Senior POWER UP programme manager

Closing date for applications: Thursday 10 September 2026 at 12 noon

Salary: This is a part time role, either 3 or 3.5 days per week, at a salary of £46,000 - £55,000 which pro rata will be £27,600 - £33,000 or £32,000 - £38,500.

Location: London

Are you an experienced project leader with strong music industry knowledge, a proven track record and connections across Black music communities in the UK? If so then this role could be for you!

POWER UP is an ambitious, long-term initiative which supports Black music creators and industry professionals and executives, as well as addressing anti-Black racism and racial disparities in the music sector. Co-founded by PRS Foundation and Ben Wynter and managed by PRS Foundation in partnership with Beggars Group and the Black Music Coalition, the initiative brings together several music industry partners and goes beyond solidarity, with new approaches which foster meaningful change.

We’re looking for someone passionate, proactive and ready to help break down barriers for Black music creators, industry professionals and executives through our award winning POWER UP Programme.

Key tasks and areas of responsibility

• Strategic planning and development Work with the CEO, Board and POWER UP’s Executive Steering Committee to develop, review and deliver POWER UP’s strategic objectives.
• Lead planning and oversee implementation of the POWER UP Programme’s timeline, including Participant deadlines, selection, capacity building support and related events with input from colleagues.
• Oversee evaluation and monitoring of impact, reach and diversity of the Programme and ensure that the team produces high quality reports for all partners with sign-off from the CEO.
• Liaise with the Senior Grants & Programmes Manager to ensure that the POWER UP timeline fits annual PRS Foundation timeline planning.
• Maintain overall awareness of music industry and funding developments in the UK whilst maintaining an understanding of the barriers facing participants.

Person specification

• We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable self-starter who is passionate about new music across all genres with particular expertise and relationships in Black music communities across the UK.
• You will be passionate about breaking down barriers for Black music creators and executives.
• You will have experience of working in the music industry and an understanding of talent development, plus the importance of targeted action to affect meaningful change.
• 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 have a broad and up-to date knowledge of music industry developments and challenges for artists, songwriters, producers and industry professionals who are seeking to develop their career and break through glass ceiling barriers.
• You will be excited about the opportunity to make a difference across the industry

It is vital that all Foundation employees are strong and respectful team players inspiring colleagues to support and champion the work they each undertake. Programme Managers are also expected to be passionate and driven, encouraging team collaboration, leading by example and setting high standards within the team environment at all times and when representing the Foundation at funded events and conferences.

If you have any difficulties at all with this process, require additional support or want to submit an application in alternative formats, please contact fiona@prsfoundation.com or call 020 3741 4233

We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.

Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.