Intellectual Property and Commercialisation Manager

SBU/Department: Office of The Vice Chancellor – Research and Enterprise Services

FTE: 1.0 FTE (working 37 hours per week)

Duration of Contract: Permanent

Salary: UH8 £46,049pa to £58,225pa by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience

Annual Leave: 30 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year

Location: De Havilland Campus, Hatfield 

Main duties and responsibilities

We are recruiting an IP and Commercialisation Manager in our Innovation team within Research and Enterprise Services. The role will lead our Intellectual Property (IP) and Commercialisation activities and will be responsible for generating income and impact through the exploitation of University IP. Working with academic colleagues, postgraduate research students, potential partners and external bodies, the IP and Commercialisation Manager will exploit the University’s IP in support of the Department’s targets and University’s Strategy. This activity includes supporting creators of IP to apply for funding, find suitable potential licensees and to prepare suitable business cases and plans to support commercialisation ambitions for the University, including licensing and spin-out venture formation. 

Skills and experience required

The postholder will have a strong track record of success in IP and commercialisation. They will be substantially experienced in IP protection and commercialisation processes including the development of business plans, spin out formation, licensing, patenting, and associated contractual requirements. The postholder will demonstrate sound business acumen, making informed decisions based on data, assessment of risk and financial factors. The postholder will work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders including staff, investors, and external clients. The postholder will also be highly self-motivated, professional, and fully committed to delivering a high-quality service with a commitment to the University values. 

Qualifications required

Educated with a minimum of a Degree or equivalent professional qualifications or proven relevant experience 

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification. 

Internal applicants – please ensure you apply via your employee self-service portal. 

We regret that we are unable to offer UKVI sponsorship for this post; applicants will either hold UK Right to Work or demonstrate access to UK Right to Work before an offer is made. 

Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Lindsey Ranson - Head of Innovation l.j.ranson@herts.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 15 April 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Reference Number: REQ000678

Our vision is to transform lives: UH is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics, and recognise there are different ways applicants may achieve the criteria in this document. We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships and free Active Staff sessions, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts 

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