Working at Tate

Tate Commerce has ambitious plans to develop and grow its licensing business over the next few years, and this role is an exciting opportunity to create this change.

We’re looking for someone with strong business analysis skills and an excellent ability to manage relationships with a range of stakeholders within our network at Tate and with our corporate partners and prospective clients.

Experience of a wide variety of licensing deals will be essential, with an emphasis on a pro-active approach to exploring new business opportunities such as digital formats and brand license opportunities. In addition, we’re looking for someone with a good knowledge of intellectual property rights in relation to images and branding.

The Licensing Manager will report to the Licensing and Merchandise Director, working closely together to identify and actively seek new business opportunities, and working closely with the Corporate Partnerships team on joint licence plus partnership approaches. They will lead and inspire a team of 5 direct reports (4.4 FTE), and so good relationship management is essential.

Tate Enterprises Limited is the trading arm of Tate. We strive to ensure our opportunities are open to all – you can read more about our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion here.

We offer a great range of benefits including:

• Access to all our galleries and exhibitions, including staff previews
• Generous discounts in our shops and restaurants
• Access to a wide range of training
• Long service awards
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tate Benefits employee discount scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy.


Our jobs are like our galleries, open to all.

Tate Enterprises Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tate and covenants all profits to support Tate’s work and collection.