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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:

  • All new members must be nominated by TWO current PMA members.
  • Your nominees will be asked to vouch for your standing as reputable agency. In addition we will ask for you to provide a copy of your terms of business and evidence that you hold as separate bank account for clients' monies.
  • You will be asked to confirm that your agency is willing to abide by the PMA Code of Conduct.
  • Generally we look for a minimum of two years' experience.

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

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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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VACANCIES

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

YOU Management

Senior Agent’s Assistant

– Posted May 25th 2023

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

MacFarlane Chard Associates

Trainee Agent’s Assistant

– Posted May 24th 2023

MacFarlane Chard Associates are looking to appoint a Trainee Agent’s Assistant.

This would be a full-time position working in our Holborn office providing full support to the acting department.

Training will be given so extensive experience of working within an agent’s office is not necessary, but a good knowledge of the TV, Film and Theatre industries would be beneficial. The successful candidate should be looking to progress to a career in agenting.

This will be a busy administrative role and requires a very pro-active individual who works well under pressure, can multi-task and has an eye for detail with excellent oral and written communication skills.

Duties will include –

Providing full administrative support to the theatrical department and other departments when appropriate.

Answering the telephone, diary management and arranging appointments.

Keeping Spotlight and client CVs up to date.

Daily liaison with actors, casting directors and production staff.

Updating the company websites and dealing with social media.

Using IT packages including MS Office, Dropbox, WeTransfer and Vimeo to edit and upload self tapes where necessary.

A bright personality and willingness to learn is paramount.

Closing dates for applications is Wednesday 7th June, with a start date towards the end of June.

Please send CVs and covering letters to recruitment@macfarlane-chard.co.uk

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

ADVOICE

Agents Assistant / Junior Voiceover Agent

– Posted May 22nd 2023

We are looking for an agent’s assistant / junior voiceover agent to work alongside the Advoice team.

This is a fast paced and varied role for someone who is thorough, productive and keen to learn. This role centres around delivering excellent client care and administration to maximise success for our clients in their voiceover endeavours. Ensuring the smooth running of the Advoice office, and supporting the team in their roles working across commercials, video games, documentaries and promos.

You will need to be a self starter and team player. Important attributes; attention to detail, excellent communication and organisation skills, confident, reliable, with good time management, an ability to work well under pressure and be able to multitask and prioritise competing workloads and deadlines. Evidence of creativity is desirable. A passion for sound and a basic understanding on the world of advertising,

Key responsibilities / Skills / Experience

Liaising with Clients and Producers on the phone
Client invoicing
Diary management
Keeping the Advoice website up to date
Assisting in keeping the company’s social media pages updated with client news
Experience of desk based working
Strong people skills
A passion for sound
A basic awareness of the world of advertising and popular culture
Familiarity with Microsoft Office
You’ll primarily be based in our main office at Whitfield Street, normal office hours will be 9.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday, although some flexibility is required.

Advoice 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 commercial campaign you enjoyed and how you felt the Voiceover complimented it to vacancies@advoice.co.uk or Advoice, 40 Whitfield Street, London W1H 2RH.

Salary – £25,000 rising to £30,000 after successful completion of probation period.

Deadline for applications: 31st May 2023

Start Date: ASAP

APM Associates

Agent’s Assistant

– Posted May 19th 2023

Please email a covering letter and CV
SUBJECT LINE: Agents Assistant 05/2023 – PMA

The job is based at our Elstree Film Studios office

Minimum of one year consistent previous experience working in a talent agency or casting directors office is essential.

Salary depending upon experience
Opportunity for promotion and bonus

The successful candidate will have exceptional organisational, communication, written and verbal skills.
We’re looking for someone who is ambitious with a can-do attitude and willingness to learn, who has a passion for and good knowledge of Theatre, Film, TV and the Arts.
Computer literate, APM Associates use TAGMIN, training will be given.

Responsibilities, Qualities and Skills:
> Exceptional multi tasking ability
> Talent management support
> 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
> Client PR & Marketing
> Research
> Attending Drama School showcases, prospective and current client performances
> Client recruitment meetings and administration
> Organising auditions and castings
> Client submissions via email, casting platforms and Spotlight
> Using and updating web content software and social media platforms
> A confident, warm phone manner vital in this role, you’ll be speaking to clients and industry professionals daily
> First-rate time and diary management skills
> Well organised and enjoys research, setting up and maintaining systems, working to and achieving deadlines
> Trustworthy and accurate as you will be dealing with highly confidential material
> Strong attention to detail
> Languages are an advantage

We look forward to meeting you.

INDEPENDENT TALENT GROUP LTD

Team Assistant

– Posted May 17th 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, Friday 26th 2023

The Curtis Brown Group

Receptionist, Front of House (Maternity Leave Cover)

– Posted May 17th 2023

Curtis Brown is one of the world’s leading literary and talent agencies, representing actors, presenters, authors, playwrights, film and television writers and directors and theatre directors.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Receptionist to provide maternity cover on a fixed term basis, joining our Front of House team. This role involves greeting visitors at Reception, ensuring cover for the company’s main switchboard and a variety of administrative duties. These duties are shared between both Receptionists.Our ideal candidate will have some previous experience in this role, preferably within the creative or arts industries. You will be well organised, with the ability to work under pressure and an articulate communicator.

Salary Range: £25,000 – £27,000 dependent on experience

Start Date: ASAP

To apply, send your CV with a covering letter to jobs@curtisbrown.co.uk. Please make sure you put ‘Receptionist – Mat Cover’ in the subject line of your email.

The closing date for applications is Monday 29th May 2023 at 12pm.

The Narrow Road Company

Commercial List – Senior Asstistant/Junior Agent

– Posted May 16th 2023

THE ROLE

As the Commercial List Senior Assistant/Junior Agent, you will work to develop the current roster of talented commercial actors

Key responsibilities:

• Develop the roster of actors

• Help find and attract new talent

• Build and maintain relationships with casting directors

• Negotiate contracts and rates

THE PERSON

With excellent organisational skills and experience in diary management, you will have the ability to multitask

You will be a self-motivated individual with strong communication skills and a solid attention to detail

You will have brilliant presentation skills and the ability to juggle and resolve stressful situations

Enjoy working within a team environment and have a good SOH

Experience of working within a talent agency is desirable

Please email jobs@narrowroad.co.uk with a covering letter & CV

Salary dependant on exp

Working from our central London office – P/T WFH options can be discussed

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.

The PMA

0845 602 7191
info@thepma.com

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