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Job Description

Copyright and Permissions Manager

Responsible to:  Programme Lead - Production

Team:  Education

Term: Permanent

Location: Remote (with some occasional in-person UK meetings)

Hours:  36 hours per week (if full-time – flexible arrangements will be considered. Our core working days are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, to allow effective collaboration time with colleagues).

Line management responsibility: 1 direct report (Rights and Permissions Officer)

Budget responsibility: Yes

Key external relationships: Suppliers, Curriculum Partners

DBS: An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of copyright and permissions processes, procedures and policies.

• Lead the development and delivery of training and provide ongoing support and advice in relation to copyright requirements and the use of third-party content for internal colleagues and external curriculum partners. 

• Develop and manage a high-performing rights and permissions officer.

• Coordinate the management of third-party content requests and clearances, adhering to budget and meeting tight deadlines.

• Manage a six-figure budget.

• Engage and manage relationships with colleagues in cross-functional teams, product-oriented squads, and external curriculum partners regarding copyright processes, procedures, and policy.

• As a member of the Oak Team, contribute to the organisation's planning and culture, specifically achieving the delivery of curriculum resources that are available on an Open Government Licence (OGL).

• Deputise for the Programme Lead (Production), providing expertise that informs organisational decisions related to copyright and permissions, and take on other general responsibilities as required.

Knowledge, skills, and experience

• 5+ years experience and extensive expertise in copyright and permissions, preferably with a qualification in Copyright Law.

• Proven success in managing the processes, procedures and policies related to copyright and permissions with meticulous record-keeping skills, preferably with experience in digital asset management.

• Proven success in line management and building effective working relationships with internal colleagues and external partners.

The successful candidate will have a desire to contribute in all areas to ensure Oak is successful. You will be comfortable working at pace, with a range of digital systems (including proprietary ones as required) and you will continuously look at ways that the team can keep getting better. You will be excellent at working as part of a remote team, building relationships and managing your time effectively.