AV Event Technician

Kinly; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in collaboration and managed services seeks an experienced Audio Visual Technician in Westminster, UK. The role involves delivering high-quality corporate events, coordinating technical support across various platforms and venues, and liaising with clients to ensure all technical requirements are met. The ideal candidate has a strong AV background, proficiency in MS Teams and Cisco Webex, and excellent communication skills. This position promises dynamic engagement and growth in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within a client-facing Corporate Events field.
• Expert knowledge of MS Teams and Cisco Webex.
• Working knowledge of virtual events production and broadcast platforms.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients to determine event support requirements.
• Provide technical support to event spaces and virtual platforms.
• Coordinate with external production companies.

Skills

AVIXA CTS Certified

Digital sound desks

Crestron control systems

MS Teams

Cisco Webex

Virtual events production

Education

Vocational qualification in AV

Job description

You will be responsible for delivering a demanding calendar of corporate events whilst maintaining the high quality and standards of the client's experience. The role incorporates all aspects of AV including pre-production, identifying technical requirements, attending meetings in an advisory capacity, managing multiple types of equipment and event execution. Support requests include internal and externally hosted events based at client and non-client sites, using both Virtual and Hybrid events platforms.,

• Liaise with client to determine event support requirements
• Provide technical support to the client event spaces, meeting suites, external venues and virtual platforms.
• Planning and execution of technical elements for conferences and roadshows hosted at hotels and other venues with a view to produce a cost effective and professional event
• Attend site surveys and productions days
• Liaise with the Events and Comms teams
• Coordinate with external production companies and host sites
• Work with Rich Media Service teams including webcasts, video bridging coordination, projects and VIP AV
• Carry out all aspects of the AV service prescribed in Event Function Sheets.
• Maintain personal awareness of procedures relevant to the Events Team.
• Deliver a high standard of service in accordance with SLAs.
  Proven experience within a client facing Corporate Events field
• AVIXA CTS Certified or similar vocational qualification(s) preferred. Candidates without this qualification will be expected to complete this training onsite
• Live experience of digital sound desks including microphone management and EQ
• Working experience of Crestron control systems and virtual signal routing
• Knowledge of Video Conferencing, control, signal switching / routing and TV distribution systems
• Expert knowledge of MS Teams and Cisco Webex
• Multi-camera control systems and vision mixing
• Working knowledge of virtual events production and broadcast platforms - Streams, vMix or Wirecast
• Understanding of multiple display types including aspect ratios and video walls
• Basic stage lighting principles
  Yorktel-Kinly is a unified global leader in collaboration, systems integration, and managed services. We focus on transforming workspaces, simplifying complexity, and empowering people. Our in-house expertise includes AI-powered room monitoring, 24/7 support, and a unique enterprise service layer, enabling us to operate with even greater agility, efficiency, and precision.
• With comprehensive capabilities, decades of experience, and expanded delivery teams, we empower global businesses to thrive in the hybrid world, and we are committed to driving a new era of inspiration and opportunity for our people, clients, and partners; one seamless experience at a time. With 27 offices in 11 countries, 1,600 colleagues, 900 specialist accreditations, 40-years' professional experience and 2,500 customers, we are delivering scalable, secure, and sustainable solutions around the world. We now have an exciting opportunity for a proven Audio Visual Technician to join one of our most prestigious client sites, to join our existing and growing onsite team.