Permissions Assistant

Springer Nature; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Springer Nature is seeking a Permissions Assistant to support the Journals Permissions Manager in London. You will help manage day-to-day permissions requests, maintain accurate records and liaise with internal teams to ensure timely responses.

The role requires strong English and maths, excellent organisation and communication skills, and a good understanding of licensing basics. This hybrid London position offers broad exposure to publishing workflows and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Degree calibre or equivalent experience.
• Strong maths and English literacy.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Fluency in English.
• Ability to manage competing priorities accurately.
• Knowledge of academic publishing and content licensing.
• Some knowledge of copyright/IP law.
• Experience understanding and handling contracts.
• Working knowledge of another language.

Responsibilities

• Deliver day-to-day administrative and operational support to the Journals Permissions team.
• Coordinate room bookings, conference calls, minutes and incoming post with clear, professional communication.
• Monitor the shared permissions inbox and process or respond to incoming requests.
• Handle RightsLink tickets and issue licences in line with agreed processes and guidance.
• Support the Permissions Executive with reporting, maintaining schedules, payment processing and raising invoices.
• Work with rights colleagues to contribute to systems and process projects or working groups as required.
• Maintain accurate records and follow agreed workflows, escalating complex or sensitive matters appropriately.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Fluent English

Ability to manage priorities

Contract knowledge (IP/licensing)

Language proficiency

Education

Degree calibre or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Title: Permissions Assistant

Location: London, UK – Hybrid Working Model

Application Deadline: 4th October 2026

About Springer Nature

Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. We publish the largest number of journals and books and are a pioneer in open research. Through our leading brands, trusted for more than 180 years, we provide technology-enabled products, platforms and services that help researchers to uncover new ideas and share their discoveries, health professionals to stay at the forefront of medical science, and educators to advance learning. We are proud to be part of progress, working together with the communities we serve to share knowledge and bring greater understanding to the world. For more information, please visit about.springernature.com and follow @SpringerNature. At Springer Nature, we recognise that great talent develops through many different paths. We encourage applications from individuals with strong transferable skills, provided they are supported by relevant experience that shows how those skills have been successfully applied in practice. Our hiring approach balances skills, experience, and potential to ensure each role is fulfilled with both short-term effectiveness andlong-termgrowth in mind.

About the Role

Provide effective administrative and operational support to the Journals Permissions Manager and the wider Journals Permissions team, helping ensure permissions requests are handled promptly, accurately and with a strong customer focus. The location(s) strategy supports team structure and aligns business needs.

Responsibilities

• Accountability - Deliver day‑to‑day administrative and operational support to the Journals Permissions team
• Communicates Effectively - Provide ad hoc team support coordinating room bookings, organising conference calls, taking minutes and manage incoming post with clear, professional communication.
• Balancing Stakeholder - Monitor the shared permissions inbox and process or respond to incoming requests.
• Product and Service Knowledge - Handle RightsLink tickets and issue licences in line with agreed processes and guidance.
• Brand Management – Support the Permissions Executive with reporting, maintaining schedules, payment processing and invoice raising Support the Permissions Executive with reporting, maintaining schedules, payment processing and raising invoices.
• Agile Learning - Work with rights colleagues to contribute to systems and process projects or working groups as required.
• Negotiation Skills - Maintain accurate records and follow agreed workflows, escalating complex or sensitive matters appropriately.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Essential Degree calibre or equivalent experience.
• Good standard of mathematics and English.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Fluency in English.
• Ability to manage competing priorities accurately and reliably.
• Desirable Knowledge of the academic publishing business.
• Experience of, or familiarity with, the basic principles of content licensing methods and terms.
• Some knowledge of copyright and other relevant intellectual property law.
• Experience of understanding and handling contracts.
• Working knowledge of another language.

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.

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Job Posting End Date: 5-10-2026