Role SummaryRights ManagerLegal Services and Information GovernanceFull-timeFixed-term (12 months)£40,312 per annumApplication deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 28 October 2024About the role: This is an exciting and unique opportunity for a Rights Manager to join the Legal Services and Information Governance team at The British Museum.The successful candidate will contribute to implementing the Museum’s Legal Strategy and delivering a sector-leading advisory function. They will provide colleagues around the Museum with accurate, timely and effective advice. Joining a small and collegial team with a busy and varied workload, candidates will have relevant experience gained in leading firms or comparable in-house roles and will work closely with the rest of the Legal Services team and Governance Department to deliver high-quality and strategic legal support to colleagues around the institution.Applicants will have in-depth technical knowledge across a range of key legal areas, including commercial, contract, intellectual property and charities law. They will be adaptable, responsive, and actively engaged in commercial and legal issues relevant to the Museum and Cultural sectors.Key areas of responsibility: Assist development and implementation of IP and rights strategy; Maintain and implement templates, guidance documents, and business processes; Monitor and increase knowledge of and compliance with copyright and other relevant legislation. Provide advice and assistance on copyright, IP and rights clearances; Design and provide in-house training courses as required; and Provide other support as required.About you: Relevant experience in text and/or imaging licensing or permissions, ideally in the heritage, charities and/or public sectors. Demonstrable knowledge of UK and/or international copyright law. Educated to degree level or equivalent, preferably with formal copyright law training. Able to: carry a varied and unpredictable workload and work to tight deadlines; keep organised records and manage complex projects; communicate clearly and succinctly. Professional manner, objectivity, and strong attention to detail.About the British Museum: Founded in 1753, the British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including: Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays. Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out here what benefits a civil service pension provides). Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections. Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans Professional and personal development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme Discounts on food and gift shop purchasesAdditional details:For more information about this role, please see the job description.If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of in order to support you with your application, please provide details to bmrecruit@britishmuseum.org.The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated because of their relevant knowledge, skills and experience.We offer a flexible way of working that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation. We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage about how flexible working could work for you. The Museum adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants.
