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Join HarperCollins as an Administrative Dynamo in the Thriving World of Publishing Rights
Overview
Salary
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Location
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Hybrid (In-person ~3 day / week)
Expires
Expires at anytime
HarperCollins is a world-leading publisher with a passion for crafting compelling stories across genres. This is an exhilarating opportunity to work at the heart of the dynamic Rights team, dealing with international markets and contributing to the success of a major commercial division.
Role Summary:
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Rights Director and Senior Rights Manager.
- Assist in organizing book fairs and sales trips, including meeting schedules.
- Handle rights queries and draft contracts.
- Manage the rights database and cover art sales.
- Update rights guides and assist in the rights selling process, focusing on the US and Germany.
- Support the team in coordinating the Global Publishing Program.
- Maintain the department's social media presence.
Role Requirements:
- Administrative knowledge or experience.
- A keen interest in publishing rights.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Teamwork capabilities and exceptional attention to detail.
Benefits:
- Hybrid working model and generous holiday scheme.
- Enhanced leave policies and healthcare cover.
- Access to mental health support and wellbeing resources.
- Financial support options, including season ticket loans.
- Comprehensive employee networks and development programs.
- Wellness perks including gym discounts and virtual healthcare.
- Charitable initiatives and eco-friendly company policies.
- Discounts on books and free digital content.
To apply, please submit your application via Applied, as email applications are not accepted. If you have any questions, contact recruitment@harpercollins.co.uk with the subject 'Vacancy Query' followed by the job title. Learn more about financial support for entering the book trade at https://www.btbs.org/.
To provide vital administrative support to the Rights Director, Fiction and the Senior Rights Manager. This role is fast-paced and varied, requiring accuracy and attention to detail. You will be contributing to a key commercial division of HarperCollins and working across international markets.
Key Accountabilities
General support and administrative back up
Assisting in preparation for book fairs and sales trips, including scheduling meetings
Dealing with telephone and written rights queries
Creating and drafting contracts
Managing and updating the rights database
Cover art sales
Creating and updating rights guides
Working with the Rights Director to manage the process of selling rights into the US and Germany
Working with the Senior Rights Manager to manage the process of selling rights into their territories
General administrative support to the team selling Fiction rights
Coordinate work with the Global Publishing Program
Manage our social media account (Twitter) and online content, in collaboration with the departmentâs other Rights Executive and Assistants (training will be provided).
Drafting submission letters for Global Publishing Program and third-party submissions
Drafting publicity round-up newsletters in rotation with other Rights Assistants
Skills and Experience Required:
Some knowledge or experience of administration
Keen interest in publishing rights
Excellent time management and organisation skills
Able to support and work within a team
Excellent attention to detail
 BenefitsÂ
Hybrid working model (3 days in the office)
28 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy and sell holiday days)Â
Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leaveÂ
Private healthcare cover and life assuranceÂ
Summer Hours Â
Free access to HeadSpace, employee assistance programme (24 hour helpline), mental health first aiders, and a wellbeing portalÂ
Season ticket loans (from day 1 for entry level) and cycle to work schemeÂ
Relocation Rent Support Loan Â
Employee networks: HC All In (open forum), Elevate (for ethnic minority colleagues), HarperParents, Menopause at Work and Pride at HCÂ
Unlimited training on our Learning and Development portal, management courses (up to MA level) and mentoring programmesÂ
Virtual GP and eyecare vouchersÂ
Gym membership discountÂ
Onsite physiotherapy (London only)Â
Charitable donation matching and 2 volunteering daysÂ
We're a certified Carbon Neutral companyÂ
Free e-books and audiobooks, newspaper subscriptions and discounts on booksÂ
Subsidised canteen and retail discountsÂ
Onsite prayer room
If you wish to discuss anything regarding this position and/or your application to this role, please reach out directly to [email removed - click apply for more details] with subject heading âVacancy Queryâ plus the job title and we will aim to get back to you within 5 working days.
Please note, if you are interested in the role you would need to submit your application via Applied. We do not accept email applications.
 The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking internships or entry-level positions. For more information visit https://www.btbs.org/
