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The National Skills Academy
Website: http://www.nsa-ccskills.co.uk
A network of employers and educators working to develop, improve and recognise skills -initially for backstage and offstage roles in theatre and live music events
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World of Events
Website: http://www.worldofevents.net/
Directory for event professionals, educators, students and researchers. As well as news has long list of "web resources". May need to register to access details.
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National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA)
Website: http://www.noea.org.uk/
"Local Authorities, Festival and Event Organisers, Universities, Suppliers of Equipment and Services together with Practitioners generally in the World of Outdoor Events. NOEA’s policy is to educate, share ideas and best practice, develop knowledge and skills and to promote networking." Website has events information and members directory but no careers information.
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Institute of Travel & Meetings
Website: http://www.itm.org
The recognised body for business travel, representing buyers and suppliers. Membership includes FTSE 100 companies, government departments, NGOs and limited liability partnerships such as law firms and accountants. ITM provides support, information and opportunities to enable members to achieve best practice in managing travel spend effectively and to maximise the profitability of their organisations. Site is useful for background but there is no careers information.
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Production Services Association
Website: http://www.psa.org.uk/
The PSA is "the trade association for companies and individuals involved in the live event production industry. Our aim is to represent, improve, educate and develop the business of technical production for live events". Website has a vacancy listing and resource lists for members.
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King's College London Careers Service events calendar
Website: http://kcl.ac.uk/kis/college/careers/fevents.htm
King's College London Careers Service events calendar
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International Special Events Society (UK Chapter)
Website: http://www.isesuk.org/
International membership body providing a forum for professional development opportunities through communication, education and networking. Website has a jobs listing section.
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Women in Film and Television
Website: http://www.wftv.org.uk
For women working in creative media in the UK, part of an international network of over 10,000 women worldwide.
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Society of Event Organisers
Website: http://www.seoevent.co.uk/
Runs training and development events for people involved in the events industry. Click through to the "SEO events" to see an up to date list.
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British Chamber of Commerce in China (BCCC)
Website: http://www.pek.britcham.org
The BCCC is an independent, not-for-profit, membership-based organisation in Beijing providing connectivity for British business in China through a wide range of networking events, seminars, working groups and business forums.
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Mash Media
Website: http://www.mashmedia.net/
Publishers of a range of online and print magazines for the exhibitions, events and conference industry. The magazines include news and job vacancies.
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Trade Show Exhibitors Association
Website: http://www.tsea.org/
An US based body, the TSEA works to enhance the expertise of professionals in exhibit and event marketing and to provide education, information, advocacy for the industry.
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Incentive Travel Corporate Meetings
Website: http://www.incentivetravel.co.uk/
Online magazine for the meetings and conference industry; includes job vacancies.
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Conference & Incentive Travel
Website: http://www.citmagazine.com/
Online magazine for the conference and events industry which includes job vacancies
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The Law Society Junior Lawyers
Website: http://juniorlawyers.lawsociety.org.uk/
The JLD is a division of the Law Society which represents all student members of the Law Society enrolled through the SRA, trainees, and solicitors with up to five years' active PQE.
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Frontline Clube
Website: http://www.frontlineclub.com/
The Frontline Club is the London hub for a diverse group of people united by their passion for the best quality journalism.
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TSNN.co.uk
Website: http://www.tsnn.co.uk/
This site is mainly a directory of companies supplying services and equipment to the events industry but also includes exhibition news and a job listing service.
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Travel and Tourism
Website: http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/traveltourdeg
Options series. “Next step” guide based on subject of study highlighting career areas linked to this degree discipline or ideas for further study. It also includes case studies as well as useful contacts and resources.
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International Confex
Website: http://www.international-confex.com/
Trade show for the events industry covering venues, travel, corporate events, parties, exhibitions, etc. Networking opportunities and a way to find out about the industry.
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Event Management Training
Website: http://www.eventtr.co.uk/
This is an example of a company that runs industry courses such as a 12-week diploma. Such courses are increasingly being recognised as useful by professional organisations active in this sector.
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Q-Art
Website: http://www.q-artlondon.com/
Q-Art is a forum for students and graduates from across London's major art Universities as well as anyone else with an interest in art, its purpose is to provide an additional and alternative learning environment to the institution; to break down the barriers between various art schools, their departments and levels of study, also allowing a crossing of perspectives; and to provide a place where graduates of these colleges can continue to present and critically discuss work in a familiar, supportive and critical environment.
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Leisure/recreation management
Website: http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/recleisuredeg
Options series. “Next step” guide based on subject of study highlighting career areas linked to this degree discipline or ideas for further study. It also includes case studies as well as useful contacts and resources.
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Modern Languages
Website: http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/modlangdeg
Options series. “Next step” guide based on subject of study highlighting career areas linked to this degree discipline or ideas for further study. It also includes case studies as well as useful contacts and resources.
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Aviation Week
Website: http://www.aviationweek.com/
Online journal. Aviation, defense and space news, jobs, conferences
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ESP Recruitment
Website: http://www.esprecruitment.co.uk/
Example of a specialist recruitment agency for the events, exhibitions, conference industry.
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Enterprise Week
Website: http://www.enterpriseweek.org.uk/
Information on Enterprise Week, including events.
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Hogg Robinson Financial Services
Website: http://www.hoggrobinson.co.uk/
Corporate travel services company providing a range of business travel related products and services
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ATC Global 09
Website: http://www.atc-network.com/Events/1302/ATC-Global-09-
Air traffic management & air traffic control Exhibition & Conference in Amsterdam RAI; an event for Air Traffic Management professionals. Site has many useful links to relevant media and industry organisations.
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Sport England
Website: http://www.sportengland.org/
Government agency responsible for developing a world-class community sport system. website advertises jobs with the organisation but not elsewhere.
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Music
Website: http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/musicdeg
Options series. “Next step” guide based on subject of study highlighting career areas linked to this degree discipline or ideas for further study. It also includes case studies as well as useful contacts and resources.
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Ocatagon UK
Website: http://www.octagon-uk.com
Media company. Offers work experience.
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G4S Wimbledon
Website: http://www.g4s.com
G4S is the largest security services company in the UK with around 40,000 employees and a turnover of £1 billion.
We provide an unrivalled range of services to a wide spectrum of customers in the public and private sectors. In the UK and Ireland we are:
•trusted by over 6,000 customers
•the regional market leader in security
•responsible for transporting 90% of UK bank notes
•the market leader on the Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey
•the world leader in electronic monitoring and de-mining
•the European leader in event security
•the largest meter reader in the UK
•the largest care & justice and aviation security business in the UK
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BBC Blast
Website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blast/
Blast is the BBC's network of creative teenagers. It provides access to mentors both online and in free events and workshops across the UK.
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Event Services Association, The
Website: http://www.tesa.org.uk/
Represents and supports organisers, promoters and suppliers involved in the UK event industry. Website has a vacancies page and links to relevant organisations.
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Stage Works
Website: http://www.stageworkswwp.com/
Theatrical consultancy, conferences & seminars, circus, shows, events and launches throughout the world. Also provides audition opportunities.
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Events Industry Alliance
Website: http://www.aeo.org.uk/
Includes the Association of Event Organisers (AEO) the trade body representing companies which conceive, create, develop, manage, market, sponsor, supply or service trade exhibitions and consumer events. The Alliance also includes the Association of Events Venues and the Event Suppliers and Services Association. Website has a member list and (under the "recruitment centre" section) vacancies, background to the industry, how to get in and training courses.
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Event 360
Website: http://www.event360.co.uk/event360/
event360 combines unrivalled experience and creativity to produce and deliver innovative ceremonies for major international sporting events. Our ‘team / big picture’ approach to producing events ensures that our clients gain maximum benefit and exposure. Strong existing relationships with broadcasters and venues teamed with a complete understanding and appreciation of their respective operations and goals has positioned event360 firmly as the leaders in sports entertainment.
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Swimming.org
Website: http://www.swimming.org/
Swimming.org is home to everything you need to know about swimming.
links to other sites - ASA, British Swimming
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New Media Knowledge
Website: http://www.nmk.co.uk/
NMK is a learning and business information hub for companies and individuals working in UK digital media.
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Click4Venues
Website: http://www.click4venues.com/
Mainly intended for those seeking event venues but may help find potential employers
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British Association of Hospitality Accountants
Website: http://www.baha-uk.org/
BAHA is a non-profit educational organisation, formed in 1969 with the aim of bringing together those professionals involved in financial management, revenue management and IT within the hospitality industry. Since its inception, the membership has expanded to over 800 members and is recognised as the United Kingdom's authoritative voice in the hospitality industry on financial management, technical accounting issues, taxation, and hotel valuation.
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International Congress & Convention Association (ICCA)
Website: http://www.iccaworld.com/
A network of suppliers to the international meetings industry. Website has members directory (which may be useful for tracking down potential employers worldwide), news and events information. Other material is member-only access.
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Eventia
Website: http://www.eventia.org.uk/
The Events Industry Association acting as a collective voice for the events industry, a members forum and promoting standards. There is a vacancies section but the "careers section" is for employers to submit vacancies.
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NewDesignPartners.com
Website: http://www.newdesignpartners.com/
Searchable database of design consultancies.
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Association of Event Venues
Website: http://www.aeo.org.uk/page.cfm/Link=28/t=m/goSection=13
Association for conference and exhibition venues.
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Meeting Industry Association of the United Kingdom
Website: http://www.mia-uk.org/
Professional organisation, forum and accrediting organisation for the meetings industry in the UK and Ireland. Website has a jobs listing by region as well as news, events and training information.
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Bishopsgate Institute
Website: http://www.bishopsgate.org.uk/
Provides evening and lunchtime short courses for adults. Bishopsgate also offers a seasonal programme of cultural events including concerts, debates, talks and readings.
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Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO)
Website: http://www.abpco.org/
UK professional association maintaining standards and providing training for members. Has over 95 members who organise an estimated 3500 conferences and events a year. Website has news, events, a member listing and links to industry bodies.
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Exhibitions and Trade Fairs - Exhibitions.co.uk
Website: http://www.exhibitions.co.uk/
Listing of hundreds of current and forthcoming trade exhibitions and trade shows. Many of these will be for business visitors only but they ay provide background information on an industry - including trends and potential employers
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British Display Society
Website: http://www.britishdisplaysociety.co.uk/
Training body for careers in visual merchandising, display, point of sale design and exhibition design.
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Corps of Army Music
Website: http://www.army.mod.uk/music/music.aspx
There are 22 regular bands across the UK which support the Armed Forces, associated charities and civilian events.
They provide ongoing professional musical training and you can choose whether to be deployed in the armed forces.
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ARENA
Website: http://123campaign.com/web_link.php?ml_uid=4a66c14fefed1&lf=2009_07
E-newsletter from Agcas, providing interesting and informative articles to all the readers.
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Oxfam
Website: http://www.oxfam.org.uk/
Details of campaigns and job opportunities and graduate internship scheme.
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Marketing Magazine
Website: http://www.marketingmagazine.co.uk/
This website contains a directory, Little Black Book, of marketing contacts as well as job listings, issues, trends,news, data, blogs&forums, events and other information related to marketing.There are a range of sector insights to help provide an introduction to areas such as hotels or petcare. You can also view some advertising campaigns which can be useful when researching the sector.
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The Spring Graduate Fair at The University of London sponsored by Wikijob
Website: http://www.springgradfair.co.uk/
A free recruitment event where you can meet employers across a range of sectors.
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The London Graduate Fair from The Careers Group and TARGETjobs.co.uk
Website: http://www.londongradfair.co.uk/
This recruitment event takes place twice a year in the summer and autumn. It's an excellent opportunity to meet employers and find out about graduate and work experience opportunities.
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Event organiser
Website: http://www.prospects.ac.uk/p/types_of_job/event_organiser_job_description.jsp
Occupational Profile. Information on typical work activities, work conditions, entry requirements, training, career development and typical employers. Links to further information
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