See the National Careers Service webpages on computing, technology and digital and creative and media to see some of the roles in these sectors.

For an overview of skills in the creative sector, visit the National Skills Academy for creatives; Creative & Cultural Skills. For the skills used in bringing work to screen, visit ScreenSkills.

A lot of work in these industries can be freelance. Support for freelance professionals can be found from a variety of organisations.

Support from Bristol City Council

Financial help if you’ve lost your job or had a drop in your income.

The Coronavirus Business Support page has lots of information for businesses and self employment.

Other support:

• GOV.UK – Self-Employment and Universal Credit and Support for Businesses and the Self-Employed.
• DWP – Business Support Finder Tool
• IPSE – the Covid 19 page of the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self Employed website has advice, webinars and FAQs.
• Arts Council Support
• Film + TV Charity
• Pop Up Business School Survival Guide
• Get Set for Growth – Online support
• Future Bright – career support. Eligibility extended to cover those who have had a drop in income due to Covid 19.

• Guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – for both employers and employees – has recently been updated. It includes: more detailed information on scheme eligibility; further information on the employees you can claim for; further information on how to calculate a claim; and clarification of what constitutes wages. Click here and here for more.
• And Business in the Community – The Prince’s Responsible Business Network with of over 750 companies in membership –  have launched the National Business Response Network, a platform to connect business to urgent local community need across the UK during the Covid-19 crisis. If you’re a business who can help or a community group who needs help please get in touch here.