.Please note that while we aim to keep adverts open for a reasonable period, we do reserve the right to close them early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

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