The University of Manchester
Audio Visual & Media Technician (Faculty of Humanities (AMBS Focused))
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Role Overview
We are seeking an Assistant Technician to provide agile, customer-focused technical support across the Faculty of Humanities, supporting teaching, research, and professional services activities.
Responsibilities
- Communicate confidently and effectively, providing first-line support across the University at all levels of the organization and external contacts, escalating any issues as required.
- Inspection, basic routine maintenance, servicing, repair, and modification of audio-visual, electronic, and other equipment held across the faculty with an awareness and understanding of relevant health and safety requirements in the workplace.
- Work with internal stakeholders (e.g. Estates, academic, and PS staff) and arrange engineer/contractor visits to resolve any issues related to equipment, estate, Podcast suites, lecture rooms, and escalate issues where required. Provide Video and Web conferencing support.
- Act as a first point of contact and provide information, advice, and guidance on routine matters, knowing when to escalate to others when necessary. React quickly and efficiently to resolve problems and issues when reported through the helpline.
- Processing of AV bookings and installing/removing requested equipment in a timely manner.
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About You
Essential Criteria
- A qualification in a related subject area e.g., degree, HND, HNC, Level 4 NVQ, etc., or significant work experience in a relevant technical role.
- Have a working knowledge of media and audio-visual technologies including, but not limited to: digital display systems, interactive systems, signal switching, scaling and distribution, audio and PA, control systems, media capture and editing, media streaming, video conferencing, and digital signal processing.
- Excellent IT skills e.g., Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
- Have demonstrable experience of working in AV & media.
- Have good oral and written communication skills.
Desirable Criteria
- Have experience of using digital video cameras and knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro or other video/audio manipulation software.
- Experience of programming and GUI design for professional AV control systems, particularly the AMX platforms.
- Experience of using an equipment inventory system.
- A proactive approach and commitment to ongoing personal training and continued professional development (CPD) with a strong interest in acquiring new skills and competencies.
Our Benefits
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- Generous employer pension contribution
- Christmas closure across all departments outside of annual leave and bank holidays
- Purple Place employee discount platform
For more information, see University of Manchester Benefits and Flexible and Hybrid working.
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Enquiries
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Name: Aaron Burton - Technical Manager (Digital)
Email Address: Aaron.Burton@manchester.ac.uk
General Enquiries and Administrative Support
recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk
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This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.
Applications close at midnight on the closing date.
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