AV Technician
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We are looking to recruit an AV Technician to join our team based in London. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £28,500 per annum.
The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Midlands. Our purpose is to share the RAF story, past, present and future – using the stories of its people and our collections in order to engage, inform and inspire. Our Vision is to inspire everyone with the RAF story – the people who shape it and its place in our lives.
We have two public sites (London and Midlands) and a stored collection (Stafford). Our trading company and active fundraising supplement Grant in Aid which comes through the Ministry of Defence.
The Royal Air Force Museum is a Carbon Literate organisation and as such promotes Carbon Literacy.
Purpose of the AV Technician role:
The Royal Air Force Museum is seeking an Audio Visual Technician with experience in Stage Lighting and Rigging to work with the Event Technician, to use our in-house equipment, for the Commercial and Public Events programs.
As AV Technician you will be, primarily, focused on supporting events, by looking after the lighting equipment in the Museum’s event spaces, which include a 220-seat lecture theatre, iconic Lancaster bomber and the Sunderland Flying Boat. Although the main focus will be lighting, we are looking for a candidate who also has some Sound and Video experience, so that they can manage and run events by themselves when the Event Technician is unavailable.
Key responsibilities of our AV Technician include:
Supporting and facilitating the Museum’s AV and IT systems. Maintain the Museum’s AV lighting systems and associated rigging and trusses
Providing 1st and 2nd line technical support and problem solving for AV/digital interactive equipment
Taking responsibility for monitoring of all gallery-based interactives
Providing technical support for museum public & corporate events (including outside of office hours)
Undertaking infrastructure repairs, installation & termination (CAT 5/6, Fibre, IP Telephony, electrical)
Providing 1st line support for AV aspects of museum simulators
Taking responsibility for the installation of new AV/digital interactive equipment, maintain existing hardware and recommend upgrades or replacements as appropriate, in the Museum event spaces and digital interactives
Undertaking monitoring of AV systems remotely. Create, assign, respond to support tickets relating to AV and related issues
What we are looking for in our AV Technician:
Experience of working within AV, particularly events lighting
Experience with Rigging (permanent and temporary)
Displays enthusiasm around activities, adopting a positive approach when interacting with others, and motivating team members
Listens to, understands, respects and accepts different views, ideas and ways of working
Uses experience and knowledge of standard practices, procedures or customs to evaluate problems and make appropriate decisions/provide appropriate advice
Is able to deal with unfamiliar situations or issues in an effective manner, understanding when a situation requires reference to a relevant individual.
Is receptive and/or pro-actively identifies and contributes to new ideas and approaches and adapts accordingly.
Closing date for applications: 15th August 2025
Interviews will take place on: 29th August 2025
If you think you have what it takes and want to be part of this exciting journey, please visit the jobs page on our website for further information. Join us in delivering our purpose and achieving our vision, ensuring that the Royal Air Force’s story continues to enrich and inspire current and future generations. We would love to hear from you.
- Location:
- London, Greater London, United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- FullTime
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