Overview

We are looking for a Project Delivery Manager to join our team as maternity cover until January 2027, with potential scope for extension. You will own, develop, and deliver research, analysis, and projects to facilitate the growth of the MCPS (Mechanical-Copyright Protection Society) and optimise relationships with our service partners.

About the MPA

The Music Publishers Association works on behalf of its wide-ranging membership to protect and enhance the rights of the music publishers and creators at the heart of British music’s extraordinary cultural and economic success story. We strive to be the catalyst for positive change in the music publishing community, by empowering our members and by advocating on behalf of our industry with passion, integrity, respect for others and with the creator at the heart of everything we do.

As well as safeguarding and championing the interests of its members, the MPA also owns and operates subsidiary businesses (together known as The MPA Group), including the Mechanical-Copyright Protection Society (MCPS) which is the UK collection society that licenses mechanical (or reproduction) copyrights on behalf of over 40,000 music publisher, songwriter, and composer members; and Printed Music Licensing Ltd (PMLL) which represents the rights of music publishers, issuing licences on their behalf to allow for the photocopying and arranging of sheet music as part of education and beyond.

About the Role

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Project Delivery Manager will form a critical part of the management team for the MCPS business, primarily owning and running projects which relate to the growth and expansion of the business.

Now more than ever before is an exciting time to join the company as it seeks to implement new business development opportunities; embark on a full-scale review of its operations; work with the Board of MCPS to put in place a long-term strategy which focuses on growth, increasing efficiencies and continuing to manage and optimise the relationship between MCPS and its service partners.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with MCPS’ service partner, PRS For Music, on the day-to-day running of MCPS.
• Reviewing the performance of PRS for Music each quarter against the contractual targets set out in the service level agreement.
• Develop collaborative and commercial relationships with current and potential service providers, MCPS members and committee representatives.
• Represent MCPS and advocate on behalf of the membership in committee meetings, as well as the MPA’s forums and events.
• Coordinate meetings to facilitate the delivery of MCPS’ objectives, collating updates to help drive the agenda, progressing action points, and preparing the associated papers.
• Draft and present updates to the MCPS Board.
• Undertake and present analysis which facilitates MCPS’ objectives, identifying business opportunities and risks where appropriate.
• Liaise with members on various issues which help them better understand the service provision they receive and how they can best manage the flow of rights, which may improve efficiencies in their royalty collections.
• Driving efficiency in the operation of MCPS by regularly liaising with PRS for Music and reviewing processes where required.
• Overseeing the development of existing and new licence schemes.

About you

Previous experience within, or a strong base knowledge of the Music Industry is essential for this role. In addition, we would like you to be able to demonstrate the following skills, experience and qualities:

• Experience in any or all of the following areas is highly desirable: Copyright, Royalties and Publishing, Collection Societies.
• An analytical mind with the ability to think laterally and simplify complex issues.
• Strong research skills.
• Ability to deliver projects from concept and idea stage to completion and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work both reactively and proactively.
• Confidence to liaise and communicate at all levels with our members, other music industry organisations, and members of the public as required.
• Highly organised, with the ability to multitask and demonstrate diligence, whilst keeping calm and holding ground under pressure.

The benefits

In return for your contribution, you will receive a benefits package that includes:

• Salary up to £45k (dependent on experience)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension Contribution
• Critical Illness Insurance Cover
• Income Protection Insurance Cover
• A hybrid working model
• Death in Service Benefit (after 2 years of service)

Applications close on 30th September.