Media and entertainment recruitment specialist Handle reports a rise of nearly 40% in permanent vacancies across many of its sectors.

According to a quarterly report from Handle, these areas include media and entertainment, sales marketing and digital, HR, office support, finance, legal and executive search.

Meanwhile, Handle reports temporary roles have dipped slightly.

Managing director Peter Tafler says: “While there is no doubt that it is still a very competitive job market, our core areas of TV, film music and media are undoubtedly in the market for talent.”