New Jobs in the cultural, creative and sports sectors

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has announced the creation of over 600 new jobs in the CMS sector. The new drive is targeted at unemployed young people, with the ambition of helping them start their careers.

Commenting on the initiative, the Culture Secretary Ben Bradshaw said: “This £5m announcement will ensure that help goes where it is really needed, to young people who might otherwise be in danger of falling into long term unemployment. By getting people into skilled work we are investing in future generations.”

Of direct relevance to sport, the National Association of Clubs for Young people have confirmed 51 new positions will be made available, while 200 positions across the West Midlands, coordinated by the Skills Partnership have also been confirmed.

As part of Sport England's work with Skills Active, a national partner, we are currently discussing the Future Jobs Fund with NGBs.  Sports are starting to formulate their overall workforce plans in line with WSPs and considering whether to make a bid to the fund.