Audio Visual and Events Manager - Education

📍 Location: West London

💰 Salary: (£43,440 - £46,653)

🕒 Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week 07:30 - 3:30pm, occasional evening & weekend work required (time off in lieu)

About the role:

We are working with a multi-based academy trust in West London that are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Audio Visual and Events Manager to support and oversee their audio-visual (AV) needs across four schools in West London.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on technical expertise in AV systems, be a natural problem-solver, and possess the ability to coordinate with internal teams and third-party contractors to deliver exceptional concerts, events, and productions. This is a dynamic role requiring both technical proficiency and the ability to manage and execute large-scale events and productions, with a high level of technical knowledge and outstanding team working skills.

Experience:

✅ Minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on AV Manager technical experience, ideally within a school, education, or live event environment.

✅ Proven experience in managing medium to large-scale events, including concerts, productions, and live shows.

✅ Strong knowledge of AV equipment (sound systems, lighting, projection, video, etc.), including setup, troubleshooting, and operation.

Technical Skills:

🔹 Proficiency with AV software and hardware, including digital audio consoles (Midas), lighting control systems (Zero 88, ETC Ion and AVOLITES), projectors, and video editing software.

🔹 Experience with signal routing, live mixing, and media streaming for events.

🔹 Strong understanding of AV system integration and troubleshooting techniques.

Perks:

✨ Excellent working relationships at all levels

✨ On-the-job learning and development opportunities

✨ Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme