The PMA empowers talent agents to work collectively with the industry

We uphold industry standards, and hold industry to account

The PMA provides a network of
peer-to-peer support for agents

The professional welfare of artists is at the heart of all our work

Supporting Agents representing Artists Supporting Agents representing Dramatists, Directors and Creatives

Good agent practice and artist welfare are at the heart of the PMA's mission to create a better industry.

The Personal Managers’ Association (PMA) is a membership organisation for talent agencies. We currently have 225 members including all major UK agencies, established boutique agencies, and newer agencies starting to make their mark. Our estimated reach covers over 1000 individual agents, who between them represent approximately 50,000 artists, writers, directors and creatives; working in screen, theatre and audio.

Members are bound by a Code of Good Agent Practice, with outlines regard for the professional welfare of clients; commitment to upholding industry-wide standards, and advocacy for equality, diversity and inclusion, and anti-harassment.

A hub for members
A hub for members
A resource to uphold industry values
A resource to uphold industry values
The place for industry discussions
The place for industry discussions

Join the PMA

Being a member of the PMA opens your agency up to a strong and engaged community committed to upholding good standards in the industry. Membership is open to agencies who represent actors, dramatists, directors and creatives; working predominantly in screen and theatre.

To apply you will be asked to:
  • confirm that your agency has been in business for at least two years. In the case of new agencies, we may consider senior agent experience at your previous agency.
  • provide contact details for two current PMA members willing to support your application.
  • provide evidence of a separate bank account for handling client money, ideally a client account.
  • evidence that your terms are compliant with the Employment Agencies Act (artists’ agencies only).

Applications must be supported by the Director/s of the agency.  You will be asked to confirm that you and your agency employees are willing to abide by the PMA Code of Conduct.

Join the PMA today
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FAQs

The PMA is a membership organisation exclusively for Agents. We do not provide advice for actors, writers and directors.  We have tried to answer the most frequently asked questions from non-members here.

I need advice about a client leaving my agency or joining from another agency
Please refer to the PMA Approved Code of Practice (ACOP). 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.
I need advice about how to login/send an email/post a vacancy online
Login, click on your Member Profile and choose from the options available. Your login will be your email address + a password.  If you have lost your password, click “lost your password” to reset.
Can you recommend someone to act as my agent?
No. An agent/client relationship is unique. Most agencies have details about how to approach them on their websites.
I’m graduating from drama school soon, do you have advice about how to find an agent?
We don't have advice about how to find an agent.  But we do have a guideline document, written with the support of Equity and Spotlight, for agents, graduates and schools which explains what to expect and best practice when you start looking for an agent. You can download this here.
Can you help me find an intern position?
The PMA does not offer intern positions. Keep an eye on the vacancies page, our members sometimes post intern positions there.
I applied for a job advertised on your site, but haven’t heard back…
Jobs are posted by the agencies advertised. Please contact the agency directly.
Can I place an advert on the PMA website?
Sorry, no! Our vacancies board is for PMA members only.
I’m a parent looking for acting/agent advice for my child, can you help?
The guideline document written by the PMA and Spotlight may be useful. It is not a "how to find an agent" guide.  It looks at the roles, responsibilities and best practice for agents, casting directors and parents working with children. You can download this here.

Vacancies

Looking for a start or a next step in an agency? Current assistant and admin vacancies with PMA member organisations are posted below.

Trainee / Assistant Agent
JPA Associates

Posted May 12th 2025

Overview We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Trainee Assistant Agent to join our friendly team here in High Wycombe,…

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Agents Assistant
Narrow Road

Posted May 9th 2025

Agents Assistant  Narrow Road are looking for an experienced full time Agent’s Assistant working from our Covent Garden office. The ideal candidate…

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Talent Assistant
The Artists Partnership Group

Posted May 2nd 2025

TALENT ASSISTANT The Artists Partnership is hiring a Talent Assistant to support two Agents. You will be committed, hardworking, and…

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Book to Screen Agent's Assistant
David Higham Associates

Posted April 28th 2025

This is a great opportunity to join the TV, Film and Stage department as assistant to one of the book…

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Administrative Assistant to CEO Office
The Artists Partnership Group

Posted April 17th 2025

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Administrative Assistant to provide dedicated administrative and clerical support to the CEO…

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"Collaborating within the PMA is crucial to upholding standards for our clients and the Agent community. We are proud to be members of the PMA and feel it is vitally important that Agents of all background and experience can come together within it."