1255 — Managers and directors in the creative industries
Higher Skilled
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What this occupation covers
Managers and directors in creative industries plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the activities and resources of organisations in sectors such as arts, publishing, music, media, design and architecture.
Typical duties
plans, organises, directs and co-ordinates the activities and resources of organisations in the creative industries, such as publishing firms, art galleries and television companies
liaises with clients, generates new business and promotes their organisation by attending and organising conferences, exhibits and other events
helps set the creative direction of their organisation and finds new talent, such as artists, writers and musicians, as well as pieces such as artworks, scripts and music
keeps up to date with new releases, publications and trends in relevant fields
establishes client's requirements and oversees the conception and development of multiple projects
reviews and revises creative teams' work across multiple projects
determines staffing, material, financial, and other short- and long-term needs
Entry routes and qualifications
Entry requirements vary according to the specific sector. Most post holders will have relevant experience and while some fields do not require candidates to have academic qualifications others require a degree or equivalent qualification. Off and on-the-job training may be provided, and vocational qualifications are available in many of these sectors.
Sponsorship information
Higher Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.
Full Table 1 going rate: £44,900 at 37.5 hours. The applicable salary requirement can differ: use the calculator.
DBS assessment
No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.
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