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About Us

The leading professional body for talent agencies in the UK.

PMA membership comprises Agencies which represent Artists, Dramatists and Creatives.  Our current, membership stands at 200 agencies; an estimated 1000 agents; who between them represent approximately 50,000 artists, writers, directors and creatives working in screen, theatre and radio.

Members are bound by a code of good agent practice, with outlines conscientious regard for the professional welfare of clients; and commitment to industry-wide values of equality, diversity and inclusion, and anti-harassment.  The PMA network is run by its members, for its members – a structure that allows all voices to heard and collective decisions to be made.

The PMA was established in 1950, for: ‘The protection and promotion of the interests of its members variously operating in the [cultural industries] as personal managers … and of maintaining good and friendly relations with one another.’  The spirit of which remains true to this day and extends to many kindred, industry organisations with which we work.

 

How to Join the PMA

2023 – We are delighted to currently be receiving a high number of membership applications.  Sadly this is affecting the time it takes to process applications.  If you are submitting a new application please be sure that you fulfil all our membership criteria before registering your interest.  If you have an application pending, please bear with us.

Thank you.

HOW TO APPLY.

STEP ONE – Register your interest online.

Criteria: You must be nominated by two PMA members. You must have a minimum of two years of experience.

  • The names and email addresses of two PMA members willing to nominate your application;
  • To demonstrate that your agency has a minimum of two years of experience.  Or, if your agency is new, you have two years of experience as an agent elsewhere.

When you are ready click ‘Register Your Interest” below. You will be asked to fill in a short form asking for basic contact information for you, and your referees, and a little information about your agency.

STEP TWO – Provide evidence of good practice.

Criteria: Your terms of business must be in line with the PMA Approved Code of Practice (ACOP).  You must hold a separate bank account for client monies.

After registering you will receive an email requesting a copy of your Terms of Business (sometimes called “agency agreement”) and evidence that you hold a separate bank account for client monies.

If there is a disparity between your TOBs and the PMA ACOP this will affect your application. Please consider the following:

  • Are your operating practices in line with either the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003 (Artists Agencies); or good agent practice as outlined in our code?
  • Does your agency provide its clients with a GDPR Privacy Notice document?
  • Do you operate a “notice period” in relation to termination of representation between the agency and its clients? Time restrictions, or notice periods, are not considered to be in the best interest of the client and therefore, should not be operated by PMA member agencies.

STEP THREE – Welcome to the PMA

Assuming the criteria above are met, we will be in contact about how to begin and make the best use of your PMA membership.

Timeframe: We aim to process each application in around six to eight weeks. Step 2 is often the point where applications falter or fail, so please do check the criteria before you send your Terms of Business.

Current Membership Fees (2022): Agencies with less than 5 employees: £  450 + vat; Agencies with 5-15 employees: £ 550 + vat;  Agencies with 16 plus employees: £1000 + vat.  Membership runs from January to December. And can be paid monthly, quarterly, or in a single instalment.

If you have any questions about membership at any stage please email info@thepma.com.

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Thank you for your interest in joining the PMA. Before you proceed please consider the following criteria for membership:

If you can meet these criteria please click here to register your interest. We will get in touch to discuss the next stage.

If you have any queries please email info@thepma.com

Please review the highlighted fields below to ensure that you have completed all the required fields and checked the confirmation checkboxes.

If your agency is less than two years old please note previous experience at another agency.
(e.g. mainly artists representation or literary representation)
Please name four current clients and state how long they have been with the agency.
The company director/s fully support this agency's choice to join the PMA. I/we have read the pma code of conduct for membership and undertake to carry out *my/our obligations thereunder

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Thank you for providing your details. You will receive a call from the PMA in the next few days to discuss the next steps.

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VACANCIES

The Vacancy List: Looking for a start or a next step in an agency?
Current assistant and admin vacancies are posted below.

ARG

Assistant to Managing Director

– Posted June 7th 2023

Job Title: Assistant to Managing Director
Company: Artists Rights Group Ltd
Location: London
Reports to: Managing Director

ARG provides highly individual personal management for its elite list of creative
talent and has an unrivalled reputation for building and sustaining successful
careers.

This is a fast paced and client facing role requiring excellent organisational and
administrative skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• First point of contact for all requests/offers of work for clients
• Ascertaining all information regarding dates etc.
• Keeping track of all offers/contracts etc.
• Make all arrangements for clients to carry out work, for example,
travel/itineraries etc.
• Manage MD’s diary
• Connecting calls including conference calls
• Organising all travel arrangements and itineraries for MD
• Maintaining Contacts database
• Script reading and writing breakdowns
• Prepare MD’s Expenses
• Client casting

As part of your role, you will be required to attend the theatre/events up to 3 or 4
times per week and to attend Drama School showcases and look for new talent.
You will be expected to be available evenings and weekends for events and on your
phone.

CANDIDATE:
• Skilled assistant with at least 2 years’ relevant experience
• Excellent administrative skills and attention to detail
• Presentable, will be dealing with high profile clients
• Enthusiastic and dedicated
• Committed and hardworking
• Ability to work efficiently and under pressure
• Good team player
• Interest in Theatre and Film industry

IAG (Identity Agency Group)

Senior Assistant / Junior Agent

– Posted June 6th 2023

Identity Agency Group (IAG) is one of the leading acting talent agencies within the industry.

We are looking for a Senior Assistant / Junior Agent with an immediate start to join our expanding team.

We are looking for someone with proven experience in a talent agency and ready to take the next step, who is extremely organised, with excellent written and verbal communication skills and a great eye for talent. You should be computer literate, confident on the phone, proactive, a team player, resilient under pressure, and have a strong working knowledge of the industry.

A minimum of two years industry experience is required, with an extensive knowledge of casting directors and provable experience within a talent agency. This will be a full-time position, working from our London office in the heart of the West End.

Salary is negotiable dependent on experience.

Please send a short cover letter and copy of your CV to: vacancies@iagtalent.com with the subject title ‘Senior Assistant/Junior Agent Application – [YOUR NAME]’

AHA Talent

Creatives’ Agent Assistant

– Posted June 6th 2023

Assistant agent wanted for Creatives’ department of busy, friendly theatrical agency based in Covent Garden. Duties include assisting with day to day running of the department, assisting management of directors, designers, choreographers and other behind-the-scenes creative clients as well as updating our website and social media. We need someone who’s great with people, has a keen eye for detail, with excellent administration and organisation skills. We are ideally looking for someone with experience working in an agency or theatre environment. Salary and job description commensurate with experience.

Please send CV and cover letter to jobs@ahacreatives.co.uk by close Monday 12 June.

Identity Agency Group (IAG)

Agent’s Assistant

– Posted June 6th 2023

In 2006, IAG was formed as a response to the lack of diversity across Theatre, Television and Film. Almost two decades later, IAG has now established itself as the leading talent agency representing the very best in diverse, ground-breaking talent in the UK and overseas.

We are adding an Agent’s Assistant to our thriving, expanding team. This full-time role will be based in our office in Soho, starting in July.

The ideal candidate will have:

– A minimum of two years industry experience, with a comprehensive knowledge of casting directors and provable experience within a talent agency or casting. We also welcome experienced candidates who have previously worked in production or the Arts who are genuinely motivated to make the move into a talent agency.

– Strong organisation, administration, and computer literacy (we are a Mac office).

– Knowledge and proficiency in Tagmin and Spotlight (desired.)

– Excellent verbal and written communication skills and confidence when liaising with clients, casting, and industry.

– Resilience under pressure, prioritising well, with attention to detail.

– A proactive, friendly, and collaborative approach.

Please send a short cover letter and copy of your CV for the attention of Ikki El-Amriti to: ikki@iagtalent.com with the subject title ‘Assistant Application – [YOUR NAME]’

CVH Management

Admin Assistant

– Posted June 6th 2023

CVH Management is a boutique agency representing an exciting list of creatives including Directors, Designers, Lighting Designers, Choreographers, Sound Designers and Video Designers. Our clients work internationally in theatre, opera, events and television.

We are looking for a Full Time Admin Assistant to support the team in delivering first-class bespoke representation.
The role includes:
– Managing visas and tax forms on behalf of the clients
– Social media management and website maintenance
– Diary management and organising of attendance at press nights
– Providing excellent client care, liaising with clients when dealing with general enquiries
– Dealing with biographies and marketing requests
– General administrative support

The ideal candidate must fulfil the following criteria:
– Have previous office experience in the theatre industry and/or related field
– Be highly organised
– Have excellent communication skills
– Show great attention to detail
– Have a keen interest in theatre and performing arts
– Be enthusiastic about working with Creatives as we do not represent actors or have any involvement in casting
– Possess an ability to multi-task and prioritise your workload when under time constraints

Knowledge of AgentFile, Apple Mac systems and any previous experience of visa, tax forms or work permits would be beneficial but not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a small team, gain experience and work with high calibre theatrical creatives. There is an opportunity to take on further responsibility and progress within CVH Management for the right candidate.
The office hours are 10am-6pm, hybrid working between shared office spaces. Salary is to be discussed dependant on experience.

To apply for the role, please send a short cover letter stating why you are interested in the position and demonstrating how you fulfil the criteria along with a copy of your CV to admin@clarevidalhall.com

If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can find our website online at clarevidalhall.com

Narrow Road

Agent’s Assistant

– Posted June 5th 2023

Narrow Road are looking for an experienced full time Agent’s Assistant to join our team of 12 and working from our Covent Garden office.

The ideal candidate will have:

at least 1 year’s previous experience of working at a talent agency, casting director’s office, publishing house or production company.
excellent communication and administrative skills
literacy in digital/social media
a friendly but professional manner
experience of Tagmin and Spotlight
a knowledge of existing casting directors
comfortable handling a high volume of work, prioritising well and performing tasks under time pressure with a sharp eye for details
a genuine passion for theatre

This is a perfect opportunity for an energetic and highly organised candidate who is eager to work hard.

No Phone Calls please – all applications will be looked at.

Send your cover letter and a copy of your CV to jobs@narrowroad.co.uk making sure you put ‘Agents Assistant’ in the subject line of your message.

Hamilton Hodell

Agent Assistant / Junior Voice Over Agent

– Posted June 2nd 2023

Agent Assistant / Junior Voice Over Agent

The voice over division (HHUSH) at Hamilton Hodell is looking for an experienced full time agent assistant /junior voice agent to join their growing team in Soho.

This is a fast paced and focussed role which will focus on a bespoke list of voice over talent within the theatrical agency. You will be working alongside a voice over agent, under the guardianship of the commercial and voice over team at Hamilton Hodell.

This is a dynamic division and the company centres around precision, detail and timely actions and response.

Your role will include the following;
Running of the HHUSH office including administrative duties and supporting the team as you work across voice over in commercials, documentary narration, audio books, video games and new media.

The role will require the use of initiative as well as the ability to work to tight deadlines and seize opportunities. Important attributes include; excellent written and verbal communication. Faultless organisation skills and time management. It is essential that the candidate has an innate interest in the audio side of the entertainment industry, as well as a keen ambition to develop within the talent/advertising space.

Key responsibilities, Skills & experience required:

Liaising and communicating with Client and industry professionals in all mediums
Office: Client invoicing, diary and appointment management as well as schedules and operations. Knowledge of Tagmin is desirable.
Online: Driving and maintaining the company brand across online sites, including social media and PR

Salary £30K plus generous benefits package

To apply, please email CV to: vacancy@hamiltonhodell.co.uk with the subject line ‘Agent Assistant / Junior Voice Over Agent’.

We are committed to diverse, inclusive recruitment, regardless of disability, race, age, colour, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity. We very much look forward to receiving your application. Deadline: Friday 16th June 2023, with an immediate start date.

Gardner Herrity Ltd.

Paid Intern

– Posted June 1st 2023

You are fully available for six months from Tuesday the 1st August and you have a passion for film, television and theatre. You’re focused, intelligent, efficient, and you’re keen to pursue a career in talent management. An internship at Gardner Herrity might be the first step in your agenting journey.

For more information please email covering letter and CV. (subject GH-Intern)

info@gardnerherrity.co.uk

INDEPENDENT TALENT GROUP LTD

Team Assistant

– Posted June 1st 2023

Independent Talent (ITG) is one of the largest talent agencies in Europe and represents a range of talent with global appeal. The unscripted department was set up in 2001 and represents on screen talent in all genres and we work with closely with the digital team to represent clients in all genres. Together these departments have gone from strength to strength and ITG360 won the Edinburgh TV Festival New Voices Award 2019.

We’re now looking for a team assistant to work in the unscripted department.

You will need to have great communication and organisational skills, as you will be required to support a team of agents with their clients. You will need to be passionate about the industry, a self starter and team player.

We work in a high-pressure environment and it can often be long hours, please keep this in mind when applying.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Client invoicing
Diary management
Dealing with client gifting opportunities
Updating the website, client one pagers, etc.
Keeping up to speed on broadcast and digital news
Fielding phone calls
Assisting in keeping the company’s social media pages updated with client news
Wider admin tasks such as booking travel, arranging and confirming meetings, post, etc.

You’ll primarily be based in our main office at Whitfield Street, normal office hours will be 9.00am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday, although some flexibility is required. This role will include attendance at some evening events, both in London and the UK more widely.

ITG is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills (with or without reasonable accommodations) and experience for the job, please apply – we would love to hear from you regardless of your background. If you require any reasonable adjustments during an interview process please let us know.

Please send your CV and cover letter, including a paragraph about a recent non-scripted programme you have watched, to vacancies@independenttalent.com or Independent Talent Group Ltd, 40 Whitfield Street, London W1H 2RH.

Deadline for applications: 5pm, 9th June 2023

YOU Management

Senior Agent’s Assistant

– Posted May 25th 2023

YOU Management is looking for an assistant to join the London office team.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working for a talent or casting agency and possess the following strengths:

Strong administrative skills, a friendly and proactive personality who thrives working within a team and have a genuine passion for talent management with a keen desire to work hard and learn on the job.

This is a role where potential to grow within the company is awarded.

To apply, please email CV and a cover letter to: jobs@you-management.com

Victoria Lepper Associates

Senior Agent’s Assistant

– Posted May 24th 2023

Victoria Lepper Associates is looking for an experienced full time Senior Agent’s Assistant to join their team. This is a hybrid position WFH/office based (Bedford).
The successful candidate will be ambitious, have exceptional organisational, written and verbal communication skills and be calm and collected. We’re looking for someone who has had previous experience of working at a talent agency, casting director’s office, publishing house or production company, who has a genuine passion for Film, TV and the Arts.
Knowledge/proficiency in Tagmin, Spotlight and Microsoft programmes (word and excel) is essential. We are a MAC using office.
The ideal candidate will have:
• excellent multi-tasking, communication and administrative skills
• experience in digital/social media
• well organised when working to and achieving deadlines
• discretion whilst dealing with highly confidential material in a trustworthy and accurate manner.
• confident, friendly manner
• first-rate diary management skills with an ability to prioritise well and perform tasks under time pressure with a sharp eye for detail
Responsibilities will include:

• Talent management support
• Organising client logistics, call sheets, travel itineraries
• Providing full administrative support to the agents
• Overall maintaining the smooth running of the office
• Handling a high volume of emails and calls
• The processing and logging of contracts and organising online filing
• Organising meetings, auditions and castings
• Using and updating web content software and social media platforms

VLA are committed to diversity and inclusion and actively encourage all suitable applications. We look forward to hearing from you.

Deadline: 22nd June 2023

Members list

(Last update, April 2023) Download a PDF list here

  • 33 Artist Management
  • 42 Management
  • Abi Darling at Brynmoor
  • Accelerate
  • AHA Talent Ltd
  • Aim LLP
  • AK Agents
  • Alan Brodie Representation Ltd
  • Andrew Harding Management
  • Angel and Francis
  • Anita Alraun Representation
  • APM Associates
  • Apollo Artist Management
  • Artists Rights Group
  • Ashrow Talent Management
  • Aston Management
  • Audere Talent Management
  • BC Creative Ltd
  • Belfield and Ward
  • Beresford Management
  • Berlin Associates
  • Blake Friedmann Literary Agency
  • Bloomfields Welch Management
  • Blue Book Artist Management
  • Brennan Artists Associates
  • Brood Management
  • BWH Agency
  • Byram Hancock Associates
  • Byrons Management
  • Carey Dodd Associates
  • Caroline Dawson Associates
  • Cary Parsons Management
  • Casarotto Ramsay
  • CBL Management
  • CCA Management
  • Cecily Ware Literary Agents
  • Cherry Parker Management
  • Chris Davis Management
  • Claire Hoath Management
  • Clare Vidal-Hall
  • Clarendon Personal Management
  • Collective Agents
  • Conway van Gelder Grant
  • Core MGMT Ltd
  • Coulter Hamilton Rae
  • Creative Artist Management
  • Creative Media Management
  • Cruickshank Cazenove
  • Culverhouse Associates
  • Curtis Brown
  • D&B Management
  • Daisy and Duke
  • David Ball Ltd
  • David Higham Associates
  • DBA
  • Dench Arnold Agency
  • Denton Brierley
  • Diamond Management
  • DPA Managment
  • Eamonn Bedford
  • Echo Artists
  • Elaine Steel Management
  • Emptage Hallett
  • Esta Charkham Assocs
  • Excellent Talent
  • Feast Management
  • Felix De Wolfe
  • Fillingham Weston Associates
  • First Call Management
  • FLP Management
  • Galloways
  • Gardner Herrity
  • Garricks
  • Gavin Barker Associates
  • Gemma Hirst Associates Ltd
  • Global Artists
  • Gordon and French
  • Grantham-Hazeldine Ltd
  • Hamilton Hodell
  • Hannah Layton Management
  • Hatch Talent
  • Haworth Agency
  • Hilary Gagan Associates
  • Howard Cooke Associates
  • Hunwick Associates
  • iD Agency
  • iD Talent
  • Identity Agency Group
  • Independent Talent
  • Infinity Artists
  • Innovate Talent Management
  • Insight Management
  • InterTalent (AC) Ltd
  • Insanity Group
  • JPA Management
  • Jeffrey and White Management
  • Jessica Carney Associates
  • JFL Agency Ltd
  • Jonathan Arun Group (JAG.)
  • Jonathan Clowes Ltd
  • Jorg Betts Associates
  • Josef Weinberger Ltd
  • Judy Daish Associates
  • Julia Tyrrell Management
  • Julian Belfrage Associates
  • JWL
  • Kate Borde Personal Management (KBPM)
  • Katie Threlfall Associates
  • Keddie Scott Associates
  • Kelly Everitt Associates
  • Ki Agency
  • Kitson Press Associates
  • Knight Hall Agency
  • LARK
  • LJP Management
  • Linda Seifert Management
  • Lisa Richards Agency
  • Lizanne Crowther Management Ltd
  • Lorraine Brennan Management
  • Lou Coulson
  • Lovett Logan Associates
  • Lowy Hamilton
  • Mac and Jeal
  • Macfarlane Chard
  • MacNaughton Lord Representation
  • McEwan and Penford
  • Maison 2 Ltd
  • Mandy Ward Artist Mgt
  • Marcus and McCrimmon
  • Markham Froggatt and Irwin
  • MBA Literary Agents
  • McLean-Williams Management
  • Media Artists Group
  • Mia Thomson Talent Management
  • Micheline Steinberg Associates
  • Michelle Blair Management
  • Michelle Braidman Ltd
  • Michelle Kass Associates
  • Middleweek Newton Talent Mgmt.
  • Milburn Browning
  • Mondi Associates
  • Morwenna Preston Mgmt.
  • Mostyn & Cross
  • MR Management
  • Mrs Jordan Associates
  • MSFT Management
  • Nancy Hudson Associates
  • Narrow Road
  • Nelson Browne
  • Network Artist Management
  • New Wonder Management
  • Nick Turner Management
  • Nina Lee Management
  • Noel Gay
  • NR1 Creatives Ltd
  • Olivia Bell Management
  • Orlando Gray Management
  • Paling and Jenkins
  • Pangolin Talent
  • PBJ Management
  • Pelham Associates
  • Performing Arts Artists’ Management
  • Price Gardner Management
  • Q Talent
  • Red Talent Management
  • Rebecca Blond Associates
  • Revolution Talent
  • Roberts & Day Management
  • Rochelle Stevens & Co
  • Roger Carey Associates
  • Rossmore Personal Management
  • Roxane Vacca Management
  • Russell Smith Associates
  • Sainou
  • Sally Hope Associates
  • Sandra Boyce Management
  • Savages Personal Management
  • Sayle Screen
  • Scott Marshall
  • SD Talent Management
  • Shack Artists
  • Sharkey and Co Theatrical Agents
  • Sharon Henry Management
  • Sheil Land
  • Shepherd Management
  • Shepperd Fox
  • Simon and How Associates
  • Sophie Chapman Talent
  • Soundcheck Agency
  • Stanton Davidson Associates
  • Steve Kenis and Company
  • Steve Nealon Associates
  • Stevenson Withers Associates Ltd
  • Strange Town Agency
  • Suzann Wade Agency
  • Sylvia Young
  • Talent Consultants CIC
  • The Agency
  • The Artists Partnership
  • The Foundry Personal Management
  • The Markham Agency
  • The Production Exchange
  • The Saffron Group
  • The Soho Agency
  • Tildsley France
  • Thrive Talent
  • Toogood Management
  • TTA
  • United Agents Ltd
  • VH Associates
  • Victoria Lepper Associates
  • Vivienne Clore
  • VSA Ltd
  • Waring and McKenna
  • Williamson and Holmes
  • Wintersons
  • YAFTA
  • YOU Management
  • Young Actors Theatre Management

FAQs

The PMA is a membership organisation for Agents. Our advice and services are therefore focused for our member agents and agencies.  We are not set up to directly support queries from actors, writers and directors.  However, the most frequently asked questions are answered below.  PMA members, your questions may be answered more fully in the PMA Approved Code of Practice which you can download in the members area (see Documents/PMA Documents).

PMA-MEMBERS

I need advice about how to login/send an email/post a vacancy online.

If you have lost your login details either click “lost your password” to reset; or if that doesn’t work, email info@thepma.com

To send an email or post a vacancy login into the membership area and choose from the options available.

 

I need advice about a client leaving my agency or joining from another agency.

Please refer to the PMA Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) which can be downloaded in the Members Area (see Resources).

The PMA ACOP, For Artists’ Agents contains commission split guidance for Artists’ agents when a client moves from one agent to another, including the use of protected projects letters and any commission splits.  It also outlines our position on notice period.

The PMA does not currently provide commission split guidance for Dramatists, Directors or Creatives.

Finally remember that any conflict over a client’s terms of business with their previous agent is a legal matter between the artist and their previous agent.

 

 

NON-MEMBERS

I want to join the PMA but I don't know know any PMA members.

As a membership organisation references from two PMA members agencies is an essential part of your application. We do not accept references from other industry professionals.

I am setting up a new agency - do I have to be a PMA member?

No, you do not have to be a PMA member.   You have a legal requirement to be compliant with the Employment Agencies Act 2003.

The PMA is a membership organisation, not a regulatory body.  However if you are looking for good practice advice you might find it useful our Approved Code of Practice useful which you will find in the “Join Us” page of this website.

I am not a PMA member - can I place an advert on your website?

Sorry! Our Vacancies Board is a benefit for PMA member agencies only.  We do not post any adverts from non-members.

ARTISTS-WRITERS-DIRECTORS

I am looking for an agent. Can the PMA advise?

We do not offer advice about finding an agent.  An agent-client relationship is an important and personal relationship and we feel that requires direct research. Most agencies will tell you on their websites what they do, who they are looking for and how to approach them.    If you want to check whether an agency is a PMA member please see the list below.