Job Description

Overview:

Music wouldn't exist without the work of songwriters, composers and publishers. PRS for Music is here to represent them and make sure that they are paid for their work. After more than a century in the industry, we continue to innovate as a world-leading organisation.


We're looking for an experienced Communications and Engagement Manager on behalf of our associated charity PRS Members' Fund.

The Role:

About PRS Members' Fund: we are dedicated to supporting PRS songwriter and composer members through life's challenges by offering hardship funding and wellbeing support when it's needed most. As a charity with deep roots in the music community, we exist to help music creators navigate hardships, whether it's through health and wellbeing support, housing assistance, or financial aid, so they can focus on what they do best: making music.
.
Responsibilities:

Our Communications and Engagement Manager will be responsible for developing, delivering and evaluating the PRS Members' Fund communications and engagement strategy, creating impactful brand marketing, communications and events that support members in need, while effectively managing the Communications, Engagement and Events budget.

Manage and develop the PRS Members' Fund brand strategy, ensuring consistent messaging, content and design across all stakeholder groups Lead the implementation of web, social media and content strategy to deliver an engaging online experience Devise, create and implement a proactive marketing and engagement strategy that supports the Fund's objectives Develop and deliver the PR strategy, ensuring key messages are communicated through press, media and storytelling Oversee website and social media content and branding to drive applications, champion grantees and attract partners, donors and supporters

About you:

At PRS Members' Fund, 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, you will also have/be:Relevant experience of communications experience, ideally within a charity, membership organisation or corporate setting. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including confident presentation abilities and the capacity to summarise information effectively. High attention to detail with well?developed organisational skills. Proven ability to manage multiple fast?paced campaigns and meet tight deadlines. Ability to work proactively and independently while delivering work on schedule. Collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively across the organisation and with a wide range of stakeholders. Advanced understanding of customer relationship management and audience development. Good knowledge of web, digital and online communication channels. Educated to degree level.

What's in it for you?

Here are just a few things that set PRS Members' Fund 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 two months of the year 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.

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.

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.