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Rights and Digitisation Project Manager (FTC) (1834)

Do you have experience managing complex projects involving rights clearances, archives and digital content? Can you combine exceptional attention to detail with the ability to drive projects through to successful completion? 

We are looking for an experienced Rights and Digitisation Project Manager to lead the delivery of an innovative pilot programme of rights clearance and digitisation activity, funded by UKRI through the R&D Missions Accelerator Programme. This role is critical to unlocking the value of a unique collection of theatrical posters and design assets, making them accessible, searchable and ready for future commercial, research and digital use.

Reporting to the Licensing Manager, key responsibilities include (please see the Role Profile for the comprehensive list):

• Lead the planning and delivery of rights clearances and oversee an external digitisation project, ensuring objectives, budgets and timescales are achieved.
• Manage rights and permissions processes, including identifying rights holders, setting royalties structures, securing agreements and maintaining accurate records.
• Develop and implement project plans, workflows and documentation to support digitisation and long-term access to content.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders, external suppliers and specialist consultants to ensure successful project delivery.
• Oversee and upload digitised materials to the Creative Content Exchange platform and RSC DAMS, ensuring compliance with metadata standards and the accurate application of rights information.
• Monitor project risks, report on progress in line with funder requirements and provide recommendations to support successful outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Experience managing complex digitisation, archive, collection or content management projects.
• Knowledge of copyright, licensing, intellectual property and rights clearance processes.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, budget management and reporting.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience building effective relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and excellent attention to detail.

This is a full-time, fixed term contract until March 2027, based in Stratford-upon-Avon.

You will be working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with hybrid working available during certain phases of the project lifecycle. You may be required to work between our Stratford-upon-Avon based sites.

Application Process  

All applications should be made online using the RSC website. If you need any assistance when applying, please email jobs@rsc.org.uk 

The closing date for applications is midnight on Monday 31 August.

Interviews will be held in person and are anticipated to take place during the week commencing 7 September 2026.

About the RSC  

The RSC strives for excellence, and values creativity, inclusivity, sustainability, collaboration, and accountability.

We can offer great benefits and aim to create a welcoming, supportive environment which is happy, healthy and safe. We place great importance upon developing a diverse, highly motivated and energised workforce to help achieve our priorities. We put our values at the heart of everything we do.  

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all individuals.

We believe that safeguarding children and adults is everyone's responsibility, and everybody working at the RSC has a duty to place safeguarding at the heart of their work. We welcome candidates who will support and advocate the RSC's environmental objectives continuing to improve our sustainability work and actions both on and off stage.

The Royal Shakespeare Company (no. 212481) is a registered charity.

• Artistic/Executive:Executive
• Position Type:Fixed term (Full Time)
• Closing Date:31 August 2026
• Salary:£35,000 - £40,000 plus benefits