Audio Visual Technician

University of Leeds; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed educational institution in Leeds is looking for an experienced AV technician to support teaching technology in over 400 rooms. The successful candidate will provide technical assistance to staff and students, showcasing excellent technical and customer service skills. The role allows for hybrid working arrangements. Offering 26 days of holiday, discounted gym membership, and access to personal development courses. Join a vibrant educational environment that values innovative support.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus approx. 16 bank holidays

Discounted gym membership

Access to personal development courses

On-site childcare and shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical support role.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Creative problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for teaching technology in over 400 rooms.
• Serve as the first point of contact for staff, students, and visitors.

Skills

Technical support skills

Customer service skills

Understanding of AV systems

IT hardware and software knowledge

Job description

Overview

This role will be based on the university campus with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

This job is open to employees within the Teaching Spaces service only.

Are you an experienced AV technician with an understanding of a wide range of existing and emerging audio visual systems? Do you have the ability to remain calm under pressure and have a creative approach to problem solving? Are you a confident and a quick learner around IT hardware and software?

Responsibilities

You will work within a customer focused and efficient support service with responsibility for providing support for the teaching technology in over 400 rooms comprising of lecture theatres, classrooms, computer clusters, clinical teaching labs and meeting rooms. You will be a first point of contact representing the University to staff, students and visitors.

Qualifications

With experience of working in a technical support role, you will have excellent technical and customer service skills.

Important notice

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

How to apply / queries

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Please see details of the University’s Pre-employment Health Assessment within the Candidate Brief