1. Online Job Boards:
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Music Business Worldwide Is a online magazine which also acts as a jobs board for roles in the UK as well as roles globally; however with 300,000 monthly readers listings move fast, so ensure you’re on the ball.
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jobs.ac.uk is mainly used for roles in the academic space and is excellent for music related roles in academia. This site is great for teaching or admin jobs tied to music schools. Filter by “Creative Arts & Design” for recent listings.
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Reed.co.uk is a more generic UK job site with a music niche. Ideal for those looking music-adjacent roles like accounting or management. Use the search term “Music Industry” as a keyword for 200+ monthly vacancies.
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Music Jobs UK is a dedicated job board for the industry. Roles are for junior and midlevel roles with salarys for listings usually between £25,000-£40,000. It is also community too—join their newsletter for tips for your job search and career.
2. Industry-Specific Platforms
- Musicians’ Union offer career advice and job leads, especially for session players or tutors. Members also get contract templates too, perfect for those looking to do freelance or temporary roles.
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Creative Access focuses on underrepresented groups, partnering with organisations such as Universal Music and the BBC. Some recent posts have included internships at labels with salarys between £20,000-£25,000. Their workshops teach CV skills, boosting your pitch for those who are looking to do music marketing or others who are A&R’s.
3. Networking: Meet the Right People
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Music for Youth is youth music charity working with young people aged 25 and under. They hire young people for event production and social media roles, paying up to £500 for three days. It’s a foot in the door which allows you to network and add to your portfolio.
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Attend open mic nights as well as industry events. This allows you to develop relationships with budding A&Rs, music managers and more. Some may be upcoming or established but building that relationship could be helpful for you in future.
4. Apprenticeships and Entry-Level Paths
- Many of the sites we’ve listed already will post apprenticeships but have a look at the UK’s official government website which features creative careers as well as creative & music adjacent roles.
- Eric App posts a plethora of job opportunities in the creative space, mainly aimed at young adults. They offer apprenticeships, job roles in both the creative space as well as creative adjacent roles. Additionally they post freelance opportunities, workshops and provide helpful videos and articles on a wide range of creative subjects.
