About Us

The MPA works on behalf of its wide-ranging membership to protect and enhance the rights of the music publishers and creators at the heart of British music’s extraordinary cultural and economic success story. We protect and enhance the rights of music publishers and creators, and we're committed to making the industry more equitable, representative and inclusive.

The MPA also owns and operates two subsidiary businesses MCPS and PMLL (together known as The MPA Group).

The Role

This is a high-profile, externally facing role with real influence. The Head of DEI will own and drive the MPA’s external-facing DEI strategy for the benefit of the music publishing industry - working with members, industry partners, Government bodies, and the UK Music Diversity Taskforce. Internally, the post-holder will act as a subject matter expert to the HR Director, ensuring alignment between the MPA’s external DEI strategy and its internal people practices, culture and policies.

What You'll Do

Strategy and Industry Leadership

Evolve and deliver the DEI strategy in line with Board and DEI Committee direction, setting clear outcomes and KPIs to drive meaningful, measurable progress across the music publishing industry
Lead a data-driven baseline analysis of the DEI landscape within music publishing, using findings to inform strategy and provide the foundation for measuring progress against agreed targets
Prepare monthly updates for MPA member newsletters and blogs, and present progress reports to the MPA Board and relevant committees
Maintain up-to-date awareness and best practice across every protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010, ensuring the MPA and its members remain informed and ahead of developments

Programmes and Initiatives

Take ownership of the MPA's established DEI programmes - including the NXT-Gen Scholars annual programme - ensuring their continued development, quality and impact
Maintain and facilitate the DEI Employee Networks, ensuring meetings are purposeful, inclusive and connected to the broader strategy
Lead and deliver DEI training across the MPA Group, designing and facilitating sessions for staff, Boards and Committees through in-person workshops, specialist guides and digital content
Design and administer annual DEI surveys to monitor progress against agreed targets and inform strategic decision-making

Member Engagement and External Relations

Engage, influence and advise MPA member companies on strategies to improve DEI, travelling to meet publishers across the UK as required
Work collaboratively with UK Music and partner organisations across the broader music and creative industries to influence and support sector-wide DEI initiatives
Contribute to the MPA's engagement with Government and national bodies on DEI policy, influencing outcomes and keeping abreast of best practice
Attend social and evening engagements in support of the MPA's DEI work, representing the organisation with confidence across a range of industry settings

Data, Insight and Governance

Lead an ongoing programme of DEI data collection and analysis, maintaining a governance framework that tracks commitments, measures impact and communicates progress transparently to members and stakeholders

About You

We're looking for an experienced, evidence-led DEI leader who combines strategic vision with hands-on delivery, and who builds collaborative relationships as readily as they challenge systems.

You'll bring:

Significant experience leading DEI strategy in complex, multi-stakeholder environments - including membership organisations, external partners and governance bodies
A track record of moving organisations from intent to measurable impact, with the confidence to challenge power structures, hold difficult conversations and navigate competing interests with integrity
Proven ability to apply an intersectional framework to programme design and data analysis
Strong working knowledge of the Equality Act 2010 and equalities law, with experience addressing systemic barriers rather than surface-level metrics
Exceptional influencing skills and the ability to build trust and engage at Board, Government and industry level
Proven track record delivering complex, concurrent programmes with strong project management and prioritisation skills
Experience working with data and people analytics to measure and communicate impact

Desirable:

Experience within music, media, another creative industry, or a membership/trade body environment
Familiarity with the UK Music Workforce Diversity Survey and sector-specific DEI frameworks

Package

Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
28 days holiday plus bank holidays
Pension contribution
Critical Illness and Income Protection Insurance
Death in Service benefit (after 2 years)
Hybrid working model

Our Commitment

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the creators and communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout our recruitment process - please let us know what you need and we will work with you.

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