The Audio Visual (AV) Specialist will work within the Service Desk Team, collaborating closely with facilities, IT support teams, and other technical staff. The AV Specialist is responsible for planning, setting up, operating, and maintaining audiovisual equipment and systems to support various events, meetings, and presentations. This role ensures that all AV needs are met to the highest standard, providing technical expertise and support.
Your Role
- Set up, operate, and maintain AV systems for events, meetings, and presentations.
- Troubleshoot technical issues in real-time to ensure smooth event execution.
- Maintain inventory of AV equipment, ensuring all tools are in good working condition.
- Coordinate with external vendors for additional AV resources when needed.
- Document AV setups and procedures for future reference.
- Provide AV setup training to Service Desk Technicians.
- Provide 1st Line IT support to the users.
- Support and troubleshoot desktop screen issues.
You Have
- Relevant certification in audio-visual technology, related field or similar experience.
- Experience in setting up and operating AV systems for live events.
- Proficiency in operating audio equipment, projectors, displays, and video conferencing.
- Strong troubleshooting skills with AV systems.
- Experience with Video Conference applications such as Zoom, Teams, and Webex.
- Experience managing small-scale technical projects.
- Excellent communication skills to liaise with nontechnical staff and clients.
- Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
You might also have
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Familiar with cloud apps such as Google Workspace, Office365 and Slack
Why join us
Do something meaningful
At EMBL-EBI you can apply your talent and passion to accelerate science and tackle some of humankind's greatest challenges. EMBL-EBI, part of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory, is a worldwide leader in the storage, analysis and dissemination of large biological datasets. We provide the global research community with access to publicly available databases and tools which are crucial for the advancement of healthcare, food security, and biodiversity.
Join a culture of innovation
We are located on the Wellcome Genome Campus, alongside other prominent research and biotech organisations, and surrounded by beautiful Cambridgeshire countryside. This is a highly collaborative and inclusive community where our employees enjoy a relaxed atmosphere. We are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued, supported and empowered to reach their professional potential.
Enjoy Lots Of Benefits
- Financial incentives: Monthly family, child and non-resident allowances, annual salary review, pension scheme, death benefit, long-term care, accident-at-work and unemployment insurances
- Hybrid Working, due to nature of this role the expectation is to work 4 days in the office (Hinxton, CB10 1SD)
- Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family (including all prescriptions and generous dental & optical cover)
- Generous time off: 30 days annual leave per year, in addition to eight bank holidays
- Relocation package including installation grant (if required)
- Campus life: Free shuttle bus to and from work, on-site library, subsidised on-site gym and cafeteria, casual dress code, extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely)
- Family benefits: On-site nursery, 10 days of child sick leave, generous parental leave, holiday clubs on campus and monthly family and child allowances
- Benefits for non-UK residents: Visa exemption, education grant for private schooling, financial support to travel back to your home country every second year and a monthly non-resident allowance.
For more details please see our employee benefits page.
What Else You Need To Know
- Contract duration: This position is a 3 year contract, renewable to a maximum of 9 years.
- International applicants: We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions. Read more on our page for international applicants.
- Diversity and inclusion: At EMBL-EBI, we strongly believe that inclusive and diverse teams benefit from higher levels of innovation and creative thought. We encourage applications from women, LGBTQ+ and individuals from all nationalities.
- EMBL is a signatory of DORA. Find out how we implement best practices in research assessment in our recruitment processes here.
- Job location: This role is based in Hinxton, near Cambridge, UK. You will be required to relocate if you are based overseas and you will receive a generous relocation package to support you.
- How to apply: To apply please submit a cover letter and a CV through our online system.
- Interviews will take place second week of December 2024
