We are seeking an enthusiastic self-starter with relevant technical experience to fill the role of Senior AV Technician.

Senior AV TechnicianLocation: Based in Kensington, London.Salary range: £41,645 - £44,285 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.Contract: Permanent, full-time, subject to successful completion of a probationary period of three months.

As part of the Venue Hire team you will be leading on the AV elements of Society and Venue Hire client event delivery and assist them to project their ideas with technical expertise. You will be responsible for leading the technical team for events requiring support with Audio/Video, streaming, hybrid, lighting and recording needs.

Duties and responsibilities

• Lead the technical production of high-profile, technically complex events and assist in the hands-on delivery of events in line with the programme requirements for the venue.
• Ensure all technical requirements are set up and ready before each event starts.
• Select and prepare equipment for future events and meetings as required.
• Brief and hand over of the relevant files to the freelancer team before events.
• Provide technical support to clients and staff before events and during conferences and other event formats.
• Operate event production equipment including audio desk, lighting desk, vision mixer and PTZ cameras and operation.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in operating audio-visual equipment, including Digico SD9, vMix, Blackmagic Design Switcher and software, Shure Wireless Microphone.
• Set up live streaming, virtual, video and hybrid conferencing equipment and sourcing additional external equipment where required in the Ondaatje Theatre and Education Centre. OT.
• Set up video conferencing kit in meeting rooms for hybrid meeting with Zoom Teams etc.
• Test and monitor that live streaming feeds are working.
• Ensure that freelancers perform as required onsite and using our equipment; supervise and manage freelance support for event (where it is required), as agreed with the Venue team.
• Supervise and training freelancers on all existing and new equipment.
• Be proactive in research, selection and/or upgrade of AV equipment to purchase and the installation and oversight of new equipment installation.
• Ensure that AV equipment is maintained, undertaking necessary repairs or utilising a maintenance company services.
• Prepare and maintain user guides and maintain an inventory of Society AV equipment.
• Carry out regular liaison with senior executives and high-profile clients regarding their event AV needs.
• Work with the Venue team to provide feedback on possible enhancements and improvements to the Society’s Events spaces.
• Meet regularly with Venue hire team colleagues to plan and fill all events requests for the week ahead including hybrid events, conferences, webinars, broadcasts, and streaming.
• Contribute to event debriefings, discussing customer feedback to ensure continuous assessment and improvement.

Benefits

• There are a range of benefits at the Society which include the following:
• 35-hour working week with core working hours between 10.00am and 4.00pm.
• Flexible working arrangements are available with a mix of office based and home working.
• 25 days annual leave per annum, pro rata, plus public bank holidays.
• Society closure between Christmas and New Year, in addition to the basic annual leave allowance.
• Pension scheme - 3% employee, 7.5% employer.
• Group Life Assurance at four-times basic annual salary.
• Corporate eye care vouchers.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free 24-hour Employee Assistance helpline with available counselling support.

Applications must be received by 9.30am on Friday 15 November.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

The Society is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in its workforce.

No agencies please.