Working here: Values, Culture & Mission - Music Careers

And we’re ambitious: we want to be the music world’s first choice for neighbouring rights royalty collections, we want to deliver consistent revenue growth in UK music licensing, and we want to lead positive change across the music industry.

To do that we expect our team to put improving the customer experience at the heart of everything they do, sharing their expertise and focusing on the solutions which drive success.

Our values

We prize people who are passionate about the role they play; those who actively embrace inclusive and creative ways of working to deliver for our members – always with the highest levels of integrity.

And we value team players. People who are straight forward, who take responsibility for their actions and are focused on delivering the best for PPL.

Our culture

In return, colleagues can expect a culture which invests in its people. That means supporting individuals and teams to reach their potential through invigorating work, a focus on training and personal development and frequent opportunities to socialise and learn from each other.

Our mission

We are part of something big. PPL has played a hand in every significant collaborative global data and technology initiative which has transformed sound recording rights over the last 20 years. Through exposure to the breadth of change we contribute to, our people have the chance to make the world a better place, providing – and gaining – expertise and counsel.

And on top of all of that is our central London office, access to music and gigs and competitive rates of pay.

Current vacancies

We are a global company, paying hundreds of thousands of members for the use of their recorded music. We make an important difference, and we’re proud of that.

If this is music to your ears, we’d love to hear from you. Check out our latest vacancies here

Benefits at PPL

Our hybrid approach allows you to split your time between home and our office in Soho. You can complete your working hours between 8am and 6pm, as long as you’re available during our core hours of 10am to 4pm.

You can work from anywhere in the world for up to two weeks each year, and during the summer we offer the to option to finish early on Fridays during an agreed two-month period.

We provide 25 days of holiday, with the option to increase over time. We also offer a range of family-oriented benefits, including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and private medical insurance or health cash plan (after six months).

Other benefits and perks include:

Private medical insurance or health cash plan (after six months)
Healthy breakfast and fruit available every day
Music benefit scheme: claim back £120 per year towards a music related activity
Season ticket loans
Regular social events to bring teams together
Retail and gym discounts to help you save
Volunteering opportunities with our charity partners

Equity, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcomed in a safe and trusted environment.

Find out more about EDI&W

Sustainability

We are always working to reduce our environmental impact and integrate sustainable practices across our business to make a meaningful difference wherever possible.

Read about our path to net zero

What our people say...

“It’s a great feeling to know my work is helping more performers and recording rightsholders get paid when their music is played.”

Anna Hazlewood

Broadcast Licensing Executive

“I consider myself fortunate to be employed in a role that is both engaging and has a tangible benefit to something I care very much about.”

Michael Williams

Senior Legal & Business Affairs Executive

“People here care so much about what we do and there’s a real culture of sharing and problem solving which always keeps me motivated.”

Anouska Durrant

Distribution Business Manager

“I feel very lucky to lead a brilliant, motivated team who are passionate about what they do.”

Anna Sparkes

Repertoire Data Analysis Manager

“The culture here is incredibly supportive, the work is rewarding, and the opportunity to discover new music is a big added bonus.”

Chloe Rowlatt

Head of International

"I love being able to interact with various stakeholders at all levels and supporting the business to ensure we achieve our targets."

Emmanuel Johnson

Senior People and Culture Manager

“I’m very proud that PPL is a non-profit organisation that exists purely for the benefit of performers and rightsholders. Further to that, it’s always great to see the positive impact made through PPL’s charity work.”

Roxanne Oak

Relationship Manager, Dance Music

“Everyone here really believes in what we do – and they’re all great at it. The culture here is really good, with a great focus on equity, diversity and inclusion and the wellbeing of staff.”