Head of Copyright Uk 8m Ftc

1 week ago

London, United Kingdom BMG Rights Management Services (UK) Limited Full time

**Come As You Are.**

As the great Kurt Cobain* once said, “Come as you are.” BMG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and we celebrate diversity in all forms. Equal opportunity runs deep in our core value of fairness and we are determined to create a truly inclusive work environment, where everyone can flourish. If you’re good at what you do, come as you are.

**Head of Copyright UK 8m FTC**

In this position, you will lead BMG's UK copyright team, driving efficient copyright administration, maximizing income opportunities, and fostering strong relationships with clients and partners.

This is a 8-month FTC covering maternity leave, starting in July 2025.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Lead and develop a team responsible for copyright administration, song delivery, sample clearance, and neighbouring rights.
- Maintain and grow relationships with writers, publishers, PROs, and industry organizations.
- Identify and capitalize on income growth opportunities for client catalogs.
- Manage sub-publishers and contribute to strategic decisions regarding BMG's sub-publishing network.
- Collaborate with UK Publishing and Finance teams.
- Contribute to strategic initiatives and participate in the UK Senior Leadership Team.

**Your Profile**:

- Extensive experience in copyright administration and music publishing.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
- Strong understanding of copyright law and industry practices.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with tracking and collaboration tools (such as Jira).

**Now, what's in it for you?**
- 25 days pro-rated annual leave, plus 3 days between Christmas & New Year and an extra day for your birthday
- Flexible working opportunities.
- Subsidised gym membership.
- Private Health Insurance.
- Competitive pension scheme.
- Annual gig allowance.
- Artist showcases.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Season Ticket Loan
- Workplace Nursery Scheme
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
- Give As You Earn Scheme.
- A fun and sociable office environment.

**Are you interested?**Follow the link to apply

Founded in 2008, BMG reimagined the relationship between music companies, songwriters, and artists by offering fairer contracts, greater creative freedom, and unparalleled transparency in royalties and licensing. Now the fourth-largest music company in the world, BMG combines human creativity with cutting-edge technology to connect music with global audiences.

With 20 offices across 13 key markets, BMG represents more than three million songs and recordings, including some of the most iconic catalogs and works from leading artists and songwriters such as The Rolling Stones, Tina Turner, George Harrison, Blondie, and more. BMG is wholly owned and privately held by the international media, services, and education company Bertelsmann, whose other content businesses include the entertainment company RTL Group and the trade book publisher Penguin Random House.

Company: BMG Rights Management Services (UK) Limited

Country: United Kingdom

State/Region: London

City: London

Postal Code: SW1V 2SA

Job ID: 280137

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