Transforming the Creative Industries for the Better

True inclusivity. Tangible change. And a tried, tested and proven methodology for transformation within creative media. We’re Gritty Talent, inclusivity experts with the combined lived experience and industry expertise to not just point a route to diversity, but to truly empower you to enact it.

Our Impact

73%

We have a 73% success rate of filling off-screen vacancies

3,000+

We work with over 3,000 talent from under-represented groups

80+

We work with over 80 production companies and broadcasters

"Gritty Talent are superb and delivered on what was a tricky brief. Gritty presented us with a one stop shop shortlist of suitable eclectic presenters who fitted the bill. Better still in a very user-friendly format, clear, informative and concise showreels and accompanying crib sheets. The vast array of talent that Gritty represents is really refreshing and exciting. Would wholeheartedly recommend working with them, they took our brief and delivered and were lovely to work with to boot."

Keith Cotton, Fulwell '73
"Using the expertise of Mel and Vicki at Gritty to create and understand our company survey around ED&I was incredibly helpful. It has totally changed the game for us in how we understand and prioritise ED&I. We have clear plans now on what areas we are focussing on and a clear way to monitor our progress in this area."

Jane Hamlin, Silverback Films
"Gritty Talent changed my life. After 5 years out of TV due to having my children I didn’t think there was a way back into the TV industry for me. Until Vicki Lines- Gibbs approached me with a Talent Manager role, which I would never have considered if I had just seen myself. She encouraged me to apply and supported me through the process and I got the job. I’m so thankful that this happened as I can see a place for me in the industry again that I never would have seen without the influence of Gritty."

Kate Westaway, Wildspace
"Working the team at Gritty Talent on developing and delivering our pilot programme of Diversity Audits for Scottish indies has been a delight. Gritty Talent’s approach and collaborative working ensured that our companies have workable roadmaps and action plans to steer them onto the next stage."

Ashe Hussain, FOCUS Scotland
"Gritty Talent delivered a bespoke service for us on what was a complex project. They helped us understand exactly what our ask, totally understanding and respecting our requirements. They nailed the brief after a switch in focus during the project and we’re delighted with the results. Overall, from concept to execution, it's been a delightful experience."

Kate Sanders, Creative Enterprise
"I am very impressed with the professional service offered by Gritty Talent through our recruiting process. They listened carefully to my brief, asked great questions and quickly provided the names of 3 suitable candidates for an interview. I selected one of them but would be happy to work with the other two in the future. I would highly recommend Gritty Talent."

Sally Dixon, Afanti
"We are really happy with how this process has been managed. There were some really strong candidates with both roles and gave us the opportunity to meet some great people. The whole process has been efficient and has taken lots of the process off of my workload. We will definitely use Gritty again and I think this has been excellent value for money."

Steve Williamson, True to Nature
"True innovation is about changing existing meanings. The Gritty Talent team are not only changing long-held meanings around workforce diversity but - through their technology - are transforming how it is communicated and understood by business leaders across the sector."

Tim McSweeney, Creative UK

The Gritty Talent team has worked across the TV, Film and Digital industry at all levels - from casting producers and production managers, to talent executives and creative diversity leads.

They understand the complexities of the sector, and are passionate about driving meaningful, positive change across the media landscape.

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”Gritty Talent prepared and ran such a comprehensive and efficient process. They reduced the time and effort on our side to a very reasonable level and delivered a very helpful EDI State of Play report, making the process both realistic and achievable.” - Richard Osborne, Owner & Executive Producer, Angel Eye Media

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Gritty Talent works with a range of like-minded organisations to achieve shared goals - collaborating on events, delivering training, talent engagement, and leading career development initiatives.   

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Whether you’re creative talent looking for your next opportunity, a business leader wanting to make an impact through EDI, or a hiring manager looking for excellent candidates from under-represented groups, Gritty Talent can help you.  

Transforming the Creative Industries for the Better

Our Impact

73%

3,000+

80+

"Working the team at Gritty Talent on developing and delivering our pilot programme of Diversity Audits for Scottish indies has been a delight. Gritty Talent’s approach and collaborative working ensured that our companies have workable roadmaps and action plans to steer them onto the next stage."

"True innovation is about changing existing meanings. The Gritty Talent team are not only changing long-held meanings around workforce diversity but - through their technology - are transforming how it is communicated and understood by business leaders across the sector."

Join our mailing list

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