AV Events Team Leader

Kinly’s Global Services; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an AV Events Team Leader, where you'll manage and coordinate AV support for a variety of high-profile live events. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with clients and ensure top-notch technical standards while leading a dedicated team. You'll be at the forefront of enhancing collaboration and engagement through cutting-edge AV technology, making a significant impact on every event you support. If you're passionate about audio-visual technology and thrive in dynamic environments, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing AV support for live events.
• Ability to coordinate and troubleshoot AV equipment effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage AV support for various live events, ensuring quality standards.
• Supervise installation and operation of AV equipment during events.

Skills

Videoconference & Live Streaming platforms

Operating PA, projection, graphics, video

Digital mixing desks - Allen & Heath

Video & broadcast systems - BlackMagic

IT knowledge in AV systems

Consumer Broadband hardware knowledge

Basic Stage LED Lighting knowledge

Signal flow understanding in audio/video

InfoComm CTS certification

Job description

Role: AV Events Team Leader

Location: London

Salary: Open to negotiation depending on skills and experience, plus company benefits

Hours: 8am – 5pm Monday - Friday

Kinly is a global leader in Audio Visual and Unified Communications technology, partnering with numerous high-profile organizations to enhance collaboration, engagement, and productivity. We design, engineer, and support AV and collaboration technology solutions that deliver real business value and exceptional user experiences.

We now have a new opportunity to recruit a proven AV Events leader into our team on site with a well-known global brand.

Working as the AV Team Leader you will have responsibility for managing and co-ordinating the requirements for AV support across a range of live events, ensuring that all events are resourced, planned, and supported appropriately.

The position provides a significant amount of exposure to a wide variety of clients & visitors at all levels.

The event programme covers everything from charity fundraisers and children’s events to live TV & radio broadcasts, formal dinners & business presentations to keynote speeches from board members, government ministers, celebrities and royalty.

Key responsibilities:

• Liaise with management and clients regarding the exact audio-visual requirements for events; which will include providing advice with presentations, audio and video

• Operation of audio-visual equipment during events with the aim to provide high quality technical standards

• Supervise & carry out positioning, installation and operation of equipment

• Perform all necessary pre-event checks as required for events

• Production Co-ordination of video / audio conferences / Webcasts in support of live events

• Setup and support of all on-site AV equipment

• Assist with support for MS Teams conferencing problems

• Supervise & carry out regular preventative checks, ensuring all equipment functions correctly

• Proactive maintenance & reporting to ensure all AV equipment is always functioning correctl

• Assist with building and maintaining client relationships

• Manage all onsite technicians to deliver high service levels

• Assist client with any AV related projects or installations

• Promote and drive team collaboration and maintain team morale

• Identify areas for training and assist in identifying training courses

• Execute annual performance appraisals for the AV onsite team

Skills & experience:

• Ability to co-ordinate and operate Videoconference & Live Streaming platforms (Microsoft teams, Workplace, Zoom, YouTube etc ) and to troubleshoot any potential issues relating to audio feedback, no video etc

• Proven experience in operating PA, projection, graphics, video and AV matrix switching

• Proven experience with digital mixing desks- Allen & Heath and mixing live sound, & music etc with Dante functionality

• Proven experience with video & broadcast systems – BlackMagic, Roland, CCU Studio, PTZ cameras & camera controls – Hitachi Panasonic, Sony

• Excellent IT knowledge in relation to AV systems & functionality IP Cameras

• Knowledge & Understanding of Consumer Broadband hardware, routers switches etc

• Knowledge and experience of using basic Stage LED Lighting – understanding of moving lights

• Complete understanding of signal flow in both audio and video installations

• InfoComm CTS certification would be advantageous

If you are selected for interview, and need any reasonable adjustments made for your interview, please let the Talent Acquisition team know, at the point of scheduling.

If you do require details of the vacancy or the application process in an alternative format, please email [e-mail] outlining your requirements.

About Kinly

Kinly is the globally trusted AV and UCC technology advisor to world-class organisations. Our solutions drive maximum collaboration, engagement and productivity to enable a world where people can work together, from everywhere. Our people are unified by a passion for helping teams achieve their workplace communication and collaboration goals, irrespective of complexity, location or project size. We design, engineer and support audio visual and collaboration technology solutions that add real business value and deliver exceptional user experiences, every time.

Why Kinly?

We are experienced: When you join our family you’ll be part of a multi-award-winning team made up of the industry’s most innovative professionals.

We are proven: The world’s leading global businesses rely on us to deliver secure and reliable meeting experiences. Come with us on our journey.

We are independent: We partner with the world’s best AV vendors to deliver our customers unrivalled access to cutting edge technology tailored to their exact needs.

We are global: You’ll be working with alongside the world’s leading brands and supporting them on high-profile, international projects.

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.