Rights Executive (Maternity Cover) - part time in London

Job Description

Taylor & Francis Books Division is seeking an experienced Rights Executive to join the very active Global Rights Team. Reporting into the Rights Manager, the Rights Executive will be responsible for maximising revenue by licensing content from all our Taylor & Francis Book content.

This role is offered on a maternity contract basis of 9-12 months. It will involve regular attendance (3 days per week) at our office in London Blackfriars , along with international travel to book fairs and to visit customers.

This role is offered on a part time basis of up to 32 hours per week to be worked across 4 or 5 days. The exact working pattern is open to discussion at interview stage.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 21st October 2026.

What you’ll be doing:

Maintain and increase rights revenue in a specific list of territories by implementing a sales strategy, forecasting growth, setting & meeting sales targets.

Building strong partnerships with international publishers, agents and various departments across the business.

Develop product knowledge enabling proactive marketing of titles, with a focus on digital and audio licensing opportunities.

Analyse and report on sales and territory trends whilst maintaining an awareness of competitor activity in various regions.

Represent the company externally at bookfairs and undertake territory sales trips.

Follow best practice and update the rights management database accordingly.

Qualifications

What we are looking for

Experience working on audio and digital licencing is essential.

A proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets; you will be proactive and demonstrate lead generation.

The ability to negotiate and close a sale. This requires a good understanding of commercial terms and print solutions.

A customer-focused mindset. We want our customers to have an excellent experience.

Great communication skills and aptitude, whether via email or on Teams, so that the customers, the sales team, and internal stakeholders are fully engaged.

An agile and inquisitive approach to problem solving, comfortable sharing ideas with colleagues and executing outstanding solutions.

Strong attention to detail and discipline in maintaining records on our sales systems.

Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.

A proactive, self-motivated and results driven attitude and above all, a real team player.

Experience in academic, trade, or business/legal publishing would be beneficial. Interest in publishing is critical.

Additional Information

We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you’re not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces – like at conference – you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.

The successful candidate will be able to utilise our balanced working model. We ask that candidates live within a reasonable commuting distance of our office in London Blackfriars.

What we offer in return

Salary of circa £33,600 per annum pro rata (approx. £36,700 FTE) based on a 32 hour working week.

An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic, flexible working culture

25 days annual leave per year plus a day off for your birthday (pro rata for part time)

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’re excited about working with Taylor & Francis to foster human progress through knowledge, we invite you to apply even if your existing skills and experience don’t fit every item listed above. At Taylor & Francis, we are at our best and most successful when colleagues can be themselves and make a contribution regardless of their identity or background. As a colleague, you will have the opportunity to further innovate and develop in areas that you are passionate about. Our goal is to empower you with the resources, incentives, and flexibility you need to enjoy success at work and to live a healthy, balanced life.