"AV Technician"

Audio Visual Technician

Grade 5: £32,108 - £37,338 including Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 per annum

Fixed-term contract for 12 months, full time (36.5 hours per week)

The audio visual technician is an integral part of the AV/IT Department, contributing to the delivery and development of the School's AV service portfolio. The position involves two main aspects: providing outstanding AV customer service and ensuring the installation, service and maintenance of in-house AV systems.

Please note this is an onsite role and the AV/IT working hours are Monday to Friday, 07:30-19:30, with a rota pattern including early and late shifts. Some flexibility is required, occasional weekends and out-of-hours work as overtime opportunity.

Key responsibilities:

• Facilitate technical AV requirements for the School and its clients.
• Support teaching, meetings and events on a daily basis.
• Manage the Department's Service Desk platform.
• Support the ongoing installation and maintenance project schedule.
• Participate in the School’s Audio Visual Development Project Charter.

Hazard-specific / safety-critical duties: This role involves working at heights and regular manual handling. The successful candidate will undergo pre-employment health screening through our Occupational Health Service.

You should possess a thorough understanding of audio visual technologies, encompassing areas such as projection, digital signage, public address, recording/editing (both audio and video), collaboration and live broadcast. You must demonstrate the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, efficiently organising and prioritising tasks to meet tight deadlines. Strong IT proficiency is essential, including expertise in both Mac and Windows operating systems (Windows 10 & Office365).

Applicants must have the Right to Work within the UK as this position may not amount to enough points under the points-based immigration system in the UK. For more information please visit: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks.

Further information on this role can be found in the job description.

The Saïd Business School offers very generous benefits, some of which are:

• Generous holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays
• Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme
• Discounted bus travel
• Subsidised onsite catering
• Cycle loan scheme
• Plus, many other University benefits

All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter and Current Salary.

For further guidance and support, please visit https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 3 March 2026 at 12.00 noon. Please note, this vacancy may close earlier than advertised if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

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Location: Saïd Business School, Park End Street, Oxford and Egrove Park, Kennington