Hire Events Programme Assistant

arts.wales; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading arts conservatoire in Wales is seeking a full-time Events Programme Assistant to manage and deliver a diverse array of events, including performances and conferences. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with technical, marketing, and front-of-house teams to ensure each event's success. This is a permanent position that may involve working unsociable hours. Applications are encouraged from under-represented groups to foster diversity within the team.

Qualifications

• Ability to work unsociable hours.
• Experience in event planning or management is preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and managing a diverse range of events.
• Work closely with various teams to ensure successful event execution.

Job description

The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama (RWCMD) is the National Conservatoire of Wales providing pioneering performance-based training to over 800 of the most talented actors, musicians, stage technicians, scenic designers and arts managers from more than 40 countries. It is also one of Cardiff’s most popular arts venues, hosting over 500 public performances each year at its stunning landmark building in the heart of Cardiff, with an urban parkland back drop and, from Autumn 2026, at its newly-refurbished base in Cardiff’s Old Library in the city centre. Its reputation is built on excellence and attracts the very best talent and events.

The Hire Events Programme Assistant will play an important role within the team that promotes, secures, plans and manages an exciting and expanding annual programme of hire events. Working closely alongside the College’s professional technical, front of house, marketing and catering teams, the post holder will assist in delivering a wide range of events including performances, concerts, awards ceremonies, conferences, receptions, summer schools, high-profile functions, VIP visits and private celebrations.

This full-time, permanent post involves working some hours that are unsociable.

We are committed to creating a workforce that is representative of society. Currently, people from ethnically diverse communities, those who self-identify as disabled, neurodiverse and transgender, and Welsh speaking individuals are under-represented, so we are keen to hear from candidates from these under-represented groups

If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the College you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and College. If you are an internal professional services candidate, from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, you will continue to be employed by the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Please contact [e-mail] for further questions.

Deadline for applications: Monday 16th February 2026

Interviews will take place during week commencing: Monday 2nd March 2026