Opportunities to work with us
Grants Coordinator
Full time permanent role, £24,000-£27,000
Based in central London.
Who are we?
PRS Foundation is the UK’s leading charitable funder of new music and talent development across all genres. We invest in the future of music by supporting the creation of new music and enabling songwriters and composers of all backgrounds to realise their potential and reach audiences across the world.
Widely respected as an adventurous and proactive funding body, PRS Foundation supports a huge and exciting range of new music activity – from composer residencies and artist development programmes to festivals and showcases in the UK and overseas. Our support, which is overseen by our specialist team and network of independent advisors, is known as a kitemark for quality and innovation. Since 2000, PRS Foundation has given more than £33 million to over 6,800 new music initiatives.
Is this job for you?
Do you have broad and up-to date knowledge of challenges for music creators who are seeking to develop their career? Are you passionate and knowledgeable about all kinds of new music including Black British music, pop, alternative/indie, and electronic music? Would you like to support the next Little Simz, Sam Fender and Dave? If yes, then this role could be for you.
PRS Foundation is looking for a passionate, collaborative and inclusive team player with experience of working in the arts & cultural sector or music industry and an understanding of talent development, music funding and its importance to diverse music creators across the UK. You will be working on frontline programmes such as Momentum, International Showcase Fund, ReBalance and our partnership with BBC Music Introducing.
You will be able to work effectively in a busy, hands-on role. You will have a strong track record as a manager of teams or projects with a keen attention to detail. You will be excited about the opportunity of contributing to a small, dynamic organisation which is ambitious and continuing to evolve.
What happens next?
If you are interested in working with us, please download the job pack which includes an application and equal opportunities form. In addition to these forms, please submit a statement explaining why you wish to do this job and why we should employ you, with reference to the job and person specification. Please ensure that your statement is a maximum of 300 words. Do not simply send a CV as this will not be considered. Please send your application to becca@prsfoundation.com
Download the job pack here
Application deadline: 10am Monday 6 January 2020. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 15 January.
If you have not heard from us by the end of the day on Friday 10 January, you should assume that you have not been short-listed for interview. We regret that we will not be able to give feedback to those who are not short-listed.
PRS Foundation is committed to equal opportunities and inclusivity, therefore we welcome and encourage applicants from all sections of the community. Our office is wheelchair accessible. For more access information contact becca@prsfoundation.com.
Registered charity 1080837.
We look forward to hearing from you.