Job description
Audio Visual Technician - London
Company Description
30 Euston Square is a Grade II* listed award-winning events venue in a perfect central London location. From meeting and conference spaces to private dining and rooftop terraces, the venue offers an iconic setting for any occasion.
This venue is unique to Searcys as is the only property within the estate that is home to a selection of boutique bedrooms.
As a Sales and Events Co-ordinator you will receive the following industry leading benefits:
- 50% discount across Searcys venues
- Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
- Up to 38 days annual leave (dependant on job role)
- Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
- Employee assistance programme
- Enrolment into Searcys Champagne School
- Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venue.
- Discount off overnight stays in London
- Your birthday off to celebrate in style
- A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: 30,450pa
Summary of Key responsibilities:
To provide innovative, modern and flawless AV experiences to our clients and to ensure that such services are delivered to the highest standards in line with training and procedures
To maintain and support the contract between Searcys and RCGP including other RCGP Contractors
Responsibility for all on site administration relating to AV requests
Management of onsite Audio Visual Services, merging media and presentations as and when required. Identify the repair of any equipment onsite
Responsibility for meeting room operation, upkeep and reporting on maintenance issues, repairs and cross hires
Support the management of the inventory of all AV assets, including all spares, cables, connectors, accessories and adapters. To inform the AV Manager of any shortages to be ordered
To ensure that storage locations, front of house setups and controls rooms are left in a tidy condition at the end of each day
Adherence to all RCGP and Searcy's health & safety policies, inductions and working practises, regular 'walk through' of areas to identify areas of danger or possible potential H&S improvement
Ensuring all technical aspects of the venue are left in a safe place and tidy state for use during next event
To liaise and coordinate with other key stakeholders any operational details required for a successful and unified delivery of our services
To ensure daily handovers are submitted and to escalate any issues as they occur
Qualifications
Key Skills
General understanding of all elements of AV and the application of equipment and support to best satisfy clients' requirements
Ability to operate Basic LX desk
Ability to operate analogue + digital sound desk
Good understanding of video technology
Ability to operate room control systems
Basic PowerPoint Page 2
Proven client management skills
Ability to confidentially present ideas to clients
Good written skills
Team player
Additional Information
Searcys is the longest-running independent catering company in Britain, and this year has celebrated an inspirational 175th year anniversary. We have been fortunate to be acknowledged by the industry and won Events Caterer of the Year 2022 at the prestigious Cateys.
Our success is down to the investment we make in developing our people to ensure they can be the best they can. Everyone who joins Searcys will attend our induction where they learn more about us and be supported throughout their journey with us. We invest in development opportunities and are looking to recruit, train and retain the best people in the industry.