Research Officer

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Entry

Ensure our members get paid the money they deserve for the music they produce

Accountable for extensive research to enable matching, updating or creation of works, cues and productions in the PRS for Music systems
To take ownership for decisions regarding research on items and follow best practice at all times to ensure efficient and accurate payments to members
Work to distribution deadlines whilst meeting departmental targets for both Productivity and Quality
To constructively challenge the status quo and recommend changes to procedures and processes that will improve efficiency
Analyse and interpret data to be able to report inconsistencies or errors, and take responsibility for acting on findings

Business perspective – makes calculated decisions

Critically evaluates information to identify potential errors and checks that information is completed
Takes responsibility for achieving objectives, highlighting potential problems in a timely way
Uses initiative, does not wait to be told or directed

Promotes greater collaboration within own area, being proactive in offering support where it can add value
Seeks feedback from manager, peers and customers to improve the way they work
Shares own knowledge and expertise with others, seeing the benefits of collaboration
Supporting progress – simplifies complexity
Identifies more efficient ways of working that are straightforward and consistent
Takes responsibility for understanding complex business issues by asking questions to gain clarity
Shares experiences, information and knowledge to aid others and get them up to speed

Takes opportunities to learn from their experiences, applying lessons learnt to current situations
Tries out new experiences seeing them as an opportunity to learn
Demonstrates a real desire to develop, challenging themselves to improve

This is a home-based role and will connect work with colleagues in the research and quality assurance teams over Skype.

A background in research, data analysis or process driven role is essential and an interest in music is preferred
Previous experience of working in a target driven environment
An ability to work on own initiative is important as this role is home-based
Standard of literacy and numeracy equivalent to GSCE level qualification in English and Maths
Computer literate and experience in the use of standard Microsoft Office software applications especially Word and Excel and Outlook
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Good written and oral communication skills

For further information on companies who employ this kind of role see UK Music members https://www.ppluk.com/ and https://www.prsformusic.com/

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