Careers Resources

Careers Resources

Theatre

Prospects Profile: Theatre Director

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

Prospects Profile: Theatre Manager

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

Prospects Profile: Theatre Stage Manager

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

Federation of Drama Schools

The Federation of Drama Schools was created in 2017, replacing Drama UK. Their website contains details of member schools.

Association of British Theatre Technicians

Membership organisation with information on professional training, courses and industry news.

The Stage

Online version of the weekly magazine. Includes news, events, careers information and tips, for example on how to pass auditions, as well as vacancies and auditions.

Creative Scotland

Public body that supports the arts, screen and creative industries across all parts of Scotland. Their website has information on the Arts in Scotland, including news, events, funding opportunities and jobs.

Regional Theatre Young Director Scheme

A professional artist development programme for new and early career directors and theatre makers outside of London.

Independent Theatre Council

Association for performing arts organisations and individuals working in drama, dance, opera and music theatre etc which provides advice and training courses. The site contains a listing of members.

Equity

Trade union representing professional performers and creative workers. The website contains industry information and careers advice on a wide range of careers in broadcasting, film, theatre and variety.

ArtsJobFinder

ArtsProfessional Magazine's job listing service which advertises mainly arts administration, communication, marketing and production jobs.

BECTU

Trade union for broadcasting, film, theatre and interactive media. The site contains training and careers information, particularly on freelancing. Students can join the Student Register free to get advice on entry into the industry.

Society of British Theatre Designers

Representative organisation for designers. The site contains information on UK courses in stage, lighting, sound and costume design at all levels.

Creative Access

Social enterprise providing access to internships in creative industries. Register on their website to apply for opportunities.

Creative Pathways - information on Creative Careers

Information on career options in the creative sector with advice on skills and links to further useful resources.

Discover! Creative Careers

Links to information on a wide range of careers in the creative industries.

Aberdeen Performing Arts

APA promotes exciting live performances and inspiring creative projects at the multi-award winning cultural hub in the North-east of Scotland. There are also regular job openings.

Arts, culture and media jobs

Search for jobs in theatre, music, museums, dance, marketing and PR, visual arts, media and culture.

XpoNorthDigital

XpoNorth Digital is Highlands and Islands Eenterprise's mechanism for specialist digital support for the creative economy across the Highlands and Islands.