Senior AV Technician (Events Support)

About the job:

The successful candidate will be working as a Senior Audio-Visual (AV) Technician to support the AV services across the University. The role will primarily involve the coordination of AV services (hardware, software and customer services) to support the delivery of live events on the University campus.

As a Senior Technician, the post holder will be expected to lead a small team and provide expertise and guidance in troubleshooting more complex AV faults, as well as providing reports to the line management.

About the person:

The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following criteria:

• A minimum of HNC or equivalent in a relevant field and recent practical experience supporting live events/conferences, installing, commissioning audio visual solutions in a project-oriented setting OR significant recent experience in supporting live events/conferences, installation, commissioning, and support of Audio Visual in a project-oriented setting.
• In-depth working knowledge of pro-AV technologies including but not limited to: digital display systems, signal switching, scaling and distribution, audio and PA, control systems, media capture, digital signal processing, and data projectors.
• Experience of leading and managing a small support team, and delivering onboarding training as required.
• Experience in installing and handling AV equipment in accordance with health and safety guidelines, independently or as part of a team.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information document on our website.