Job Vacancy: Director of Public Affairs

The BPI is seeking to appoint a Director of Public Affairs, a pivotal leadership role at the heart of the organisation’s engagement with Government, Parliament and wider stakeholders. Reporting to the Chief Executive and joining the Senior Leadership Team, the Director will lead the development and delivery of the BPI’s public affairs and policy strategy, advocating for the interests of UK recorded music and shaping the policy environment in which the sector operates.

The successful candidate will ideally be an accomplished public affairs leader with experience of senior-level political engagement, government relations and policy advocacy, with an understanding of the creative industries and the regulatory landscape affecting them. They will need to combine political judgement, strategic thinking and influencing skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across Government, Parliament, industry stakeholders and international partners.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please see the candidate pack  or visit roles.saxbam.com using reference PSUA. A large text version of the candidate pack is attatched below.

Enquires can be directed to [email protected].

The closing date is noon on Friday 31 July 2026.