Classical Research Officer - Until December 2026

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 The Operations & Royalty Distributions department at PRS for Music is crucial in managing the end-to-end process of distributing royalties to its members – both through the main quarterly distributions, and through smaller, monthly distributions. Through a collaborative and inclusive team approach, Distribution Operations work closely with teams across the business to calculate the revenue available for distributions, matching music usage data with licensed revenue and performing agreed control checks to ensure accuracy and completeness. There is also a chance to be involved in PRS' distribution policy decisions and reviews of its operational processes, while delivering record-breaking distributions to PRS members.   You will be required to work as part of a team and individually to ensure that processing targets are consistently achieved across a variety of suppliers to enable timely and accurate distributions and the maximization of revenue to our members.  This is a fixed term contract until December 2026 Responsibilities: As our Classical Research Officer, some of your day to day duties will include… - - Analyse and interpret data, reporting inconsistencies or errors with a view to enabling constructive outcomes - Perform target-driven, high-volume, extensive research on music data reporting to strict quality standards  - Be proficient and effective in all aspects of processing operations including repertoire matching, updating and creation of works, cues and productions in the PRS for Music systems  - Follow best practice at all times and stages of the working process to ensure efficient and accurate payments to members   - Work to distribution deadlines whilst meeting departmental targets for both productivity and quality  - Knowledge and understanding of classical music.  For a full list of duties, please email the recruitment team and request a copy of the job description. 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:  - -   - - - Demonstrable computer skills, preferably with experience of operating or interacting with multiple bespoke systems concurrently  - Standard of literacy and numeracy equivalent to GSCE level qualification in English and Maths  - Ability to communicate effectively as part of a team  - Previous experience of working in a target driven environment desirable  - Meticulous attention to detail and ability to continually learn - A background/knowledge in classical music works. - Person Profile -   - Critically evaluates information to identify potential errors or issues, and demonstrates knowledge through data integrity checking   - Takes responsibility for achieving objectives with a forward-thinking perspective, raising attention to potential blockers or obstacles   - Uses initiative in appropriate manner, does not wait to be told or directed where work can be properly undertaken immediately    Working together – works collaboratively    - Promotes greater collaboration within own area, being proactive in offering support and sharing knowledge to the benefit of others  - Looks for opportunities to add value to own team and wider business, acting on these where deemed useful  - Seeks regular feedback from line manager and peers to improve the way they work     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.