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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.

We are currently recruiting for an Hires and Events Assistant to join our team.

Role 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.

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 Commercial and Retail Manager, 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.

To apply, please send the following to dca.recruitment@dca.org.uk:

– Covering letter or video/voice file demonstrating how your skills and experience match the job description (max 800 words or 3 mins for a video file). Please include which post you are applying for.
– CV (written or video/voice file)
– Application form

Deadline for completed applications is Friday 9 May 2025 at 12 noon.

Interviews are expected to take place within three weeks after the closing date. The interview questions will be circulated in advance of the interview.

If you require this advert, job description or application form in an alternative format please email dca.recruitment@dca.org.ukor call 01382 432490.

Application Deadline: Friday 09/05/2025