Audio Visual Technician

Why Southwark?

Are you ready to bring the spotlight to life? Southwark Council is on the lookout for a talented Audio-Visual (AV) Technician to join our dynamic Facilities Team. This is your chance to work across some of London’s most iconic civic venues, where no two days are the same.

At Southwark, you’ll be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking council that puts people, technology, and service excellence at its core. You’ll have the platform to shape AV services that truly make an impact, supporting collaboration, innovation, and the borough’s strategic vision.

Here’s why this role is a game-changer:

• Front Row to Impact: Deliver flawless AV support for high-profile events, council meetings, and corporate functions that shape the future of our borough.
• Cutting-Edge Kit: Work hands-on with the latest AV, lighting, and webcasting technologies while keeping our equipment sharp, serviced, and event ready.
• Creative & Commercial: Showcase your technical flair while contributing to Southwark’s income generation through first-class delivery of external events.

What You'll Be Doing

• Set up, operate and troubleshoot AV, lighting, sound, IT and webcasting systems.
• Deliver seamless technical productions, anticipating and solving issues with calm professionalism.
• Transport, rig and de-rig AV equipment across multiple Southwark sites.
• Independently run events – from internal meetings to large-scale corporate functions.
• Liaise with clients to capture requirements, propose solutions, and upsell services where appropriate.
• Plan technical operations: pre-programming lighting and sound desks, preparing presentations, and managing event logistics.
• Maintain AV equipment, software and service records, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
• Respond to helpdesk tickets quickly, diagnosing and fixing faults to keep services running.

What We're Looking For

• Subject matter expertise in sound, lighting, video or IT – plus solid knowledge across the rest.
• Live events experience, with confidence in fault-finding and hands-on maintenance.
• Physically fit, with the ability to lift and transport AV equipment safely.
• Up-to-date knowledge of health & safety best practices in AV environments.
• Strong knowledge of modern Audio-Visual systems, trends, and event technology.
• Substantial hands-on AV and event production experience – ideally in-house or with an AV supplier.
• Proven track record in managing sound, lighting, and IT for large-scale events.
• Outstanding customer service skills with the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, from AV technicians to senior executives.
• Sharp problem-solving ability with an eye for continuous improvement and innovation.
• Tech-savvy with Microsoft Office proficiency and the ability to get the best from digital tools.
• Enjoy a balanced approach with flexible home working.

Additional Information

About Southwark Council

Southwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with many social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population.

At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities.

Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.

Benefits and more information:

Working for Southwark Council – Southwark

Salary Range: £31,884 - £36,888

Application Closing Date: 11.59pm on the 6th of October 2025

Interview Date: The 20th of October 2025

We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities.

This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative.

We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian, and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care.
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, in which case we will move the key dates for the process. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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