Director of Licensing in Abingdon

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.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Director of Licensing to lead our Licensing, Rights, Reprints, and Permissions teams. This pivotal role is responsible for driving revenue and profit objectives while setting the strategic agenda for operations across specialist areas and regions. The successful candidate will play a key role in fostering cross‑functional collaboration and leading strategic initiatives to ensure profitable and sustainable trading.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve and exceed annual revenue targets, delivering on overall revenue and profit objectives.
• Design a 1–3 year business plan in collaboration with key stakeholders, ensuring flexibility to adapt to evolving trading environments.
• Identify and execute strategic projects to improve quality and sales operations, delivering measurable business benefits.
• Lead and inspire teams, providing a clear vision for operational effectiveness and revenue growth.
• Optimize team structure and resources to ensure operational success.
• Monitor and report on revenue progress and trading conditions, enabling responsiveness to market changes.
• Drive compliance with company trading and terms policies to protect profitability and business value.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to enhance coverage across various territories.
• Represent the company externally at conferences, events, and industry networks, maintaining a presence and gathering market insights.

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Experience in a licensing or rights environment, with a strong understanding of sales demands and team support needs.
• Proven experience in leading and motivating teams.
• In‑depth knowledge of copyright and the book/journals trade.
• Familiarity with key business models and industry stakeholders.

Skills and Behaviors

• Strong influencing skills with the ability to drive results and set a clear agenda.
• Excellent communication skills, both upstream and downstream within the organization.
• Positive and flexible attitude, with a willingness to take on diverse tasks and apply consistent effort and expertise.
• Proactive and independent working style, with the ability to delegate effectively.
• Willingness to travel to events, conferences, and book fairs as required.
• Target‑driven approach with the ability to manage sales plans and delivery.
• Strong relationship‑building skills with internal colleagues and external stakeholders.

Additional Information

Closing Date: Tuesday 7th April 2026

What we offer in return

• An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic, flexible working culture.
• 25 days annual leave per year plus a day off for your birthday.
• 3 additional discretionary days off during the holiday season at the end of the year.
• 4 paid volunteering days each year.
• Company funded single cover private medical insurance.
• Employee assistance programme – offering 24/7 well‑being support.
• Share Match – Plan that matches every share purchased with two free shares.
• Pension scheme.
• Life assurance, plus optical and medical care.

If you have a disability, or face another barrier, and would like to request an adjustment to assist your participation in the hiring process and/or in the advertised position, please contact recruitment@tandf.co.uk. Your request will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.

Taylor & Francis Group, an Informa Business. 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.