Overview
DCA is a cultural and social hub in the heart of Dundee and hosts and supports a wide range of events, including conferences, receptions, away days, dinners, talks and workshops, with clients including charities, arts and cultural organisations, corporate business and higher and further education institutions.
We are currently recruiting for a Hires and Events Assistant to join our team. DCA is a highly successful, internationally renowned centre for contemporary art that enables audiences, artists, and participants to see, experience and create through our four programme areas: Exhibitions, Cinema, Print and Learning.
Role details
* Department: Commercial and Retail
* Hours: 35 hours per week, including regular evening and weekend work
* Working pattern: 5 days a week, specific days varying event dependent
* Salary: £23,244
* Contract type: 3 years fixed term
* Reporting to: Head of Commercial and Retail
About the role
DCA is a cultural and social hub in the heart of Dundee and hosts and supports a wide range of events, including conferences, receptions, away days, dinners, talks and workshops, with clients including charities, arts and cultural organisations, corporate business and higher and further education institutions.
Our events play a significant role in generating income for DCA, playing an important part in our commercial activities, contributing to our sustainability and help to support DCA’s creative programmes.
The Hires and Events Assistant will assist and support with the coordination of external hires and events, ensuring our partners, audiences and customers receive outstanding service. Reporting to the Head of Commercial and Retail, this role will support on all areas of planning and delivering our busy events and hires booked by external stakeholders. This person will be part of the Commercial and Retail team, working closely with colleagues in other teams, particularly Cinema and Jute Café Bar, who cater our hires and events.
We’re looking for someone who loves events, is passionate about customer service, can work well as part of a team, and is well organised.
Qualifications and expectations
* Experience or interest in events coordination and customer service.
* Strong organisational skills and ability to work as part of a team.
* Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required.
Application deadline
The deadline is Monday 13 October 2025 at 12:00.
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