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Wales & South West England Regional Officer (Part Time 0.6 FTE), MUSICIANS UNION
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Are you based in the Musicians’ Union Wales and South West England Region with a knowledge of the music industry at national and local level?
Do you have the ability to provide advice and support to members across the range of regional services delivered to MU members?
You could be the person we are looking for to fill our part-time Wales & South West England (WSWE) Regional Officer vacancy.
The Musicians' Union (MU)
The Musicians' Union (MU) is the UK trade union for musicians and represents over 36,000 musicians across the UK working in all sectors of the music business.
As well as negotiating on behalf of our members with all the major employers in the industry, we offer a range of support services for professional and student musicians of all ages and backgrounds.
The WSWE Regional Officer (part time)
The WSWE Regional Officer (part time) will work within the WSWE Regional Team, which is made up of the WSWE Regional Organiser, WSWE Regional Officer (full time) and the Regional Services Assistant. The role is line managed by the WSWE Regional Organiser.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice and assistance in conjunction with internal and external solicitors.
- Handle sensitive and confidential matters including disputes/conflict appropriately.
- Develop and undertake initiatives, strategies, and projects to maximize the recruitment and retention of members and support the music industry within the region.
- Work well within the team as well as individually.
- Commit to the overall aims and objectives of the trade union movement.
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Role Details
This role is offered on a part-time, 0.6 FTE, permanent basis such that it might fit alongside other responsibilities or commitments where compatible. The choice of days/hours worked will be agreed in advance between the successful candidate and the line manager. The role is attached to our WSWE Office based in Cardiff, with hybrid working from home. Travel within the region, occasionally requiring overnight stays, and on a few occasions a year UK-wide travel with overnight stays will be required.
Compensation and Benefits
- Basic salary of £51,450, pro rata, plus a regional weighting allowance of £3,455, pro rata.
- Excellent staff benefits including a contribution towards a personal pension, flexible working, and access to ongoing training and development.
- Annual leave entitlement of 30 days, pro rata, excluding public holidays.
Application Process
For an application form and full job description, please visit our website:
http://musiciansunion.org.uk/about-the-mu/careers/wswe-regional-officer
Closing date for applications is Monday 27 July 2026 at 12:00 Midday. Interviews will be held in person at our WSWE Office based in Cardiff, on Wednesday 12 August 2026.
Please note: Applications are only accepted using our Application Form - we do not accept CVs/Resumes.
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The MU’s Mission
The MU’s mission is to create an equitable music industry where all musicians can thrive. We’re committed to doing the same with our workplaces.
As our membership becomes more diverse, we’re working to make sure our teams reflect our members.
At the MU, we welcome people with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. You’ll be encouraged to be your authentic self and you’ll have the freedom to develop professionally and personally in a supportive and empowering workplace.
Actions speak louder than words, so to further our culture of inclusion, we invest in several ED&I initiatives. You can find out more about our ED&I work here.
We encourage people from all sections of our community to apply for roles with us. We particularly welcome applicants from the Global Majority and Disabled applicants as these communities are currently under-represented in our workforce.
The MU are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for this role. You can find more information in the advice for applicants’ section here.
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