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There are many different areas within the creative industry from advertising, architecture, design, arts crafts and antiques to TV & radio, music, visual & performing arts.

New creative businesses are growing over the UK which means more jobs are being created. There are some fantastic diverse jobs you could do from Animation to Stunt Performer to a Fashion Stylist.

Take a look at the various links and job roles below to see what could be in store for you.

  • There are 163,000 UK design and designer fashion jobs in the creative industries
  • Design is highly valued by UK business, with an estimated £33.5bn spent annually on design
  • The UK's creative industries are developing new jobs faster than other sectors despite record employment in the UK economy as a whole

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Art • Media • Music • ICT • Maths • Science • Psychology • History • Physics

Job Ideas for this Industry

Graphic Designer • Singer • Choreographer • TV/Film Producer • Furniture Restorer • Actor/Actress • Journalist • Animator • Furniture Restorer • Automotive Designer • Marketing Executive (For more, check out the Job Areas below)

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Explore this industry in detail through the job areas below which include detailed job ideas, local employers and opportunities. 

9 Job Areas

Did You Know?
UK’s Creative Industries contribute almost £13 million to the UK economy every hour.

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Chris and Tim Soszko talk improv on BBC Radio Norfolk
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Retail Shop Assistant - The Works
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8th November 2024
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Thetford, Norfolk
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Green Skills and Sustainability Week
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25th November 2024
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Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Aiming to raise awareness of the many opportunities within Green Futures, promoting sustainable working practices to help turn the tide on Carbon Emissions throughout the week we will have Guest Speakers presenting in class groups, information on training and....
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Blank Page Volunteer Workshop Assistant
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11th November 2024
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Suffolk
Suffolk Libraries is passionate about developing what we offer for young people aged 10-16, and strengthening our relationship with this audience through our enthusiasm and expertise for reading and literature. As a result of this, we have developed The Blank...
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Apprentice Stained Glass Craftsperson (DEV-0001-24)
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Closing Date:
30th September 2024
Location:
Norwich, VAC1000275975
Apprenticeships New Anglia (Norwich)
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Just One Norfolk - health and well-being support and advice to families, children and young people
A service offering health and well-being support and advice to families, children and young people we know how important it is to make sure we get things right for you and your family.
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