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The Role

We are seeking a new Public Affairs Manager to develop and deliver the PRS for Music political and public affairs programme, supporting the business priorities and policy agenda. 

The Team

The Policy and Public Affairs team advocate on behalf of PRS for Music and its members for a legislative framework that enables PRS for Music to protect and grow the value of the rights entrusted to us. The day-to-day work combines government relations, advocacy, strategic policy development, issue management, information dissemination and strategic communications advice. The aim is to influence public policy, build and maintain a strong reputation and find common ground with stakeholders.

As our Public Affairs Manager some of your day to day duties will include…

• Developing and delivering a public affairs plan and a political contact programme to communicate the role of PRS for Music and its policy positions to political figures and institutions, in the UK and in Brussels.
• Keeping abreast of the political and legislative climate and advise the organisation on the opportunities these provide to further PRS for Music’s objectives.
• Recommending appropriate tactics for effective engagement with key policymakers. Advise and support senior staff in their relationships with politicians and senior officials.
• Leading in the drafting of high-quality position papers, communications and briefings on key issues, in coordination with legal advisers and business teams, both UK-focussed and EU-focussed.
• Leading the continued delivery of the PRS for Music Creator Voice programme (which engages the membership in policy and public affairs activities); ensuring it complements the work of the PPA team.
• Developing and deliver a programme of events to raise the profile of PRS for Music both in terms of public affairs and thought leadership.
• Contributing to the development and delivery of PRS for Music’s research agenda for the PPA team.

The salary for this position is £40,000 to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience.

For a full list of duties, please email the recruitment team and request a copy of the job description. 

Please note this role includes policy as well as public affairs (e.g. policy development).

At PRS for Music, we want you to bring the best version of yourself to work. We believe that celebrating individuality promotes a culture of acceptance and openness. Along with being whoever you want to be, in an ideal world you will also have: 

• Direct experience of working in policy & public affairs or politics. Similar experience in Brussels is also valuable.
• Experience drafting and delivering strategic political analysis and insight to businesses.
• Knowledge in IP/copyright/creative industries is highly desirable.
• Experience of building and maintaining lasting relationships with internal and external stakeholders across all levels.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Keen political acumen.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• A balance of initiative and team spirit.
• An analytical and open mind, with an ability to identify potential risks at an early stage and identify mitigating actions.
• A diligent and conscientious attitude.
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.
• High levels of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

What’s in it for you?

Here are just a few things that set PRS for Music apart from the crowd:

• We trust, value, and support our people to make the difference

• We believe that diversity of thought and experience provides the platform for innovation and creativity

• We are consciously inclusive and have eight Affinity Groups which you can join and make an impact 

• We invest in the development of our people to drive our ambitions forward

• We offer a range of family friendly leave including enhanced maternity and paternity, grandparent, fertility, reproductive and menopause support. 
• We know time to rest and recharge is important which is why we offer 25 days holiday entitlement with the option to top up twice annually up to a maximum of 30 days
• Employees can work from anywhere in the world for up to 8 weeks of the year (subject to approval)
• Plus a whole range of other benefits, including retail discounts, gym discounts, season ticket or bicycle loan. 

The Process

Our interview process for this role is simple:

• First stage interview will take place virtually on MS Teams.

• Second stage interview will take place in person at our London Bridge Hub.

We use competency-based questions within our interviews. This allows you to provide examples of situations where you have had to demonstrate the required skills relevant to the role you are applying for. To assist your preparation for interview, research the STAR method to aid bringing your examples to life. This role will also involve a written task at interview stage. 

Location

We offer a hybrid working model, allowing employees to work from home up to three days a week.

To ensure the health and safety of all our employees, if you wish to work from home for more than 2.5 days per week, we will conduct a quick and easy remote-working assessment. 

If you sound like you could be the right person for the job, apply now. 

Please ensure you upload a Covering Letter alongside your CV - applications without Covering Letters will not be reviewed. 

At PRS we are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging for all. We have taken a holistic approach to ensure that no one feels excluded regardless of age, class, sexuality, gender, race, religion, or ability. We value the needs of everyone in our organisation and strive to build an environment where our employee’s contributions are recognised in order that everyone may thrive.