Job sector information

Technical, Production & Management (Dance, Drama and Music)

You will find the following information on this page. Click on the list below to go directly to a section:

• General Resources
• Bath Spa Careers Resources
• Where to look for Jobs and Work Placements
• Useful Web Links
• Professional Organisations
• Events and Careers Fairs
• Further Training and Development

For information and resources linked to your subject of study, see the Degree Subject Resources pages of our website.

General Resources

The Creative Arts 'Industry insights' section on the Prospects website gives an overview of this employment area and includes key roles for graduates, case studies and further links and resources. 

Prospects website has an explore types of jobs section which includes job profiles of over 800 occupations. Information for each job covers salary and conditions, entry requirements, training and career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, related jobs and case studies, contacts and resources.

 

Bath Spa Careers Resources

These resources are available for reference in the Careers Information room, except where indicated:

Books:

• A Practical Guide To Working in Theatre
• Stage Management - the Essential Handbook
• Getting into Music, Drama and Dance
• Essential Guide to Business in the Performing Arts
• Getting into Performing Arts
• The Music Industry Uncovered (Trotman)
• The Guerilla Guide to the Music Business
• How To Make It In The Music Business
• Contacts - for stage, TV, film & radio: The Spotlight
• The White Book
• British Performing Arts Yearbook

CD's:

• The AIM Guide to Survival and Success in the Music Business

 

Bulletins and Journals:

• B&NES Arts Bulletin (online version)
• South West Screen (online version)
• Talent Circle ebulleting (online version)

Where To Look for Jobs and Work Placements

 

Equity
Union for actors and set, costume and lighting designers, employment and information service available to members.

National Council for Drama Training
Promotes, enhances and maintains high standard of training and education for stage manager/technician. Graduate database of dance and drama graduates.

The Guardian Jobs (Arts and Heritage)

Monster Jobs

Music Jobs Music industry jobs

Production Base
Online database of film and TV professionals throughout the UK with 7,000+ employers looking for tv and film crew. Online registration required to use the services.

UK Theatre Web
Guide and links to professional and amateur theatres in the UK and includes opportunities in technical, production and management roles as well as performance.

The Stage

The Stage (Stagetalk forums)

Talent Circle
The UK's leading free resource for independent filmmakers, crew and actors.

Venue Musicians Guide
Online magazine for Bristol and Bath areas. Also features a local general jobs section.

Work Circle
Jobs in the music industry, music education etc

 

Check our jobs databse for the latest jobs and placement opportunities, plus lists of employers by sector and location

www.gradsouthwest.com has graduate level jobs in the south west. Register to search for jobs and job alerts matching your criteria

Please also see our Useful web Links section on this page. For further information on the job seeking and application process, and resources available, please see the Looking for Jobs and Applying for Jobs pages of this website.

For further information on Work Placements and to download our information sheet, please see our Work Placement pages.

 

Useful web links

Association of British Theatre Technicians
Offers advice and training

Equity
Union for actors and set, costume and lighting designers, employment and information service available to members.

The Creative Handbook - online directory for the creative industries

Society of British Theatre Designers

National Council for Drama Training
Promotes, enhances and maintains high standard of training and education for stage manager/technician. Graduate database of dance and drama graduates.

Musicians Union

Skillset - The Sector Skills Council for creative media

UK Theatre Web
Guide and links to professional and amateur theatres in the UK and includes opportunities in technical, production and management roles as well as performance.

The Stage

The Stage Newspaper 'Connect'
'How To' guides on producing musicals and festivals.

The Stage (Stagetalk forums)

 

Professionl organisations

Arts Council of England
14 Great Peter Street
London
SW1P 3NQ
Tel: 020 7333 0100

Arts Council of Wales
9 Museum Place
Cardiff
CF1 3NX
Tel: 029 2037 6500

Association of British Orchestras
20 Rupert Street
London
W1D 6DF
T: 020 7287 0333

Association of Independent Music
Church Street
London W4 2PD
Tel: 020 89945599
www.musicindie.org

Association of Professional Recording Services
PO Box 22,
Totnes,
TQ9 7YZ
Tel: 01803 868600
www.aprs.co.uk

Broadcasting Entertainment Cinematograph and Theatre Union (BECTU)
373-377 Clapham Road
London
SW9 9BT
Tel: 020 7346 0900
www.bectu.org.uk

Creative and Cultural Skills Council - the Sector Skills Council for Advertising, Crafts, Cultural Heritage, Design, Music, Performing, Literary and Visual Arts.
www.ccskills.org.uk

 

Directors Guild of Great Britain
Acorn house
314-320 Grays Inn Road
London
WC1X 8DP
www.dggb.co.uk

The Independent Theatre Council
12 The Leathermarket
Weston Street
London
SW9 9BT
www.itc-arts.org

Music Producers Guild
P.O.Box 32
Harrow
HA2 7ZX
www.mpg.org.uk

Skillset - The Sector Skills Council for creative media
Focus Point
21 Caledonian Road
London
N1 9GB
Tel: 020 7713 9800

Theatrical Management Association
32 Rose Street
London
WC2E 9ET
www.tmauk.org

 

Events and careers Fairs

Look at the calendar of campus workshops and events on the Bath Spa plus web pages - booking required in most cases.

Prospects website has a general careers fair section, searchable by type of event and location.

 

Further Training and Development

Skillset - The Sector Skills Council for creative media

Bristol Old Vic Theatre School

Channel 4 Theatre Director Scheme

Some training opportunities for Production and Management are offered through the ITC (Independent Theatre Council). Visit their website at www.itc-arts.org

 

Theatrical Management Association offer short courses in Performing Arts Marketing etc.

Creative & Cultural Skills is the Sector Skills Council for Advertising, Crafts, Cultural Heritage, Design, Music, Performing, Literary and Visual Arts. An industry-led organisation promising to have real influence over the supply of education and skills across the UK. See their website at www.ccskills.org.uk