Audio Visual Infrastructure Specialist

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an Audio Visual Infrastructure Specialist for a dynamic role focused on creating and maintaining cutting-edge meeting solutions. This contract position offers the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, collaborating with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. You will leverage your expertise in AV technology and design to ensure that solutions align with the Future Workplace strategy. Your responsibilities will include conducting needs analysis, providing system design guidance, and maintaining comprehensive documentation. If you're self-motivated and ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in AV technology and workplace solutions.
• Ability to engage with technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct needs analysis to align AV technology with workplace design.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate vendor proposals.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Design

Documentation Skills

AV Vendor Knowledge

Coordination Skills

Agile Methodologies

Education

Avixa CTS Certification

Microsoft Teams Certification

Industry-specific Training

Tools

Poly

Microsoft Teams

Cisco

Crestron

Extron

Shure

Job description

Job Description

**Audio Visual Infrastructure Specialist** (Contract)

Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension)

Location: Leeds/Hybrid (2 days per week on site)

Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates

Role Profile

As an Audio Visual Infrastructure Specialist, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining innovative workplace meeting solutions. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and external technology suppliers to evaluate user requirements and develop integrated AV solutions within our architectural environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct needs analysis with internal stakeholders to ensure AV technology aligns with Future Workplace design and strategy.
• Provide expert guidance on system design to meet operational and functional requirements, addressing infrastructure needs such as acoustics, lighting, and building elements.
• Produce and maintain comprehensive documentation, including scope of works, system functionality descriptions, and solution designs.
• Collaborate with the Infrastructure Specialist Lead, Product Owner, and stakeholders to evaluate vendor proposals based on operational needs.
• Create and maintain a Future Workplace Technology Roadmap in partnership with colleagues.
• Work with internal teams such as networks, compliance, risk, and security to ensure system designs adhere to compliance standards and policies.

Skills & Experience:

• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with both technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Creative and methodical approach to technical design and spatial challenges.
• Self-motivated, accountable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, independent environment.
• Detailed knowledge of AV vendors including Poly, Microsoft Teams, Cisco, Crestron, Extron, Shure, and related technologies.
• Proficient in creating and maintaining detailed documentation, system designs, and visualisations.
• Familiarity with remote management and monitoring solutions is a plus.
• Up-to-date knowledge of industry-standard hardware and proprietary tools.
• Excellent coordination skills to manage multiple tasks and meetings effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Agile methodologies is advantageous.

• Avixa CTS Certification
• Microsoft Teams Certification
• Relevant industry-specific training

Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role 'apply now' to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team.

We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, , beliefs, orientations, identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment.