Licensing Executive

• ️ Licensing Executive

Location: Hybrid working, based at London Stadium

Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (flexibility required) A Minimum of 3 days in the office

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  Matchday Commitment: Occasional flexibility to work a small number of evening and weekend fixtures throughout the season.

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  ️ Join West Ham United

We are looking for a highly proactive, organised and enthusiastic Licensing Executive to join our Commercial team. Reporting to the Licensing Lead, you will play a key role in the day-to-day management and continued growth of the Club's licensing programme, helping deliver best-in-class licensed products that strengthen our brand, engage supporters and drive commercial success.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy building strong relationships and have a passion for consumer products, brand marketing and football, we'd love to hear from you.

Position:

What You'll Be Doing

As Licensing Executive, you'll support the successful delivery of the Club's licensing programme by:

✅ Supporting the day-to-day management of existing licensees and developing strong working relationships to maximise revenue opportunities and fan engagement.

✅ Managing the online product approval process from initial design concepts through to sampling and final approval, ensuring every product reflects West Ham United's brand standards.

✅ Proactively requesting, monitoring and analysing royalty reports through the online submission portal.

✅ Working closely with the Partnership Management and Marketing teams to deliver licensing partner rights, including coordinating player commercial appearances.

✅ Onboarding new licensees by providing brand assets, guidelines and training on Club processes.

✅ Tracking licensing agreements, contractual rights and maintaining accurate overview documents.

✅ Ensuring all manufacturing information and compliance documentation is accurately maintained and kept up to date.

✅ Supporting the planning and delivery of licensee meetings, events and attending industry exhibitions, including Brand Licensing Europe.

✅ Identifying opportunities to improve processes, strengthen partnerships and contribute to the continued growth of the Club's licensing programme.

Requirements:

• About You

We're looking for someone who combines excellent organisation with commercial awareness and a proactive mindset.

Essential Skills & Experience

✔️ 1–2 years' experience in Brand Licensing, Consumer Products or a similar commercial environment.

✔️ Highly driven to deliver elite outcomes through a proactive, energetic and solutions-focused approach.

✔️ Exceptional attention to detail with strong organisational and process management skills.

✔️ A high level of numeracy and confidence analysing financial information and royalty reports.

✔️ Excellent planning skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

✔️ Outstanding relationship management skills with the confidence to work with internal teams, external partners and senior stakeholders.

✔️ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

✔️ Experience using online product approval and royalty reporting systems.

✔️ A genuine interest in football culture, consumer trends, retail and sustainability best practice.

✔️ Comfortable supporting commercial activity involving elite athletes at player appearances.

Why Join West Ham United?

Joining West Ham United means becoming part of an ambitious Club where innovation, teamwork and excellence drive everything we do.

You'll have the opportunity to:

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  ️ Help shape one of football's most recognised licensing programmes.

Work with leading brands, commercial partners and industry professionals.

Develop your career in an exciting football environment.

Be part of a collaborative and supportive team delivering products enjoyed by supporters across the world.

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  Working Pattern

Standard working week: Monday to Friday

Flexibility is required to support a small number of evening and weekend matchdays during the season.

️ Hybrid working with your main base at London Stadium.

Other information:

Benefits on offer (may vary based on contract type and location)

• 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off
• Pension and life insurance
• Healthcare cash scheme
• Travel season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Priority access to apply for match tickets
• Discounted season tickets
• Staff discounts in the club store, café and our official partners products and services
• Discounted gym membership and onsite fitness room facilities
• Family friendly leave policies
• Company Social events

EDI Statement

• The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, aligning with the organisation’s business and tactical approach to eliminating barriers and addressing inequity. You agree to actively contribute to creating a discrimination-free and inclusive environment, ensuring equitable access to opportunities and benefits, while fostering a culture of dignity and respect that enables everyone to perform and achieve their potential.

• Candidates must demonstrate their capability and willingness to uphold best practices and procedures, promoting lasting positive change while eliminating biases and barriers to attracting, achieving, and supporting talent from all communities, regardless of background, circumstances, or protected characteristics.

Safeguarding

• The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to the safety and welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk of harm across all stakeholders. Everyone, including third parties who work with the Club or the West Ham Foundation, is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals. Successful candidates must undergo essential background checks before starting their employment, which may include screening of social media. The type of DBS check required will depend on the responsibilities of the position and may be basic, standard, or enhanced.

• The successful candidate agrees to proactively identify and respond appropriately to any concerns, and follow the Club's Safeguarding reporting procedures to report allegations of abuse, poor practice, or anything that may impact the welfare of a child, young person, or adult at risk without delay, within 24 hours, or as otherwise directed by the Club’s or the West Ham Foundation Safeguarding Team.