• Lead on the administration and organisation of political engagements from meetings and dinners to political and stakeholder attendance at music events and awards shows.
• Monitor and prepare reports on developments in Parliament, Government, and devolved administrations relevant to the public affairs strategy.
• Work collaboratively with the Policy and Campaign Manager to draft publications, briefings, and submissions for external audiences.
• Attend and contribute to external events and meetings.
• Assist with data collection and compiling of statistics to enhance a wider understanding of the music industry.
• Provide administrative and Secretariat support to the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Music, UK Music’s internal committees, and any ad-hoc policy-focused committees involving UK Music membership or broader sectoral coalitions.
• Develop materials to support policy and campaign objectives.
• Assist in building contacts with parliamentarians, UK Government officials, as well as local and regional government and devolved administrations.
• Build UK Music’s engagement with external stakeholder groups, including local authorities and public petition-signers, to advance the strategic policy and campaign objectives.

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience working in a political environment in a trade body, trade union, think tank, Parliament, Government (central, devolved, City Region or local authority) or other equivalent public policy environments is essential.
• Excellent written communication skills and ability to work quickly and accurately to deadlines.
• Excellent organisational skills, self-management and the ability to juggle multiple projects at the same time are vital.
• Enthusiasm for music is essential.