Make a Global impact with ASC
Join the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) www.asc-aqua.org, a leading international non-profit driving responsible aquaculture worldwide. ASC is founded on, and committed to, transforming seafood farming by championing the making of real and meaningful change.
About the Role
ASC are seeking a generalist Licensing Manager to join our growing team and play a critical role in ensuring the integrity, reach and impact of the ASC label. The ASC label is a globally recognised trademark that assures consumers seafood has been sourced responsibly. Protecting and managing its trademark use is critical to maintaining stakeholder trust and credibility.
As Licensing Manager, you will:
- Act as ASC’s first point of contact for licence holders, internal teams and external agents/stakeholders
- Lead the delivery of ASC’s Feed licensing programme and support development of new licensing approaches as ASC continues to grow
- Strengthen licensing processes, including policy development, governance and data management
- Ensure compliant and consistent use of the ASC trademark globally
This is a highly collaborative role, working across teams including Brand, Marketing, Assurance, Standards, Finance, and Market Development, as well as with various external partners, agents and licensing stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Managing licensing agreements and reviewing trademark use
- Providing guidance on licensing policies, compliance, and processes
- Improving and developing licensing frameworks and documentation
- Working with external partners to ensure accurate reporting and data oversight
- Supporting monitoring of unauthorised trademark use
- Building strong relationships across a global, remote organisation
Is this the role for you?
We’re looking for someone who:
- is experienced in licensing management, compliance and/or governance related roles.
- enjoys getting ‘into the details’ adopting a ‘hands-on’ approach to legal, policy, data and process management
- is a confident communicator/influencer with exceptional client engagement focus (consumer/commercial mindset)
- can take financial information and link this to compliant credit control and income data
- can effectively prioritise and manage conflicting expectations well, with a positive, proactive outlook
- has a dynamic working style, able to evolve and support change in an international environment
Bonus if you have:
- Experience in certification, sustainability, and/or the food/seafood sector
- understands the role licensing (trademark and brand protection) plays in third-party sustainability labels
- Managed international/global licensed trademark labels linked to well-known brands
- Additional language skills in addition to fluent English
Pay range and compensation package
Salary: circa 40,500 – 45,500 based on credentials & experience.
Benefits: Minimum of 25 days holiday, pro-rata as accrued, with generous local benefits including Pension and a free coffee each week on ASC.
Why Join ASC?
- Be part of a mission and impact-lead NFP organisation creating real environmental and social impact, globally!
- Work with a varied global network of experts, agents, clients and partners
- Flexible, remote working environment
- Opportunity to shape and grow a key organisational function, creating meaningful impact for generations to come
How To Apply
Apply by one-click apply. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a two-stage interview process. Interviews will generally be held via Teams.
To find out more about joining our growing global team who are Setting The Standard for Seafood check out our careers page: https://asc-aqua.org/about-asc/careers/
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
ASC are a proud member of Inclusive Employers – EDI experts for inclusive workplaces. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and is a proud member of Inclusive Employers. ASC welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups. If you have any accessibility needs, please let our hiring teams know at any selection stage.
ASC take data protection seriously. We will only use any personal information in connection with your application. If your application is unsuccessful, we will keep your information as per our privacy policy, found on our website.
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