Audio visual apprentice

Northern Skills are recruiting on behalf of The University of Leicester for an Audiovisual Technician apprentice. You will help to co-ordinate the life cycle of events and provide AV/ IT support to meet the needs of each event. Working within a clearly defined remit of support you will help prepare the AV and IT support.

• Ensure that requests for events or equipment are correctly recorded and satisfied via the loan equipment booking service.
• Within clearly defined parameters of AV & IT support that can be provided, gather the customer requirements. Working with the Events Technician help determine how to deliver the AV & IT for the event. Plan any associated equipment and technology needs that ensures the event is a success using the expertise from the Event Technician.
• Provide input into the refresh cycles to enable successful delivery of future events.
• Help to Install, configure, maintain and upgrade the AV and IT equipment used to deliver event-based activity. Following existing guidance and the lead from the Event Technician, complete pro-active checks on equipment in learning & teaching rooms (both in person and using remote tools) to ensure that equipment is operating effectively and reliably for upcoming events.
• With guidance from the Events Technician communicate clearly with customers, keeping them informed of progress during any intervention and ensuring that they are familiar and confident with how to use the equipment.
• Complete bookings for assistance and support with the help and guidance of the Events Technician and ensure they are recorded.
• Work with the Event Technician and users to test the delivery methods prior to the event dates and provide AV and IT support running up to the event, during the event, and postproduction support.

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Adaptable

• maths and English GCSE, grade 4 or above (Essential)
• any subject A Level, grade Pass (Essential)