Job title: Assistant Examinations Attendant
Contract type: Casual Worker
Salary: €13.50/hr
Hours: Flexible weekdays with occasional Saturdays during exam weeks
Closing date: Friday 24th October 2025
The RAD is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all colleagues to share this commitment.
Great opportunity for an Assistant Examinations Attendant to join the Royal Academy of Dance in Republic of Ireland
About us
The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is a global leader in dance education and training. Our mission is to promote the art of dance and ensure its development through diverse and inclusive dance education and training programmes across the world, nurturing creativity, innovation, artistry and excellence. Through dance we can enrich lives and transform communities.
With a purpose-built global headquarters in Wandsworth/Battersea, London, the RAD has a presence in 85 countries and 36 offices around the world. Established in 1920, the RAD was granted a Royal Charter in 1935. The RAD is a registered charity, a higher education establishment and an awarding body.
About the role
The Assistant Examinations Attendant supports the examinations in Dublin, working closely with the Ireland National Manager.
As an Assistant Examinations Attendant, you will play a key role in making sure every examination runs smoothly and feels welcoming, inclusive, and inspiring. The responsibilities for this role include studio set-up and take-down for the day, ensuring exam candidates are present and informed about the studio set-up, preparing refreshments for our examiner, liaising with venue staff to solve any arising issues quickly and efficiently, operating the sound system during examinations, and any other appropriate duties that may arise.
As a casual worker, you will be available to work flexible weekdays, with the occasional Saturday, during our exam sessions, which are held across one week, two to three times a year. No prior experience is necessary, and all relevant training will be provided.
We are looking for someone who:
· Has a current Garda Vetting Certificate issued within the last 12 months
· Has the Right to Work in the Republic of Ireland
· Has demonstrated organisational skills
· Has confident communication skills
If you are interested in applying, please include a personal statement, briefly introducing yourself and why you are interested in the position. Applications which do not include a full employment history, and reference details will not be taken forward to the shortlisting stage.
We encourage and welcome applications from people with a disability, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. Please let us know if you have any access needs during the application and interview process.
No agencies please.
OUR VALUES WE ARE
1. Exceptional Together - working collaboratively to achieve exceptional outcomes.
2. Creative Innovators – at the forefront of new artistic ideas and approaches.
3. Champions of wellbeing – providing a supportive environment and promoting the wellbeing of the dance community.
4. Open to all – removing barriers to participation.
5. Happy to help – providing excellent customer service and being helpful and friendly.
To find out more about the RAD please visit our website:
Job Type: Specified-purpose
Contract length: 2-6 days
Pay: €13.50 per hour
Expected hours: 14 – 42 per week
Benefits:
* Food allowance
* Free or subsidised travel
Work Location: In person