For The Intellectual Property Rights - Nottingham, United Kingdom - British Geological Survey

British Geological Survey

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Nottingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Officer
BGS IPR & Legal Services Team

Location:
BGS headquarters in Keyworth, Nottingham

Grade:
UKRI - Band C

Salary:
£28,498 to £29,922 (depending on qualifications and experience)

Hours:
Full-time - 37 hours a week (some flexible working options may be available, including a small amount of remote working, in line with BGS policy)

Contract type:
Fixed term (12 months)

Closing date: 11th February 2024

A great benefits package is offered, including an outstanding pension scheme (with a very generous employer contribution - on average 27% of your pay), 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and access to flexi-time

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Officer to join the BGS IPR & Legal Services Team in Keyworth, Nottingham.

This is a great opportunity to develop your legal skills within the area of Intellectual Property Rights in an established legal department.

The key duties / responsibilities will include:

Carrying out IPR reviews of BGS outputs to establish if the correct IPR permissions / approvals are in place for publication
Communicating clearly to colleagues any actions required to ensure their outputs satisfy Intellectual Property Rights law, with a particular focus on Copyright
Reviewing and interpreting contractual / written agreements, to establish IPR ownership and publication rights related to works generated under project agreements and contracts
Reviewing publication licences ensuring they adhere to the relevant BGS / UKRI policies
Being the point of contact for IPR related queries, both internal and external in nature.

This role will successfully build on any prior knowledge particularly focused on Copyright within academic and commercial operations and contractual interpretation of IPR clauses.

About you

The post is likely to include some occasional travel within the UK, so the ability and a willingness to travel would be desirable.

BGS has a hybrid working policy and, once the postholder has established themselves in the role, a small amount of remote working would be available and the relevant equipment provided.

Please note - you will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during your employment.
Please also refer to the additional specific essential and desirable skills criteria for this post.

About us

The British Geological Survey (BGS) is an applied geoscience research centre that belongs to UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and is affiliated to the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC).

It is a world leading geological survey whose core mission is to advise government of science related to the subsurface and to undertake applied research to solve earth and environmental issues, both in the UK and globally.

It is funded directly by UKRI, as well as through research grants and private sector contracts.

We strive to promote equality and diversity across our organisation in order to continuously improve our scientific and organisational efficiency As such, we aim to have a workforce with employees from all backgrounds with people who are passionate about earth science and who share our dedication to work for the good of the environment and the benefit of society.

How to apply
Applicants are required to include a CV and covering letter outlining their suitability for the role. We would stress the importance of this paperwork in our selection process.

Intellectual Property Rights Officer:
Skills Specification

Criteria to be assessed at Shortlist 'S' and Interview 'I' Stage_

Qualifications

Essential_

Desirable

Experience

Essential_
Experience in an office environment and of working as part of a team (S&I)
Experience of dealing with complex problems and providing practical advice/options (S&I)
Desirable_
A background in a legal environment and some legal training (S&I)
Experience of reviewing, proofreading, and drafting legal documents (S&I)

Knowledge

Essential_
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access (S)
Desirable_
Some knowledge of Intellectual Property Rights with a focus on Copyright (S&I)
Ability to interpret and effectively communicate often complex contractual clauses (S&I)

Skills & abilities

Essential_
Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills (S&I)
Good attention to detail (S&I)
Ability to manage and prioritise work independently and problem solve (S&I)
Desirable_

Personal qualities

Essential_
Able to express themselves clearly and concisely (I)
Logical and methodical in their approach (S&I)
Able to work flexibly as part of team (S&I)
Able to engage customers in the implementation of revised procedures and documents (S&I)
Demonstrates an