Strategic Copyright Leader – Hybrid, Impact on Innovation

aqa; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour working week

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Excellent pension (employer contrib.)

Job summary

AQA in Manchester is seeking a Strategic Copyright Lead to shape the copyright framework across the group. You will lead the Copyright and Archive Team, provide strategic oversight, and build influential relationships with publishers and rights holders.

The role offers hybrid working, a permanent contract, and the opportunity to influence learning products for UK learners and beyond, while managing risk and ensuring compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong copyright expertise with compliance in an educational environment.
• Collaborative leader with strategic thinking and influencing abilities.
• Proven relationship builder and negotiator with internal and external stakeholders.
• Leadership experience across teams or matrix environments.
• Strategic and commercially minded with a long-term view.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Copyright and Archive Team with direction and support.
• Shape and deliver AQA's strategic approach to copyright and embed best practice.
• Build relationships with publishers, rights holders and third-party partners.
• Provide insight and assurance to stakeholders using reporting and risk management.

Skills

Copyright expertise

Strategic leadership

Relationship building

Job description

AQA in Manchester is seeking a Strategic Copyright Lead to shape the copyright framework across the group. You will lead the Copyright and Archive Team, provide strategic oversight, and build influential relationships with publishers and rights holders.

The role offers hybrid working, a permanent contract, and the opportunity to influence learning products for UK learners and beyond, while managing risk and ensuring compliance.