About the job
Join our dynamic team at Duncan Professionals Limited Taredwood, a leading distributor of large print and audio books, as we seek an experienced Royalties Manager for our Oxford office. This pivotal role, available as a 12-month fixed-term contract, involves overseeing the Royalties function and managing a dedicated team of two.
The Royalties Manager will be entrusted with the critical tasks of processing advances and royalty payments, managing sub-rights income, and generating accurate Royalty statements. This position is vital to our operations and demands a meticulous, process-driven approach, collaborating closely with various internal departments to ensure timely royalty disbursements.
Key responsibilities include:
- Overseeing the entire Royalties function and leading a small team.
- Developing and implementing process improvements.
- Contributing as a key member of the implementation team for a new Royalties system, consolidating various systems into a single centralized database.
- Maintaining the Royalty system, enhancing controls, processes, and efficiency.
- Preparing royalty statements and managing sub-rights statements along with debt management.
- Fostering strong relationships with authors and agents.
This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your Royalties expertise within a highly respected publishing organization. The ideal candidate will have a background in Royalties management, particularly within the book or audio publishing industry or the music sector, and possess a solid understanding of complex contracts and data management. Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills, along with a keen eye for detail, are essential for success in this role.
Additionally, there is flexibility to work from our Leicester office if preferred.
In return, we offer a competitive salary and attractive company benefits. If you are interested, please submit your CV along with your salary expectations.