Temporary Shortage List Review: Performing Arts

For dancers and choreographers, please review and consider the following questions:

Shortage & Drivers: The current and recent shortage, the drivers behind this, and relevant background information to the role.

Shortage & Drivers: The current and recent shortage, the drivers behind this, and relevant background information to the role.
What role does this occupation play in the sector? ● Do you think data presents an accurate representation of each occupation under consideration? ● Do you believe the workforce for this occupation to be in shortage? If yes, how long has the occupation been in shortage? ● What do you consider to be the main barriers to recruitment or retention and why are jobs hard to fill? Are you aware of any factors specific to the occupation (e.g. the nature of the occupation, pay, conditions or location) that might impact on this? ● What are the necessary entry level requirements and typical qualifications needed for this occupation? How long do these take to acquire? ● Do you think this occupation should be included on the TSL?
How do you expect demand for this occupation to change in the next 5-10 years? What are the drivers of these changes? ● Is the stated demand to maintain the current size of the occupation (replacement demand) and/or to meet a certain level of growth in the occupation or sector? ● Is there any seasonality of supply? ● Is there likely to be any variance in demand at regional/devolved nation level over the next 5-10 years? ● What technological changes do you anticipate impacting on this occupation and how will the workforce need to be upskilled to accommodate these changes? ● How could these upskilling needs be addressed (e.g. type of training required)?
How has industry been involved in the development of training for the sector? ● What actions have been, are being, or are planned to be taken to address any shortage in this occupation? What is the timeframe of these actions and (expected) impact? If already undertaken, is there evidence of the impact? ● What additional actions could be taken to address shortages in this occupation? ● What would be the impact of this occupation not being included on the TSL? ● Are there any relevant occupation-specific factors that make migration the most suitable response to any shortage? ● [If relevant] What actions are being taken to manage the risk of exploitation of domestic and migrant workers in this occupation?
Unidentifiable employee number (if applicable, leave blank if not needed)
We are asking for actual salary in order to draw the appropriate salary bands based on current and future standard, lower and union rates as applicable. If you have concerns with sharing actual salary, please contact rebecca.gregg@soltukt.co.uk for advice.
Please specify original domicile per individual - categorise as Domestic, EU International or non-EU international.
Visa type: Add as much detail as possible - if you know the visa type they are on please specify, otherwise any other detail for example: whether they are on a workplace sponsored visa or eligible to work for another reason (e.g. EU settled status, spousal visa etc.)
FTE: For part-time workers enter proportion of full time hours worked (e.g. 0.8, 0.5), any blank or 1 will assume full-time.