Contracts and Royalties Co-ordinator

Duncan Professionals Limited t/a Redwood; Oxford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful distributor of large print and audio books is seeking a Contracts & Royalties Co-ordinator to join their team in Oxford. The role involves generating contracts, tracking their status, and managing queries from publishers and authors. Candidates should possess proven experience in a contracts environment, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities. This permanent position offers diverse responsibilities and opportunities for progression. Interested applicants should submit their CV along with salary expectations.

Qualifications

• Experience in a contracts environment is essential for this position.
• Strong analytical skills to manage contract processes effectively.
• Ability to communicate well with internal departments and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Check returned contracts and resolve queries.
• Generate invoices and payment summaries.
• Assist publishers/authors/agents with payment queries.
• Liaise with editorial on royalties and contracts.
• Set up new titles and prepare paperwork for payment.
• Set up new titles and prepare paperwork for payment.

Skills

Experience working with contracts

Sound analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Organized and methodical approach

Job description

We have a super opportunity with a successful distributor of large print and audio books for a Contracts & Royalties Co-ordinator to join their friendly Royalties and Contracts team.

Based in their Oxford offices this varied and interesting role will deal with contract generation and will track contracts through the full process of sending and signing and filing.

Responsibilities

• Checking returned contracts and dealing with queries
• Generate invoices and payment summaries
• Assist publishers/authors/agents etc. with queries about statements or payment of royalties/advances
• Liaise with editorial regarding royalties, rights and overdue contracts
• Deal with queries for royalties, rights and summary sheets
• Set up new titles and prepare paperwork for payment

This is a fabulous role for someone who has experience of working in a contracts environment and is looking for a contracts role that is varied, interesting with the scope to progress.

The successful person will have some proven experience working with contracts and who has sound analytical skills, with a methodical approach to work. You will be highly organised with a head for figures and possess the ability to work in an accurate and organised manner. Excellent communication skills are essential in this role as you will be working with a number of internal departments and external stakeholders.

This is a permanent role and for further information please send your CV with a short note, outlining your salary expectations and availability to us.