15 Oct 2024
Full-Time Audio Visual Specialist
Job Description
The Audio Visual (AV) Specialist will work within the Service Desk Team, collaborating closely with facilities, IT support teams, and other technical staff. The AV Specialist is responsible for planning, setting up, operating, and maintaining audiovisual equipment and systems to support various events, meetings, and presentations. This role ensures that all AV needs are met to the highest standard, providing technical expertise and support.
Your role
- Set up, operate, and maintain AV systems for events, meetings, and presentations.
- Troubleshoot technical issues in real-time to ensure smooth event execution.
- Maintain inventory of AV equipment, ensuring all tools are in good working condition.
- Coordinate with external vendors for additional AV resources when needed.
- Document AV setups and procedures for future reference.
- Provide AV setup training to Service Desk Technicians.
- Provide 1st Line IT support to the users.
- Support and troubleshoot desktop screen issues.
You have
- Relevant certification in audio-visual technology, related field or similar experience.
- Experience in setting up and operating AV systems for live events.
- Proficiency in operating audio equipment, projectors, displays, and video conferencing.
- Strong troubleshooting skills with AV systems.
- Experience with Video Conference applications such as Zoom, Teams, and Webex.
- Experience managing small-scale technical projects.
- Excellent communication skills to liaise with nontechnical staff and clients.
- Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
You might also have
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Familiar with cloud apps such as Google Workspace, Office365 and Slack
Apply now! Benefits and Contract Information
- Financial incentives: depending on circumstances, monthly family/marriage allowance of £272 monthly child allowance of £328 per child. Non resident allowance up to £556 per month. Annual salary review, pension scheme, death benefit, long-term care, accident-at-work and unemployment insurances
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family (including all prescriptions and generous dental & optical cover)
- Generous time off: 30 days annual leave per year, in addition to eight bank holidays
- Relocation package including installation grant (as applicable)
- Campus life: Free shuttle bus to and from work, on-site library, subsidised on-site gym and cafeteria, casual dress code, extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely)
- Family benefits: On-site nursery, child sick leave, generous parental leave, holiday clubs on campus and monthly family and child allowances
- Contract duration: This position is a 3 year contract renewable up to 9 years
- Salary: Monthly salary starting at £3,229 after tax but excl. pension & insurances) + benefits (Total package will be dependent on family circumstances)
- International applicants: We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions. Read more on our page for international applicants.
- Diversity and inclusion: At EMBL-EBI, we strongly believe that inclusive and diverse teams benefit from higher levels of innovation and creative thought. We encourage applications from women, LGBTQ+ and individuals from all nationalities.
- Job location: This role is based in Hinxton, near Cambridge, UK. You will be required to relocate if you are based overseas and you will receive a generous relocation package to support you.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit a covering letter and CV via our online system. Applications will close on 17/11/2024. https://www.embl.org/jobs/position/EBI0230127 total views, 0 today