Oxford University Press - Manager - Rights & Intellectual Property

About the Role Introduction - the 'why'.

- This is an exciting opportunity to join Oxford University Press (OUP), a globally respected institution committed to excellence in publishing and education.

- As Manager - Rights & IP, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring copyright compliance, managing contracts, and supporting licensing activities.

- This role offers a chance to contribute to OUP's mission of delivering high-quality educational content while working with cutting-edge systems and a collaborative team.

- It's a positive career move for professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in intellectual property and rights management within a purpose-driven organization.

Opportunity - the 'what'.

In this role, you will:.

- Manage contracts from pre-execution to archival and retrieval.

- Ensure cost-effective and copyright-compliant sourcing of third-party assets (images, text, video, audio).

- Oversee licensing out activities, including negotiations, contracts, and revenue allocation.

- Provide preand post-contract support, including tracking expiries and renewals.

- Collaborate with Group Legal on complex IP scenarios and raise awareness of legal risks.

- Conduct research and manage third-party permissions, including renewals and compliance tracking.

- Supervise interns working on metadata creation for Rights Management Systems.

- Analyze contract templates and royalty payments across regions.

- Support audits and ensure accurate mapping of rights sales data.

- Assist the finance team with revenue share calculations and sublicensing deals.

- Validate rights status for licensing deals and conduct training on contracts and IP systems.

- Your work will directly impact OUP's ability to manage intellectual property effectively, mitigate legal risks, and support global publishing operations.

About You Essential Criteria:

- Strong understanding of copyright law and rights/permissions best practices.

- Familiarity with legal terminology.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience engaging across cultures and organizational levels.

- High attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information professionally.