Rights Executive (Maternity Cover) - part time

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.
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.

Employment type
Contract

Work arrangement
Hybrid