Audio Visual Solutions Specialist

at  University of Southampton

2623024JF
We are searching for an enthusiastic Audio-Visual technology expert who is passionate about turning customer requirements into innovative, sustainable and engaging solutions. Enabling our staff and students to communicate and collaborate effectively, sharing experiences in environments that inspire the remarkable.

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  We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity.
  Apply by midnight on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will be instrumental in development, design and delivery of Audio-Visual systems across the University business from requirement to delivery into business as usual. There is a varied scale of projects to apply your expertise including, new buildings, refresh and refurbishment of existing buildings to single room and digital signage upgrades. This can also include moves/re-use of existing equipment to make best use of assets and budgets available.
As well as teaching and learning environments you will also be working with corporate office and meeting spaces, digital signage systems, cinema spaces and informal spaces. This role works closely with the Audio-Visual Support Team along with Projects Teams and Estates and Facilities. Often under tight deadlines

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Engage with clients to establish clear AV & IT briefs and technology requirements to enable design & specifying of Audio-Visual systems.
• Work with appointed contractors through project delivery including approving design submittals, site inspections, final commissioning & acceptance and client handover.
• Manage project resources, finances, procurements and benefits to deliver successfully within agreed timescales.
• To manage project priorities, tolerances and escalations in line with the organisational frameworks.
• Contribute to continual improvement of working practices and quality assurance and identify new developments in the sector for potential use within the University. Provide input into technology strategy documents.