Application Deadline: June 17. 2026
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This role is on a small, autonomous and busy team, so you can expect (and be expected) to impact what we do and how we work. You will work with several different systems, policies, workflows, and platforms to issue copyright licences for the reuse of Springer Nature material in everything from commercial ventures to academic learning. You will learn about sales and marketing; international copyright rules, licensing practices, working with commercial and non-commercial individuals and organisations , contract reading; data management systems; negotiation strategies and so much more!
Support internal reporting, business, and administrative tasks, and collaborate on key partnerships with external stakeholders
You will share responsibility for the day to day running of the Book Permissions Department, and you will provide appropriate responses to a range of permission requests from all over the world. It will be your job to ensure all requests are dealt with in a timely , professional, and courteous manner, upholding the team’s reputation for excellence. Additionally, you will support different internal SN rights policies workflows, and you will champion best licensing practices to all authors and editors.
Within 3 Months you will:
Get familiar with, and help evolve, the team’s process, procedures, and organisational systems
This role requires a high level of curiosity and an ability to learn, understand, and implement many different complex rules or policies. You will be provided with step-by-step training, but willingness to learn and the ability to manage your time effectively are musts!
Having a good command of English is important; collaboration is key in our day-to-day work, so being able to communicate your ideas and understand others’ is crucial.
At Springer Nature, our mission is to be part of progress – and that begins with inclusion: of people, perspectives, and ideas. We believe that diverse perspectives drive progress, and we are committed to creating an environment where people and ideas can flourish. If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition , please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation. Find out more about our DEI work here: https://group.springernature.com/gp/group/taking-responsibility/diversity-equity-inclusion .
For more information about career opportunities in Springer Nature please visit https://springernature.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SpringerNatureCareers/ .
Job Posting End Date:
18-06-2026
