Licensing Executive

City Football Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Private healthcare and dental cover

Annual discretionary bonus

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme with 24/

7 GP support

Company pension and life assurance

Cycle to work

Give As You Earn

Discounted match tickets

City+ subscription

Stadium tour discounts

Retail and lifestyle offers

Job summary

City Football Group is hiring a Licensing Executive to support the Licensing Manager and Head of Licensing and New Business in delivering the programme from London. This is a hybrid role requiring three days in the office.

You will help manage product approvals, licensee reports and records while coordinating opportunities across internal teams and external partners. The role involves collaboration with Digital, Marketing, Finance and Legal teams, with occasional travel for licensee workshops

Qualifications

• Interest in sports merchandise and branding.
• Ability to organise and prioritise multiple tasks with deadlines.
• Clear and effective communication with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and maintaining accurate records.
• Collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused in a busy team.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day licensing activity across physical and digital products.
• Help manage product approvals and licensee reports.
• Maintain commercial records and support contract/finance administration.
• Contribute to market research and licensee workshops.
• Coordinate product opportunities and liaise with internal teams and external partners.

Skills

Interest in sports merchandise

Organisation & time management

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Proactivity & problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Licensing Executive

Location: London, GB

Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Based in London and working a hybrid pattern of three days a week in the office, this permanent full-time role plays an important part in supporting Manchester City’s global licensing programme and wider retail operation. You will help deliver day-to-day licensing activity across physical and digital products, working closely with internal teams and external partners to keep projects moving, products approved and opportunities growing. Some occasional travel will be required.

Who We Are

Manchester City is a football club rooted in East Manchester, with a story that began in 1880 and continues to grow today. Built on resilience, belief and togetherness, success on the pitch is driven by the moments and memories shared with millions of Fans around the world. City is known for its bravery, its determination to the very end and its strong connection to where we come from. With Mancunian roots and a global outlook, we are shaped by our Fans and driven by a long-term vision, from developing future talent to supporting the communities we call home. Together, we are creating the next chapter, the City way.

Within our Retail and Licensing team, we support the club’s global physical and digital licensing programme and wider retail activity. The team works across a diverse portfolio of licensees, product categories and internal stakeholders to protect the brand, grow commercial value and bring official products to fans around the world.

The Role

As Licensing Executive, you will support the Licensing Manager and Head of Licensing and New Business across the day-to-day delivery of the programme. This is a broad, hands-on role where organisation, accuracy and initiative will help you make a real difference from the outset.

You will help manage product approvals, track licensee reports, maintain commercial records and support contract and finance administration so that licensing activity is delivered smoothly and on time. You will also contribute to market research, licensee workshops and the coordination of product opportunities, helping the team identify new categories and strengthen the club’s official range.

The role also brings regular contact with colleagues across Digital, Marketing, Fan Membership, Legal and Finance, as well as with external licensees and retail partners. From supporting key commercial moments to keeping documentation and systems up to date, you will be part of a small, collaborative team where your contribution is visible and valued.

What You’ll Bring

• Interest in sports merchandise, brands and marketing, with a genuine enthusiasm for how licensing supports fans and commercial growth.
• Ability to organise and prioritise multiple tasks and live projects, while keeping track of detail and deadlines.
• Clear and effective communication skills, with confidence building positive relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and maintaining accurate records, trackers or shared systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively, take initiative and find practical solutions in a busy team environment.
• A proactive approach to learning, with an eye for detail and a willingness to develop within licensing and retail.

Why Choose Us

Working at Manchester City means being supported to do your best, with the flexibility and encouragement to look after your wellbeing. We are committed to helping our people learn, grow and thrive in a culture built on collaboration, openness and hard work.

As part of our team, you will receive:

• 26 days’ annual leave
• a day off for your birthday
• private healthcare and dental cover
• annual discretionary bonus
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP support
• company pension and life assurance

You can also enjoy:

• cycle to work
• Give As You Earn
• discounted match tickets
• savings in the City Store
• a free City+ subscription
• stadium tour discounts
• wider retail and lifestyle offers

Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Due to our safeguarding promise, all UK-based CFG roles will be subject to a DBS check upon commencing employment with us. This will be either a basic, standard or enhanced check depending on the job role and responsibilities.

City Football Group promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

before the 26th August 2026