Prs For Music Ltd
Feb 19, 2026
Full time
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 Head of Talent Acquisition & EDIB Lead develops and delivers a strategic, future focused talent acquisition approach while driving Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (EDIB) across the organisation. The role ensures recruitment is efficient, inclusive, and aligned with business needs, while fostering a culture where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. As well as leading multidisciplinary team members, this role collaborates closely with HR Business Partners, Learning and Development and Senior Leadership. Responsibilities As our Head of Talent Acquisition and EDIB Lead, some of your day to day duties will include Strategic Leadership Advise and support Senior Leadership on hiring strategies and EDIB best practice Modernise recruitment processes through technology, analytics and continuous improvement Talent Acquisition Direct ownership of the hiring processes for Senior Leadership/Exec level roles Oversee sourcing strategies for all vacancies allocating roles to the Recruitment team as appropriate Lead innovative recruitment campaigns to attract high quality candidates (including Senior Leadership and Exec hires) Build and manage a recruitment agency preferred supplier list in line with Procurement Policy Employer Branding & Candidate Experience Lead employer brand initiatives to support and promote the organisation as top employer Ensure a seamless and positive candidate journey, using feedback to drive improvement Ensure candidate and employee feedback is obtained and responded to including platforms such as Glassdoor Metrics, Budget and Compliance Set and track KPI's such as time to hire, cost per hire and diversity metrics Management of recruitment and EDIB budgets Ensure all contractors are engaged on terms that are tax compliant up to date (including IR35 CEST assessments and use of overseas contractors). Ensure compliance with employment legislation, data privacy and ethical hiring standards EDIB Strategy and Integration Lead EDIB strategies with clear, measurable goals Embed inclusive practices in job design, sourcing, assessment and selection Deliver EDIB training Partner with HR to apply EDIB principles across onboarding, development and retention Draft gender and ethnicity pay gap reports and collaboratively build and drive associated action plans Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships Lead internal EDIB employee resource groups Build partnerships with Universities, industry associations to reach diverse talent and oversee the work experience programme Monitor industry trends and emerging talent relate technologies Technology Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies aligned with organisation priorities Review current applicant tracking system and process Implement usage of AI technology within the function 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: Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field or equivalent Professional certifications in HR, Recruitment or Diversity & Inclusion (eg, CIPD, SHRM or DEI certifications) are advantageous Extensive experience in talent acquisition leadership with at least 3 years in EDIB focused roles Proven record of hiring to Senior Leadership/Exec level roles Experience managing multi disciplinary teams and influencing senior stakeholders What's in it for you? 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.