AV Technician

Royal College of Physicians; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) invites applications for an AV Technician to join our London-based team. The role focuses on delivering live, hybrid and digital event support with a hands-on, customer-focused approach in a busy AVTMS environment.

We seek a practical, calm, solutions-driven technician capable of handling audio, projection, video, IT and lighting across meetings, conferences, webinars and filming projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing environment, with the confidence to support clients, speakers and colleagues professionally.
• Background in video production, live events, technical theatre, creative arts or a similar technical environment.
• Broad working knowledge of AV disciplines, including audio, projection, video, IT and lighting.
• A relevant technical or creative arts qualification, or equivalent professional or voluntary experience.
• Experience working in a venue, conference environment, production setting or content creation organisation.

Responsibilities

• You will play a key part in delivering professional technical support across meetings, conferences, webinars, filming, editing and live event production, helping ensure every client and delegate has a seamless experience.

Skills

Video production

Live events

Customer-facing

AV systems

Lighting

Technical qualification

Job description

Contract type: Fixed term (6 months) with possibility to extend

Working arrangements: Full-time, 40 hour a week on a shift basis. Standard working hours between 08.00 - 18.00, Monday to Saturday. Some overtime and anti-social working will be required to support projects. This is a fully onsite role and not suitable for hybrid or remote working.

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) is looking for an enthusiastic and technically skilled AV Technician to join our London-based team and help deliver outstanding live, hybrid and digital event experiences.

About Us

RCP Events is a 4-star events venue known for creating memorable, high-quality event experiences in the heart of London. From high-profile medical and corporate conferences to elegant evening receptions and creative content production, our spaces support a wide variety of ambitious events. We are now looking for an AV Technician to bring energy, technical expertise and a calm, customer-focused approach to our busy technical team.

This is a varied and hands-on role at the centre of our audio-visual, technical and media services (AVTMS) operation. You will play a key part in delivering professional technical support across meetings, conferences, webinars, filming, editing and live event production, helping ensure every client and delegate has a seamless experience.

About You

You will be a confident, practical and solutions-focused technician who enjoys working with people as much as with technology. You will have a strong eye for detail, take pride in delivering excellent service, and stay calm under pressure when supporting busy live events. You will bring technical knowledge across AV systems and content production, along with the flexibility to support everything from boardroom meetings and webinars to large-scale conferences and creative filming projects.

We are looking for someone who can bring:

• Experience in a customer-facing environment, with the confidence to support clients, speakers and colleagues professionally
• A background in video production, live events, technical theatre, creative arts or a similar technical environment
• A broad working knowledge of AV disciplines, including audio, projection, video, IT and lighting
• A relevant technical or creative arts qualification, or equivalent professional or voluntary experience
• Experience working in a venue, conference environment, production setting or content creation organisation

If you enjoy variety, problem-solving and being part of a team that makes events happen, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date: 25 September 2026

Interviewing date: TBC

The RCP positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity. The RCP is all about our people - our members, staff, volunteers and leaders. We educate, influence and collaborate to improve health and healthcare for everyone and know we can only do this by being inclusive, encouraging and celebrating diverse perspectives. Welcoming into our community people who represent the 21st-century medical workforce and the diverse population of patients we serve is a priority for us.