Job Title: Permissions Assistant
Location: London, UK – Hybrid Working Model
Application Deadline: 4th October 2026
About Springer Nature
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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 and long-term growth 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.
- Balances 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.
Applicants should submit a CV and a cover letter outlining your key ambitions for the role, and current notice period.
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. If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation. Find out more about our DEI work here https://group.springernature.com/gp/group/taking-responsibility/diversity-equity-inclusion
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Job Posting End Date:
5-10-2026Skills Required
- 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
- Knowledge of the academic publishing business
- Familiarity with content licensing methods and terms
- Knowledge of copyright and relevant intellectual property law
- Experience understanding and handling contracts
- Working knowledge of another language
What We Do
Research and learning are the cornerstones of progress, which is why we open doors to discovery for our communities, enabling millions of researchers, clinicians, educators and other professionals to access, trust and make sense of the latest insights. Springer Nature is an ambitious and dynamic organisation. For over 180 years our imprints, books, journals, platforms, and technology solutions have been a trusted source of knowledge to our communities. Today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood, and used, ensuring that the world continues to make progress, improving and enriching lives and helping to protect our planet for future generations. Global key facts: Established for over 180 years Nearly 10,000 colleagues 200 offices in 45 countries on all continents World’s largest academic book publisher Publisher of Nature, the world’s most influential journal First company to publish more than 1 million Open Access articles Key brands and imprints: Springer Nature is home to some of the best-known names in research, health, educational and professional publishing. Every day, around the globe, our brands reach millions of people. Nature Springer BMC Palgrave Macmillan Apress Macmillan Education Scientific American Springer Healthcare Springer Medizin Research Square J.B. Metzler BSL Adis
