The events industry is back on its feet.

And now a mammoth recruitment effort has begun to ensure that a flurry of summer concerts and festivals have enough staff to ensure they run smoothly.

This week Excel Recruitment is launching a nationwide drive to fill more than 300 positions in event-related roles at events scheduled for locations like Irish Independent Park, RHK Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Punchestown Racecourse, Pride, St. Anne’s Park, Galway Races, Trinity Series, and Fairview Park, to name but a few.

According to Director Shane McLave, demand for staff is an at all-time high, with vacancies increasing by more than 25% on pre-pandemic levels.

“Summer 2022 promises to be a busy, fun-filled and exciting year for Ireland in terms of the sheer volume of events planned throughout the summer,” he said.

“But the manpower needed for these events is significant – they cannot function without the temporary workers who keep the ship afloat. We need large volumes of bar staff, but also kitchen staff, cleaners, security etc.

“The nature of the work means that the hours can be flexible, and short and long contracts are on offer – a setup which is often very attractive for Ireland’s student population, as you must be 18 or older to work these events. That said, it’s not just students who can secure some temp work for the summer – we are recruiting people with varying levels of experience.”