Support Assistant – Open Access Agreements FTC
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 29 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Competitive salary |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 07 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | London, UK |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 3 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Springer Nature Limited |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | JR103833 |
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Job Title: Support Assistant – Open Access Agreements FTC
Location: London – Hybrid working model
Closing date: 7th August
About Springer Nature Group
Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians and other professionals. Every day, around the globe, our imprints, books, journals, platforms and technology solutions reach millions of people. For over 180 years our brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge to these communities and today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood and used by our communities – enabling them to improve outcomes, make progress, and benefit the generations that follow.
Visit group.springernature.com and follow @SpringerNature / @SpringerNatureGroup
About the role
The Open Access (OA) Agreements team sits within our wider OA team and is responsible for overseeing the successful commercial rollout of OA Agreements on a global scale. The team collaborates closely with local institutional sales teams to build, model, negotiate, support, and monitor transformative agreements, fully OA agreements, and OA book partnerships. OA agreements play a crucial role in the global transition to open access, joining our team offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing area within the business.
We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our Open Access Agreement Team on a fixed-term basis. You will support the team in managing data and preparing supporting materials related to commercial OA publishing agreements with institutional customers.
This role is offered on a fixed-term basis, starting as soon as possible and finishing mid-December 2025. It is located in our London office on a hybrid working model.
Role Responsibilities:
• Assist in compiling, validating, and maintaining data related to institutional OA publishing discussions, negotiations and agreements
• Conduct basic analysis and summaries of data relating to publications
• Prepare and format supporting documentation and reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Create material such as presentations for OA and Sales Teams
• Contribute to process improvements and documentation updates as needed
Experience, Skills & Qualifications:
Essential
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data handling
• Proficiency in Excel including pivot reports and familiarity with presenting data in visual formats
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Desirable
• Experience or interest in academic publishing, commercial teams or Open Access is a plus
To apply, please include:
• A CV which should include a brief account of your accomplishments and other relevant experience
• A cover letter explaining your interest in the post
At Springer Nature, we value the diversity of our teams and work to build an inclusive culture, where people are treated fairly and can bring their differences to work and thrive. We empower our colleagues and value their diverse perspectives as we strive to attract, nurture and develop the very best talent.
Springer Nature was awarded Diversity Team of the Year at the 2022 British Diversity Awards. Find out more about our DEI work here https://group.springernature.com/gp/group/taking-responsibility/diversity-equity-inclusion
If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation.
For more information about career opportunities in Springer Nature please visit https://careers.springernature.com/
Location: London – Hybrid working model
Closing date: 7th August
About Springer Nature Group
Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians and other professionals. Every day, around the globe, our imprints, books, journals, platforms and technology solutions reach millions of people. For over 180 years our brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge to these communities and today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood and used by our communities – enabling them to improve outcomes, make progress, and benefit the generations that follow.
Visit group.springernature.com and follow @SpringerNature / @SpringerNatureGroup
About the role
The Open Access (OA) Agreements team sits within our wider OA team and is responsible for overseeing the successful commercial rollout of OA Agreements on a global scale. The team collaborates closely with local institutional sales teams to build, model, negotiate, support, and monitor transformative agreements, fully OA agreements, and OA book partnerships. OA agreements play a crucial role in the global transition to open access, joining our team offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing area within the business.
We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our Open Access Agreement Team on a fixed-term basis. You will support the team in managing data and preparing supporting materials related to commercial OA publishing agreements with institutional customers.
This role is offered on a fixed-term basis, starting as soon as possible and finishing mid-December 2025. It is located in our London office on a hybrid working model.
Role Responsibilities:
• Assist in compiling, validating, and maintaining data related to institutional OA publishing discussions, negotiations and agreements
• Conduct basic analysis and summaries of data relating to publications
• Prepare and format supporting documentation and reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Create material such as presentations for OA and Sales Teams
• Contribute to process improvements and documentation updates as needed
Experience, Skills & Qualifications:
Essential
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data handling
• Proficiency in Excel including pivot reports and familiarity with presenting data in visual formats
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Desirable
• Experience or interest in academic publishing, commercial teams or Open Access is a plus
To apply, please include:
• A CV which should include a brief account of your accomplishments and other relevant experience
• A cover letter explaining your interest in the post
At Springer Nature, we value the diversity of our teams and work to build an inclusive culture, where people are treated fairly and can bring their differences to work and thrive. We empower our colleagues and value their diverse perspectives as we strive to attract, nurture and develop the very best talent.
Springer Nature was awarded Diversity Team of the Year at the 2022 British Diversity Awards. Find out more about our DEI work here https://group.springernature.com/gp/group/taking-responsibility/diversity-equity-inclusion
If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation.
For more information about career opportunities in Springer Nature please visit https://careers.springernature.com/
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