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<div class="mds-edited-text mds-font-body-copy-bulk"><p><strong><u>The MPA</u></strong><br />
The MPA 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.</p>
<p>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 30,000 music publisher and composer members.</p>
<p><strong><u>The Role</u></strong><br />
Working with the CEO, MPA Board and Public Affairs & Governance Committee this role will position the MPA as the leading voice on music publishing within the UK. Through building strong and constructive relationships with other industry stakeholders and through developing a clear agenda on policy matters relating to music publishing business and music publishing rights, the role holder will support the strategic positioning of the MPA and lobby to positively influence for the outcomes we seek to deliver for UK music publishers.</p>
<p>This role has the broad remit of:</p>
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<li>Forging strong relationships with Ministers, Peers, and relevant Government departments, and with international MPAs and ICMP to position the group as the leading voice on music publishing.</li>
<li>Participating in regular public speaking engagements, proactively seek out trade and press opportunities relating to policy for the MPA Group.</li>
<li>Creating effective relationships to ensure the right opportunities are available, lobby for the outcomes we seek while monitoring relevant legislative developments and leading on MPA’s policy work.</li>
<li>Developing and providing Policy briefings to the MPA Board, encouraging feedback to encourage our membership to remain united, informed and aligned on all policy matters.</li>
<li>Form positions on key copyright, legal and industry matters in the best interests of the MPA Group and music publisher membership.</li>
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<p><strong><u>Responsibilities</u></strong></p>
<p>The key areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:</p>
<p><strong>Policy and Representation</strong></p>
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<li>Position the MPA as the leading voice on music publishing within the UK.</li>
<li>Increase the understanding of the role of music publishers and the MPA, promote the sector and its position within the industry and challenge pre-conceived ideas about music publishing.</li>
<li>Work with the CEO, MPA team, Board and Public Affairs & Governance Committee to develop a clear agenda on matters of Policy and lobby for the outcomes we seek to deliver.</li>
<li>Lead position-forming on policy and copyright related matters, for development with the PAGC and supported by the MPA Senior Legal Counsel and Policy Consultant.</li>
<li>Ensure that government consultations and submissions are formed in collaboration with the PAGC and submitted by the required deadline.</li>
<li>Provide the MPA Board and key Committees, (including the Popular Music Publishers Committee (PMPC), Classical and Print Publisher Committee (CPC/PPC) and Futures Group), with regular policy updates at each meeting.</li>
<li>Attend and contribute to the UK Music Policy and Public Affairs Group.</li>
<li>Attend and contribute to the UK Music Rights and Legal Affairs Group (may deputise for MPA Senior Counsel and/or PAGC Chair, as required)</li>
<li>Lead response to UK Music policy discussions, consultations and submissions; in collaboration with PAGC or directly, as appropriate.</li>
<li>Liaise with international music publisher representation body ICMP, to align and collaborate on key matters of the day, including via the fortnightly update meetings, events and workstreams.</li>
<li>Attend and contribute to related forums e.g., the British Copyright Council (BCC) and government department briefings.</li>
<li>Work with the Senior Legal Counsel and Classical Committee to address internal or member business affairs as required (such as the BBC Hire Tariff Agreement).</li>
<li>Devise and programme Policy Seminars (virtually or in person when possible).</li>
<li>Build strong and constructive relationships with other industry stakeholders including UK Music, UK Music members (including PRS for Music, BPI, AIM, The Ivors Academy), other relevant trade bodies and organisations such as the British Copyright Council and outreach organisations.</li>
<li>Forge strong relationships with Ministers, Peers, and relevant Government departments (including but not limited to DCMS, DIT and the IPO and international counterparts as needed) to keep policy influencers and makers abreast of the Music Publishing community’s needs.</li>
<li>Forge relationships globally with international MPAs via ICMP (inclusive of representing the MPA on panels and trade missions).</li>
<li>Liaise with all other relevant organisations to promote music publishing and copyright amongst policy makers and the public.</li>
<li>Represent the MPA at MPA events and further afield, participating in regular public speaking engagements.</li>
<li>Proactively seek out trade and press opportunities relating to policy for the MPA Group of Companies, participating in interviews for print and broadcast media and delivering quotes as requested. This work will be undertaken in association with the Marketing & Communications Manager.</li>
<li>Inform MPA internal workstreams and communications to be in line with MPA policy positions, as necessary.</li>
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<p><strong>Board, Committees & Member Meetings</strong></p>
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<li>Responsible for the agenda & drafting of content (in association with the Committee Chair & MPA CEO) for the Public Affairs & Governance Committee (PAGC).</li>
<li>Manage and engage the support of the MPA Public Affairs Consultant, as necessary and as per their agreed contracted hours to adequately cover the MPA’s needs on all matter policy and public affairs.</li>
<li>Provide Policy briefings to the MPA Board and encourage feedback to ensure that our membership remain united and aligned on all policy matters.</li>
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<p><strong><u>Reporting</u></strong><br />
This role will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer of the MPA.</p>
<p><strong><u>Person Specification</u></strong><br />
The ideal candidate will demonstrate all or most of the skills and experience below:</p>
<p><em>Knowledge & Experience</em></p>
<ul>
<li>Experience of music publishing, copyright, and rights management.</li>
<li>Proven track record in setting and actioning short, medium- and long-term company strategies relating to policy and public affairs.</li>
<li>A keen interest in, understanding of and strong ability to lobby the UK and EU governments, particularly as they relate to legislative processes and matters of significant importance to the music publishing community.</li>
<li>Senior level negotiating experience.</li>
<li>Knowledge and interest in Intellectual Property law and policy.</li>
<li>Higher Education Qualifications, desirable and/or at least 10 years’ experience in a similar or related role.</li>
<li>Established senior-level relationships within the music industry, relevant to policy, rights and public affairs.</li>
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<p><em>Professional and interpersonal skills</em></p>
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<li>Ability to demonstrate excellent diplomatic skills when dealing with individuals from all levels of the music industry and bring together diverse views to obtain consensus.</li>
<li>Ability to lead confidently, as well as manage effectively to get the best out of people.</li>
<li>A critical thinker and deft problem solver with sound judgement.</li>
<li>Meticulous attention to detail.</li>
<li>Excellent drafting and verbal communication skills.</li>
<li>Calm under pressure, approachable and pragmatic, able to motivate and be a central point of stability and support for the team.</li>
<li>Enthusiastic and self-motivated.</li>
<li>A positive, can-do attitude</li>
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