Incorporated Society of Musicians

Do you want to make a difference to the working lives of musicians?

Central London – Policy and Research Officer

Full time permanent position

Salary -  £28,000- £33,000 depending on experience

This is a great opportunity for a public affairs professional to join the dynamic and innovative ISM.  We are well known for our high-profile campaigns and policy initiatives on everything from Brexit to diversity to musicians’ rights to music education and arts policy. We are now looking for a policy and research professional to drive our public affairs work forward.

You will have at least 2 years experience as a public affairs professional and be able to demonstrate success in policy work. You will be outcomes focussed and excited by the prospect of making a real difference to the lives of musicians and to the music sector as a whole.

You will be politically aware and have experience of drafting responses to consultations and being part of a campaigns function. You will be comfortable carrying our research for public affairs and policy purposes and have outstanding written and oral skills.

You will be joining a professional staff team based in Bayswater, London where the emphasis is on good communication, innovation and team work.

Applications are welcome from candidates from all sectors who can demonstrate a track record of success.

For an informal discussion about this post please contact Deborah Annetts on 020 7313 9320.

To apply please send a full CV and covering letter saying why you are the person for the job to recruitment@ism.org.

Closing date is 09.00 on Monday 9 July 2018. First round interviews will be in the following week.