Chair

Publishers' Licensing Services (PLS) is looking for its next Chair, who will also be Co-Chair of the Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA). PLS has provided rights and licensing services to the publishing industry since 1981. A non-profit, its primary role is to maximise the value of published content, enable its legitimate re-use, and protect copyright through effective secondary licensing, permissions and rights management services.

PLS works with the Authors' Licensing and Collecting Society (ALCS), Design and Artists Copyright Society (DACS) and Picture Industry Collecting Society for Effective Licensing (PICSEL), who ensure that writers and visual artists are also rewarded when extracts of their content is copied. Together they own and direct the Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA). They also work in close partnership with NLA media access. These two organisations provide UK customers with the licences they need to re-use content without infringing copyright.

The role of Chair is a high profile position at an organisation that has a vital role supporting the UK's world leading publishing industry at a significant time of technological change. PLS is looking for an individual with an interest in publishing, who has proven senior management experience, sound understanding of corporate governance and experience working in a complex multi-stakeholder environment. This is an opportunity to make an impact in an organisation that makes a difference within a crucial industry in the UK.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to Publishers' Licensing Services on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit using reference QBRGA. Alternatively email . Applications should be received by noon on Thursday 23 rd January 2025.