Patent Admin Manager

G2 Legal; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IP firm in the UK is seeking a Patent Admin Manager to oversee client administration across UK locations. You will ensure efficient service delivery while leading a team and promoting continuous professional development. This role offers opportunities for growth and a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role within patent administration or IP support.
• Strong understanding of patent support processes and procedures.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and talent development skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the patent client administration function across UK offices.
• Implement consistent and efficient processes to enhance service delivery.
• Lead, develop, and motivate a team, fostering a positive and productive environment.

Skills

Leadership in patent administration

Understanding of patent support processes

Strong communication skills

Organizational abilities

Team management skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Our client is a leading IP firm with a strong presence across the UK. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, commitment to professional development and high standards of client service. With a diverse client base and a focus on innovation, the firm provides opportunities to work across a range of technically complex patent matters in a supportive and progressive environment.

About the Role

We are seeking a Patent Admin Manager to oversee the client administration function for patents across defined UK locations. The role focuses on ensuring consistent, efficient and high-quality service delivery, while aligning processes across offices. You will work closely with key stakeholders, including Group Heads, Office Heads, IT, Learning and other business support functions, to optimise workflows, enhance service standards and drive continuous improvement.

This is a leadership role, with responsibility for managing and developing a team, promoting a culture that reflects the firm’s values and ensuring effective talent development and continuous professional development for both yourself and your team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the patent client administration function across UK offices
• Implement consistent and efficient processes to enhance service delivery
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to align workflows and optimise efficiency
• Lead, develop and motivate a team, fostering a positive and productive environment
• Support continuous professional development and career progression within the team
• Monitor performance, identify areas for improvement and implement best practices

Skills and Experience Required

• Proven experience in a leadership role within patent administration or IP support
• Strong understanding of patent support processes and procedures
• Excellent leadership, team management and talent development skills
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to foster a culture of excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing team
• Exposure to a wide range of patent administration activities across multiple offices
• Supportive and collaborative environment with clear opportunities for professional growth

Apply today or contact Antony Setford for more information.

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