Casual Audio Visual Technician

International Schools Today; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

City of London School is seeking an AV Technician to join our events team, delivering high quality technical support for external clients who hire our spaces, with a focus on weekend assignments.

You will set up and operate a variety of AV equipment and systems, support live events, and work closely with staff and clients to ensure smooth, professional outcomes.

Applicants should be comfortable working evenings and weekends and committed to safeguarding. Closing date: 19 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong technical skills and experience with AV equipment.
• Experience supporting live events.
• Willingness to work weekends/evenings.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate diverse AV equipment and systems.
• Provide technical support for external events and clients.
• Collaborate with events team to ensure smooth delivery.

Job description

Are you passionate about Audio Visual technologies and their contribution to our events?

We're looking for an AV Technician to join a pool of staff who are available to deliver outstanding support with a diverse variety of Audio Visual technologies for private hire external company events which take place on our premises at City of London School. These mostly take place during weekends and possibly some weekday evenings. There may also be a requirement to assist with some school specific events at other times.

We are looking for someone with strong technical skills and experience, whose expertise allows them to efficiently support live events. They will be comfortable working collaboratively with a diverse range of external clients who hire our space.

The AV technician role supports a wide range of activities at City of London School, including workshops, talks, meetings, screenings and performances. You will be part our events team, delivering high quality technical support for our external clients, setting up and operating diverse AV equipment and systems.

It is a top priority for the School that we both attract and retain a staff body that is not only excellent, but also reflects the London community within which we live, and our diverse pupil body. As such, it is of paramount importance to the School that we acknowledge our current imbalance and seek to rectify this. We are therefore particularly keen to encourage applications from candidates who have African Caribbean, Asian or other Minority Ethnic or mixed heritage. All appointments are merit-based, following a fair, transparent recruitment process. In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, however, the School may employ positive action where diverse candidates demonstrate the ability to perform the role equally well.

City of London School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Closing date: Monday 19 October 2026