Senior Internal Communications Manager 12 Month Fixed term contract

Overview:

Music wouldn't exist without the work of songwriters, composers and publishers. We're 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.

The Role

We are looking for Senior Communications Manager on a 12 month fixed term contract to lead our internal communications function at PRS for Music, to improve staff engagement and help make the company a great place to work. They bring our corporate strategy to life for staff at all levels, and keep teams informed of progress against it and our operational performance.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic communications advice to CEO and executive leadership team.
• Development and implementation of internal communications strategy that is both measurable and achievable.
• Continual renewal and development of internal communications channels to ensure messages are landing and delivering results.
• Communications support for key internal stakeholders across the whole organisation in delivering specific engagement and people initiatives.
• Accountable for project communications companywide, ensuring all activities and channels are on brand and on message.
• Delivery of communications events both in person and online throughout the year.
• This role has no direct reports, but has shared support provided by the Senior Communications Executive.

For a full list of duties, please email the recruitment team (recruitment@prsformusic.com) and request a copy of the job description.

Deadline for application 4th May 2025.

About you:

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:

• Previous internal communications experience at a senior level either in-house or agency
• Knowledge of the creative industries and legal/corporate issues they face.
• Highly developed oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Track record of delivering engaging internal communications campaigns utilising a range of traditional and new channels
• Team leadership and budget management experience
• Strong news and political sense
• Ability to interact at senior level within organisation and with external stakeholders

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 eight weeks 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.