Audio Visual Manager - hotel venue

Prospero Integrated; Coventry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Permanent, full-time position

Opportunities to develop technical and

Job summary

Prospero Integrated is seeking an AV Manager to oversee all audiovisual services across a busy hotel venue, ensuring conferences, meetings and events run seamlessly.

You will blend technical expertise with strong customer service, build client relationships, identify additional AV opportunities and maintain the highest standards at every stage of delivery. The role involves leading a team, coordinating freelance technicians and working closely with hotel operations to prepare spaces for events.

Qualifications

• Experience as AV Manager or senior AV Technician.
• Strong knowledge of audio, video, lighting, staging, rigging and live event equipment.
• Experience in hotels, conference venues or live events.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and people management experience.
• Ability to work independently while also leading a team.
• Outstanding communication and customer service skills.
• Professional, client-focused approach.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office; Hiretrack experience advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate AV requirements for conferences, meetings and live events.
• Deliver technical support before, during and after events.
• Build relationships with clients and venue teams.
• Identify opportunities to enhance event delivery with additional AV services.
• Prepare quotations and event proposals.
• Set up, operate and maintain AV equipment.
• Manage on-site AV inventory and maintenance.
• Produce event schedules and weekly operational reports.
• Lead on-site AV technician and coordinate freelance staff.
• Work with hotel operations to prepare event spaces.
• Support additional venues with equipment needs.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Troubleshooting

Client communication

IT skills

Driving licence

Tools

Hire Track

Job description

As AV Manager, you'll oversee the delivery of all audiovisual services across a busy hotel venue, ensuring every conference, meeting and event runs seamlessly.

You’ll combine your technical expertise with excellent customer service, building strong relationships with clients, identifying additional service opportunities, and ensuring the highest standards are maintained at every stage.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate all AV requirements for conferences, meetings and live events.
• Deliver exceptional technical support before, during and after events.
• Build strong relationships with clients and venue teams.
• Identify opportunities to enhance event delivery through additional AV services.
• Prepare quotations and event proposals.
• Set up, operate and maintain professional AV equipment.
• Manage on-site AV inventory and equipment maintenance.
• Produce event schedules and weekly operational reports.
• Lead and support the on-site AV technician while coordinating freelance technicians when required.
• Work closely with hotel operations to ensure event spaces are fully prepared.
• Support additional venues with equipment and technical requirements when needed.

About You

We're looking for someone who is technically capable, commercially aware and passionate about delivering first-class events.

• Previous experience in an AV Manager or senior AV Technician role.
• Strong technical knowledge of audio, video, lighting, staging, rigging and live event equipment.
• Experience working within hotels, conference venues or the live events industry.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and people management experience.
• The ability to work independently while also leading a team.
• Outstanding communication and customer service skills.
• A professional, client-focused approach.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Hiretrack experience would be advantageous).
• A full UK driving licence.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary of £28,000-£30,000
• Realistic OTE of £34,000+ through overtime and bonus
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Permanent, full-time position
• Ongoing opportunities to develop your technical and leadership skills
• Work at a well-established venue delivering a wide variety of exciting events
• Join a supportive and professional team where your contribution genuinely makes an impact

Working Hours

• Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (1-hour lunch)
• Occasional evenings and weekends to support events
• Overtime or time off in lieu provided where applicableIf you're passionate about live events, enjoy leading teams, and want to play a key role in delivering exceptional event experiences, we'd love to hear from you.