Be operationalAny other reasonable duty as instructed by line manager Be administrativeCentral point of contact for all A&R Admin in relation to domestically signed artistsMaintain musician consent forms (MU or Island form) and Recording Information forms as part of Producer delivery requirements, for all recordingsClose daily liaison with artist managers on all aspects.Attend options meetings with Director of Business Affairs, providing a recording updateAttend weekly scheduling meeting and occasionally, label or planning meetingsBe managerialMentoring and developing a team of 3Co-ordinate allocated recording projects from start to finish overseeing every aspectOrganise logistics for a recording session, from writing sessions through to booking masteringNegotiate competitive rates and deal terms around album production including producers, mixers, musicians, engineers, studios, equipment, remixes and masteringIssue deal memos / agreements for producers/mixers or remixers, highlighting points of precedent for discussion with A&R ManagerOversee the artist travel to recording sessions booked by A&R AssistantsCo-ordinate audio parts archiving process, ensuring all audio parts are delivered by producer/mixer per their agreement, logging all masters with the audio storage facilityLiaise with Atmos Team to deliver Atmos version of audio, arrange Atmos approval sessionsRun recording budgets per Artist agreement, requesting increases via the Finance DirectorWork closely with A&R Managers updating them on budgets, deal negotiations and audio deadlinesObtain artist management approval on all spends/recording and release activitiesPrepare for Bi- monthly in-depth A&R Finance meeting, presenting figuresCreate projects and logging budgets in UniPort once approved, paying supplier invoices on time, while monitoring overall recording budget spendMonitor release schedules, supervise label copy collation into Studio Hub and R2 metadata input, ensure Artist approval on label copyCo-ordinate A&R input for the initiation process on each release on the schedule, working closely with the Marketing assistantsPre-empt unscheduled production deadlines to ensure timely delivery of repertoire, communicating timelines to A&R team and troubleshooting issues or potential delaysCo-ordinate delivery of audio for physical, digital and atmos releases to production within Universal standards of format deliverySupervise the issue of all remix agreements and parts distribution by A&R Assistants, advising them in this process. Ensure all remix budgets updated accordinglyPerson SpecificationNecessaryA proven track record within a similar roleA proactive approach to the management of people and processesA strong ability to negotiate and problem solveExcellent IT skills; must be proficient in Word, Excel and OutlookProven experience of working to strict deadlines and excellent organisational skillsExperience of working on own as well as part of a team.Experience of working with colleagues at all levelsExcellent communication skillsAbility to, and experience of, remaining calm in a sometimes-pressured environmentCommitted and flexibleAbility to use UniPort to a high levelR2 Super User (in-house system)DesirableAn understanding of digital audio workstationslike Logic and ProToolsBonus Tracks: Your BenefitsGroup Personal Pension Scheme (between 3% and 9%)Private Medical Insurance25 paid days of annual leaveInterest Free Season Ticket Loan availableHoliday Purchase schemeDental and Travel Insurance optionsCycle to Work SchemeSalary Sacrifice CarsSubsidised Gym MembershipEmployee Discounts (Reward Gateway)