Global Rights & Licensing Executive

Holtzbrinck; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days’ annual leave increasing with

Bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Flexible working hours

Staff book discounts

Season ticket loan

Cycle to work

Free breakfast & monthly lunch

Job summary

Pan Macmillan UK is seeking an organized, sales-focused professional to join the Adult Rights team. You will drive international deals across designated territories and support the Rights Director while coordinating with Editorial, Production, and Royalties.

Your role includes direct selling and nurturing relationships with overseas publishing partners. You will collaboratively manage contracts, negotiate production rights, and contribute to rights guides and sales trips.

Qualifications

• Experience in an international rights department, literary agency, or related publishing sales environment.
• Working knowledge of sub-rights, international licensing agreements, and contract terms.
• Comfort with tracking figures, targets, and maintaining numerical accuracy.
• Structured planning to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Clear communication with international partners and colleagues.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and diverse voices in publishing.
• Team-oriented and positive collaboration across departments.

Responsibilities

• Direct sales and negotiation of English language sub-rights, including North American rights for selected titles.
• Provide administrative and deal support to the Rights Director.
• Negotiate, administer, and process sub-rights contracts from deals to invoicing.
• Coordinate production materials and supply with international publishers.
• Maintain publishing database (Biblio) and generate reports.
• Help create rights guides and pitch packs; manage meeting schedules for book fairs.

Skills

Rights experience

Literary agency

Financial targets

Planning & task management

International collaboration

Clear written & spoken communication

DEI & inclusion

Tools

Biblio

Job description

Pan Macmillan UK is seeking an organized, sales-focused professional to join the Adult Rights team. You will drive international deals across designated territories and support the Rights Director while coordinating with Editorial, Production, and Royalties.

Your role includes direct selling and nurturing relationships with overseas publishing partners. You will collaboratively manage contracts, negotiate production rights, and contribute to rights guides and sales trips.