AV Technician at London Borough of Brent

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jul, 26

Salary

37134.0

Posted On

01 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Audio-visual systems, Sound engineering, Video production, Lighting, Networking, Event production, Livestreaming, Digital signage, Microsoft Teams Rooms, System maintenance, Problem-solving, Technical support

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Salary range: £34,998 - £37,134 p.a. inc. London weighting Contract: Permanent Hours of work: 36 hours per week Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time Be part of an ambitious and evolving Audio Visual service at Brent Council Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here. The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us. The Post The Audio-Visual team at Brent Council have an exciting opportunity for an Audio-Visual Technician to join the team on a permanent basis. An Audio-Visual technician works closely with multiple teams to deliver a variety of events and services across Brent Council, including events at The Drum Wembley. This role involves hands on work with the setup and operation of AV event productions, livestreaming committee meetings, digital signage systems, Microsoft Team’s Rooms, maintenance of AV systems and responding to requests from stakeholders. The role offers the chance to work with modern AV technologies in a dynamic environment. The Person The Ideal candidate for the AV Technician role will demonstrate a clear passion for audio visual technologies, approaching the role flexibly with a positive can-do attitude, while problem-solving and delivering the service to a high standard. The role requires a broad knowledge of Audio-Visual technologies, the candidate will have experience in one of the main AV areas (Sound, Video, Lighting, Networking), ideally within n in-house venue or AV Supplier setting. They will have a commitment to continuous improvement, developing their skills in the other areas. This is a great position for a technician looking to obtain a wider skill set. Why join us? We know people achieve their best when they feel valued. At Brent, you’ll benefit from: * Up to 33 days annual leave (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays * Excellent pension with generous employer contributions (LGPS) [https://www.lgpsmember.org/] * Hybrid and flexible working options available for most roles * Supportive family-friendly policies for parent, guardians, and carers * Health and wellbeing support, including access to eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme * Financial support such as education sessions, childcare deposit loans, and season ticket loans * Travel perks including affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme, and great onsite facilities * Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career * Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure, and entertainment To learn more about our benefits, visit Our offer to you [https://www.brent.gov.uk/jobs-training-and-skills/benefits-of-working-for-brent-council]. Closing date: Sunday 17 May 2026 (23:59) Additional Information If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the essential requirements on the Job description. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement. Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application. We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances. The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found here [https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn]. Brent has a positive approach to flexible working. As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@brent.gov.uk [recruitment@brent.gov.uk]. Job Description [https://www.brent.gov.uk/-/media/files/brent-job-descriptions/2026/2919-av-technician-jd.pdf?rev=-1]

Responsibilities

The technician will manage the setup and operation of AV event productions, including livestreaming committee meetings and maintaining digital signage systems. They will also provide technical support for Microsoft Teams Rooms and respond to stakeholder requests across various council locations.