AV Event Technician

Kinly’s Global Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinly is seeking an experienced AV Event Technician to join the team at our London headquarters. The role involves providing full AV and VC technical support across event spaces on site, with a focus on delivering seamless experiences for clients and attendees.

You will work closely with Event Managers, run AV events, perform pre-event checks, and help train the team. This is a full-time on-site position based in London, offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as AV Event Technician.
• Solid knowledge of audio visual and video conferencing tech.
• Background in corporate AV event support.
• Strong communication skills for liaising at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Run AV events and perform pre-event testing.
• Collaborate with Event Managers to develop best practices and training.
• Provide show-calling during events and liaise with clients for large events.
• Attend pre-production meetings for scheduled events.
• Support global production events and own the event experience for hosts.
• Escalate issues and suggest improvements to operations.
• Produce event reports highlighting space usage and activity.
• Assist with video/audio conferencing issues and troubleshoot faults.

Skills

AV technology knowledge

Communication

Corporate AV support

Team liaison

Job description

Role: AV Event Technician

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: London, UK (Moorgate/ Bank region)

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 (dependent on experience), plus company benefits

Interview Process: 2-stage (Virtual and Face-to-face)

Hours: Monday – Friday – 40 hours (shifts between 7am – 7pm)

Kinly is a leading integrator of audio-visual and unified communications solutions, and the largest in Europe, serving as a globally trusted technology advisor to leading organisations. For more than 25 years, we have been designing, developing, integrating and supporting complex audiovisual solutions and businesses rely on us to deliver consistently secure and flexible meeting experiences.

Due to an exciting new client win, we now have an opportunity for a proven AV Event Technician to join us on site at this well-recognised company headquarters, based in the Moorgate/Bank region of London.

Working as the key AV Event Technician, reporting to the Technical Event Manager, you will be providing full AV and VC technical support across all event spaces on the client site.

Key responsibilities:

• Run AV events, including pre-event testing of audio, wireless microphone battery levels etc
• Work closely with Event Managers to develop best practices and team training
• Show-calling during events
• Liaise with clients for large events to understand their requirements
• Attend pre-production meetings required for any scheduled special events
• Be the primary support to operate global production events
• Own the event experience for the meeting host and attendees
• Manage high profile events and become a trusted advisor
• Escalate any operational issues to the appropriate level of support and making suggestions for improvements
• Produce event reports which highlights the use of space
• Assist with support for video/audio conferencing problems. Investigate faults and recommend further actions to rectify
• Ensure multi-media/presentation rooms are maintained in good working order

Skills and experience:

• Proven experience working in an AV Event Technician role
• Solid knowledge across a range of audio visual and video conferencing technologies
• Background working in a corporate AV Event support environment
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to liaise at all levels

Equal Opportunities:

Kinly is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, gender identity, pregnancy, colour, race, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, religion or any other ‘protected characteristics. We welcome your application.