AV Technician (Lighting and Video Specialist)

Ministry of Sound; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An iconic nightclub in London is seeking a Technical Support Specialist to manage AV systems, collaborate with artists, and ensure high-quality production standards. In this role, you will provide support for lighting, sound, and video systems, contributing to an energetic nightlife experience. Ideal candidates are passionate about music, have experience in live shows, and are eager to innovate in a dynamic team environment. Join a unique culture that values creativity and high standards.

Benefits

Free membership to gym and wellness events

Financial well-being initiatives

Free VIP entry to club

Daily complimentary lunch

Qualifications

• Relevant experience operating mid to large club / live shows.
• Ability to operate calmly under pressure.
• Looking for a long-term career in the AV industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for venue’s lighting and sound systems.
• Set up and run video playback and LED walls.
• Collaborate with artists to design visual shows.

Skills

Passionate about music

Experience with DJ equipment

Team player

PC literate

Proficient in lighting consoles

Understanding of sound reinforcement

Knowledge of projectors and AV distribution

Familiar with stage lighting

Job description

In this role, you will be providing technical support, maintenance and operation of the venue’s lighting, sound, video, broadcast and SFX systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support, maintenance and operation of venue’s lighting, sound, video, broadcast and SFX systems.
• Set up and run video playback systems, LED walls, and projection mapping.
• Collaborate with DJs, performers and event producers to design and execute visual shows.
• Maintain and troubleshoot lighting fixtures, video equipment and control systems.
• Assist with rigging, focusing and de‑rigging of lighting and video gear.
• Ensure all visual elements meet safety standards and technical specifications.
• Support the Technical Manager in advancing creative concepts and technical setups.

Qualifications

• Passionate about music, nightlife and clubbing; eye for detail and thirst for knowledge in production industry.
• Relevant experience operating mid to large club / live shows and servicing and repairing moving lights and DJ equipment.
• Team player; able to operate calmly under pressure and self‑motivated, looking for long‑term career in AV Industry.
• PC literate with excellent understanding of Soundweb; experienced with both Mac and Windows operating systems.
• Proficient in operating and programming lighting consoles for live events, club nights and private hires.
• Good understanding of sound reinforcement equipment including Digital and Analogue mixing consoles, wireless microphones, conference PA set‑ups, speaker systems, audio processors and recording.
• Thorough knowledge of projectors, switchers and scalers plus AV distribution via SDI and CAT5. Knowledge of various display screens and monitors/video walls essential.
• Familiar with stage lighting, dimmers, lighting controllers and desks, DMX and all types of LED lighting.

What We’re About

As a business we don’t take ourselves too seriously—we laugh, have fun, but maintain high standards, relentless attention to detail and continuous improvement of our product. We hate cliché, doing things the way others do and continuously seek to differentiate our brands and products almost as a point of pride.

About Ministry of Sound

Ministry of Sound opened in 1991 in a disused bus garage in a forgotten corner of South London. It was the first nightclub in the UK to have a 24‑hour licence, didn’t serve alcohol and featured an earth‑shaking sound system in a specially constructed dance box. We went on to become the world’s largest independent record company, now with Sony, and stage giant dance events, including one for over 50,000 people at the O2 during the millennium. We were pioneers in electronic music and have a history of taking risks, innovation, and colourful and creative marketing. Thirty years later we opened The Ministry, a workspace run as a member’s club, in a 50,000 sq. ft Victorian warehouse in SE1.

The design is relaxed but functional with a bar, opening windows, an outside courtyard and plenty of space to sit, relax, work and socialise – everything you wouldn’t expect to find in a standard office. There’s great home‑cooked F&B, a state‑of‑the‑art gym and fitness studio with daily classes, together with a cultural and business events programme.

Benefits

• Free Ministry membership with access to gym, free fitness classes & wellness events, health cost cashback scheme, 24/7 counselling and support helpline, thrive support app, online health assessments.
• Financial well‑being initiatives: staff referral scheme, discretionary annual company bonus, season ticket loan, cycle to work, enhanced maternity and adoption leave.
• Pleasant oddities: family & friends membership discount, free VIP entry to Ministry of Sound Club, dog‑friendly office, daily complimentary lunch, My Perks online rewards scheme.
• Company events, company pension, employee discount, referral programme, transport links.