Church House, Westminster is a successful Grade II venue, holding hundreds of events each year; and has been trading since 1990.
We host events for many prestigious organisations and individuals throughout the year – from Award Ceremonies, Receptions, Press Conferences and Product Launches! We host events for 20-664 guests – providing in-house event planning services, as well as in-house Audio-Visual Production and catering by Searcy’s. Every member of our team plays an essential role in creating unforgettable experiences for our clients; and we welcome bright new talents, as well as seasoned professionals into our team.
Our Values:
- We behave in an ethical way
- We look after our building
- We care for our people
- We offer solutions
- We do an excellent job
- We are currently looking for an AV Technician to join our team and play a key role in the Audio-Visual Production of our events.
We are currently looking for an AV Technician to join our team and play a key role in the Audio-Visual Production of our events.
Key Tasks
- To operate sound, lighting and audio-visual equipment for events.
- To ensure that all rooms are set up with the right equipment and securely in line with H&S procedures one hour prior to the client’s arrival.
- To de-rig equipment efficiently and safely at the time as listed on the AV weeksheet, CHW function sheets and amendment forms.
- To ensure that all AV equipment is used safely and correctly by colleagues, freelance staff and clients.
- To understand and to be able to explain the correct usage and application of all audio-visual equipment to clients and colleagues upon request.
- To communicate changes of an event to colleagues to ensure smooth running of an event.
Management of audio-visual equipment
- To keep clear records of audio-visual equipment held by the Conference Centre.
- To be able to undertake basic first line maintenance of in-house Audio-Visual equipment
- To advise the Audio-Visual manager on stock levels and any equipment defects
- To ensure all equipment is stored safely and correctly in the right locations and is returned to store when not in use
- To actively protect equipment from damage during transportation
- To ensure areas of equipment storage remain tidy and that AV equipment remains accessible
- To repair and maintain equipment and leads as required.
Management of events
- Experience with Yamaha and Allen & Heath digital audio desks in a live event environment. (Yamaha QL and Allen&Heath Qu Desks).
- Experience with Dante networks.
- Experience and knowledge of D&B audio systems preferable.
- Experience in Hybrid events and live streaming using VMIX and OBS preferrable.
- Knowledge of MS Team, Zoom or other online video conferencing software/platforms
- To communicate with clients during an event to ensure that all late changes and additions can be catered for.
- To be available to assist the conference sales executives with show rounds and client queries in the absence of the Audio-Visual Manager and the Senior Technician and to ensure that good precise notes are taken on behalf of the Audio-Visual Department that are passed on to the AV Manager.
- To assist the clients with their last-minute request and meet those requests where possible and ensure the extra’s form is signed by client for extra equipment at the time of request.
- To be polite to all clients at all times
Client IT support
- To ensure that free WIFI remains accessible at all times.
- To ensure that the CHW client network is not used by clients in an inappropriate manner.
- To ensure specialist IT needs of clients can be met where feasible.
Portering
- To be available, when not needed for clients and the AV manager, to support the Conference Centre with their portering needs and room set up.
Miscellaneous
- To carry out any other work-related duties or requirements decided by your line manager as required.
- We are committed to treating everyone fairly and no one will be subject to discrimination. We will do whatever is necessary to provide genuine equality of opportunity. If there is anything we can do to make your application more straightforward to complete, please let us know.
- No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If you are qualified but your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!
Please email lionel.fernandes@churchhouseconf.co.uk to apply for this job,