UAL Arts Temps
Our services
Arts Temps connects creative talent with organisations across London's various industries. We help you hire quickly and effectively, whether temporary or permanent. Explore further to see how we can support you.
Why choose Arts Temps
Access exceptional creative talent from UAL, one of the world’s leading art and design universities. We connect you with highly skilled students, graduates and alumni ready to contribute fresh ideas and specialist expertise across creative industries.
About us
We are a London-based social enterprise recruitment agency specialising in creative talent. Our team of talent specialists works closely with employers to match the right people to the right opportunities quickly and effectively.
How hiring works
We take a consultative approach to understand your brief, then source and shortlist suitable candidates from our UAL talent pool. We support you through the process from selection to placement, ensuring a smooth and efficient hire.
Join our talent network
By registering with Arts Temps you can:
- Access paid opportunities that meet the London Living Wage or above
- Apply for temporary and permanent roles
- Build your CV with industry experience
- Gain flexible work alongside study or flexible projects
- Grow your professional network
- Continue accessing opportunities after graduation
Ready to get started?
Register with Arts Temps and browse our latest vacancies on the Arts Temps jobs board.
Creative roles we fill
From design and content creation to production, marketing, social media and studio support, we connect you with adaptable creative professionals ready to make an impact. We also provide administrative and events staff solutions to support wider operational needs.
Industries we serve
We support a wide range of creative and cultural sectors including fashion, design, media, advertising, publishing, arts and cultural organisations, charities, non-for-profit organisations and digital content.
Social enterprise recruitment agency
As a social enterprise, our work is driven by purpose as well as placement. We reinvest in supporting creative careers and building pathways into the industry.
Ethical recruitment
We are committed to fair, transparent and inclusive hiring practices, ensuring both clients and candidates benefit from a supportive and responsible recruitment process.
We’ve built a network of clients that share our values of inclusivity, sustainability, and ethical practice.
As corporate member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and a proud London Living Wage employer, we believe that everyone deserves a fair chance to succeed. That’s why we only connect our candidates with roles that pay the London Living Wage.
Read our Gender Pay Gap report: UAL Arts Temps Gender Pay Gap (Microsoft Word 37KB)
Read our Ethnicity Pay Gap report: UAL Arts Temps Ethnicity Pay Gap (PDF 167KB)
News and updates
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London College of Fashion, UAL , Photograph: Orlando Callegaro A closer look at temporary to permanent hiring
Temporary to permanent hiring gives employers a low risk way to test creative talent before offering a permanent contract. Find out how it works.
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Fashion Design Technology , Valeriya Yefimova How to attract creative talent to your organisation
Creative talent forms an opinion of you before applying. Here's what shapes that impression and how to attract the right people to your organisation.
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Make Money Illustration by Giada Maestra Creative salary guide for London employers in 2026 (Free PDF)
London's creative hiring market is shifting in 2026, with skills shortages and changing demand shaping salary expectations. Download the full guide.
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