Five Years of Trusted Event Staffing for One of Ireland's Largest Education Exhibitions
Every successful event depends on having the right people in the right place at the right time. For the past five years, DGR has partnered with The Irish Times to provide the temporary workforce and on-site operational support behind the annual Higher Options exhibition in the RDS, helping deliver one of Ireland's largest student events year after year.
The Challenge
Every September, The Irish Times delivers the Higher Options exhibition in the RDS, one of Ireland's largest student and careers events.
With thousands of attendees expected across the week, the event requires a reliable, customer-focused temporary workforce and seamless on-site coordination. Any staffing shortages or operational issues have the potential to impact the visitor experience and place additional pressure on the event management team.
The client needed a recruitment partner capable of planning months in advance while remaining flexible enough to respond to changing requirements throughout the event.
Our Solution
For the past five years, DGR has been the trusted staffing partner for the Higher Options event.
Working alongside the client for approximately six months before the exhibition, our team collaborates on workforce planning, agrees staffing requirements and manages the recruitment process from start to finish.
Each year we:
- Supply more than 40 temporary staff across the week-long event
- Recruit, screen and brief all event personnel
- Manage scheduling and workforce planning in advance
- Provide full on-site operational management throughout the event
- Remain available to source additional staff at short notice if requirements change
- Conduct a post-event review and debrief with the client
Rather than simply supplying staff, DGR acts as an extension of the client's event management team.
The Results
- Successfully supported the Higher Options event for five consecutive years
- More than 40 staff supplied annually
- No staffing shortages throughout the event
- Additional staffing provided quickly whenever required
- Allowed the client to focus on delivering the event while DGR managed all staffing operations
- Continued repeat partnership demonstrates confidence in DGR's service and delivery
Why This Matters
Large-scale events demand more than recruitment. They require detailed planning, responsive communication and experienced on-site management.
By taking ownership of the entire temporary workforce, DGR removes the administrative burden from clients and provides the confidence that experienced people will be in the right place at the right time. This long-standing partnership with The Irish Times demonstrates our ability to consistently deliver high-volume staffing solutions for complex, time-critical projects.
Whether you need a handful of staff or an entire workforce for a large-scale project, DGR provides the people, planning and on-site support to keep your operation running smoothly. Get in touch with our team to discuss how we can support your business.