Senior AV/IT Engineer (Teaching And Events)

Harvey Nash Plc; Middleton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster University Bailrigg campus seeks a Senior AV/IT Engineer (Teaching and Events) to join the Campus IT team. You will provide second-line support for IT and audio-visual services, with a focus on teaching spaces, event venues and conference facilities, ensuring reliable experiences for staff, students and visitors.

The role involves collaborating with internal colleagues, external suppliers and contractors to implement and commission technical solutions as part of teaching space

Qualifications

• Experience in a team-based IT service environment.
• Experience of PC and AV systems.
• Strong user-focus with excellent service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide second-line IT and AV support for teaching spaces, venues and conferences.
• Support delivery of university events and work with suppliers to implement solutions.
• Assist with upgrades, refurbishments and new installations of teaching technology.

Skills

Second-line IT support

AV/IT integration

Event tech delivery

Tools

AV systems

Video conferencing tech

Presentation technology

Job description

Senior AV/IT Engineer (Teaching and Events)

ISS - Service Management & Delivery
Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK
Salary: £33,002 to £37,694 (Full-Time/Indefinite)
Closing Date: Monday 26 October 2026
Interview Date: Friday 06 November 2026
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Information Systems Services (ISS) is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Senior AV/IT Engineer (Teaching and Events) to join our Campus IT team within Service Management and Delivery Section. The role is primarily based on the Lancaster University Bailrigg campus.

As a Senior AV/IT Engineer (Teaching and Events), you will be part of a specialist team providing second-line support for the University's IT and audio-visual services, with a particular focus on teaching spaces, event venues and conference facilities. You will support the delivery of key University events and work closely with internal colleagues, external suppliers and contractors to implement and commission technical solutions as part of teaching space upgrades, refurbishments and new installations. The role encompasses a broad range of technologies, including IT infrastructure, audio systems, video collaboration solutions and presentation technologies, ensuring high-quality experiences for staff, students and visitors.

You must have experience of working in a team-based IT service environment as well as experience of PC and AV systems. You will combine your Audio Visual, IT and problem-solving skills with a strong user-focus to ensure excellent service to the user community.

Why Join Us?

If you are passionate about technology, thrive in a hands-on technical environment and want to help deliver outstanding experiences for students, staff and visitors, we would love to hear from you.

We are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive and collaborative community. We work together to deliver positive change and provide an outstanding experience for our students and staff.

Lancaster University's beautiful Bailrigg campus offers an exceptional working environment, combining a vibrant and diverse community with stunning green parkland and landscaped surroundings.

• a sports centre
• cafés
• shops
• a library
• post office
• pre-school
• multi-faith centre

There are also numerous staff networks, clubs and social groups, providing plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues and become part of our welcoming community. Learn more about our employee benefits on the Lancaster University Jobs website.

Please note: unless specified otherwise in the advert, all advertised roles are UK based.

Find out what it's like to work at Lancaster University, including information on our wide range of employee benefits, support networks and our policies and facilities for a family-friendly workplace.

The University recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address all inequality in higher education whilst promoting the importance and wellbeing for all our colleagues.

We warmly welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their age, religion, gender identity or expression, race, disability or sexual orientation, and are committed to promoting diversity, and equality of opportunity.