AV Technician (Part Time) REQ04743 - 441959

North Lanarkshire Council; Coatbridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in Coatbridge seeks an Audio-Visual Technician to provide AV content and support across museum sites. The role involves producing films, installing equipment, and working with a creative team to enhance visitor experiences. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree or equivalent experience, alongside strong technical and communication skills. Flexible working is available, along with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

6 public holidays

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of devising and implementing creative ways to utilize AV.
• Ability to produce film and sound from capture to edit.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide audio visual content and support across all museum sites.
• Deliver high quality exhibitions and events.
• Install AV equipment, perform regular checks, diagnose faults and facilitate rapid repairs.

Skills

Audio visual content creation

Technical knowledge of AV equipment

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Tools

AV equipment

Job description

Overview

NLC7 £30,467 - £33,142 Pro Rata

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of North Lanarkshire Council’s Museums & Collections. We are currently seeking an Audio-Visual Technician to be responsible for the provision of audio visual content and support across all museum sites.

You will be working within the Curatorial and Exhibitions team to deliver high quality exhibitions and events in museum venues throughout North Lanarkshire. Based within Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life, you should have a qualification in a relevant subject at degree level or equivalent experience, along with experience of devising and implementing creative ways to utilise AV as a method on interpretation to enrich the visitor experience. You will also be able to produce film and sound from capture to edit. Along with a good technical knowledge of AV equipment you will be able to install equipment, perform regular checks, diagnose faults and facilitate rapid repairs.

You will be well organised with the ability to multi-task and have a good knowledge of workplace health and safety. In addition, you will be self-motivated, working well on your own initiative as well as good team working skills. Good communication and interpersonal skills are also essential.

This role provides a unique opportunity for you to utilise your technical and creative skills to help interpret the historic collections and heritage of North Lanarkshire. If this appeals to you, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Provide audio visual content and support across all museum sites.
• Work within the Curatorial and Exhibitions team to deliver high quality exhibitions and events in museum venues throughout North Lanarkshire.
• Based within Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life, hold a relevant degree or equivalent experience and devise and implement creative ways to utilise AV as a method of interpretation to enrich the visitor experience.
• Produce film and sound from capture to edit.
• Install AV equipment, perform regular checks, diagnose faults and facilitate rapid repairs.
• Demonstrate good organisation, multi-tasking and knowledge of workplace health and safety; work independently and as part of a team; communicate effectively.

Work Pattern

Tuesday and Wednesday, 8.30am to 4pm (30 minute unpaid break)

Working Here

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well NL. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

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*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.

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