Licensing Executive - Abingdon, United Kingdom - Taylor and Francis

Taylor and Francis

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Abingdon, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Company Description

Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge, and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world.

It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100.

Taylor & Francis is one of the world's largest publishers of high-quality, peer reviewed scholarly journals, books, e-books and reference works.

We empower learners, thinkers and doers with trusted knowledge that advances research and enriches lives. We bring together diverse people, ideas and opinions to validate and publish the experts, theories and truths that matter. And we've been doing this in an unbroken arc since 1798.

Our purpose is to foster human progress through knowledge.

We strongly believe that this requires us to encourage and examine different ideas and voices, so that any work that meets our exacting levels of quality deserves to be included in our publications.

This requires open minds, the opportunity for robust debate, and the courage to defend perspectives that stand up to scrutiny, even if they conflict with our personal beliefs or values.

Because that's the only way to find the best obtainable version of the truth and, ultimately, foster human progress. If you agree, then we'd love to hear from you.

Closing Date - 3rd February 2023

Job Description:

Key Accountabilities

Analyse the current Taylor & Francis Journals portfolio and align with scholarly research products in the ecosystem which content could be relevant to drive revenue
Build relationships with new partners and existing partners as defined by the Manager, Licensing to increase revenue and exposure
Create excellent partner and client relationships in person and via virtual meetings
Ensure meeting customer expectations by collaborating with internal stakeholders
Keep up to date with business news and developments related to intellectual property rights for content
Maintain strong knowledge of the publishing industry through the T&F business development programmes/courses and outside publishing organizations
Research prospects and generate revenue through new products as defined by the Manager, Licensing
Work with editorial to licence translations of journal special issues
Record and share with the licensing team any information that could have an impact on licensing revenue
Work with editorial to provide essential financial licensing information for journal acquisitions within a short deadline
Support and involvement with departmental projects

Qualifications:

Knowledge and Experience Required
The ideal jobholder will have the following knowledge and experience:

Good knowledge of copyright, preferably in scholarly publishing content
High profiency of MS Word and excel
Knowledge of the scholarly publishing industry
Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent
Previous licensing experience strongly preferred but not essential
Ability to build strong customer relationships
Understanding of Open Access licences

Skills and Behaviours Required

Good timemanagement, prioritization, planning and multitasking skills
Excellent verbal, listening and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Able to work independently
Ability to communicate at all levels
To be able to work under pressure
Able to work with confidently on a range of computer systems
Customer focused approach
Flexibility and adaptability with a can

- do attitude

Strong research skills
Ability to work in a fastpaced environment

Additional Information

25 days annual leave (discretionary 3 additional days at Christmas)
4 volunteering days annually
Day off for your birthday
Pension contributions
Seasonal social and charitable events
Training and development opportunities

Training And Professional Development:

We're passionate about ensuring you have all the tools and resources at your fingertips to reach your short and long-term career goals. We'll support you in your journey by working together on your own bespoke Taylor & Francis Development Plan, ensuring you have the resources, tools, support and coaching that will get you where you want to be.

Interview process:

Taylor & Francis Group an Informa Business

Being Yourself at Taylor & Francis
Taylor & Francis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We believe in and value diversity of people and thought, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where all colleagues can learn and succeed as their true selves.

Taylor & Francis recruits, develops, and retains colleagues without regard to any protected personal characteristics or other non-merit based factor.

Or better yet check out our LinkedIn 'Life' Page, highlighting our accomplishments, employees, and company culture.

It's also a good way of meeting our recruitment team, who will be happy to advise you on your journey here at T&F.