AV Technology Manager

Exciting opportunity for an experienced AV Technology Manager to join a Global lifestyle hospitality brand. (£50,000 - £55,000 + bonus scheme +benefits)

You will work collaboratively to deliver, provide and manage an excellent meeting, conference and workday experience to Clients and Associates.

The Technology Manager is responsible for Operations Management including:

• Management/troubleshooting of AV equipment: audio, video, lighting, computer networking systems, hardware etc; both in-house and client systems
• Directing day-to-day floor operations of AV Specialists, develop a weekly schedule for site execution
• Collaborate with the sales and planning team to gain a comprehensive understanding of the client's event
• Make personal contact and maintain positive relationships with clients
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive sales quotes with revenue-maximizing strategies to optimize value and excellence
• Well-versed in the latest developments in the event industry and audio-visual trends to meet the demands of corporate conferencing seamlessly
• Weekly financial reporting of client programs, tracking labour hours/dollar amounts etc
• Review P&L/General Ledger reports for department/location ensuring accuracy

What we look for:

• 4+ years of experience in managing AV equipment, as well as computer software systems
• Demonstrated extensive knowledge of audiovisual equipment, encompassing analog/digital audio mixers, wireless microphone systems, seamless video switchers, and projectors/displays
• Understanding of Crestron control and hardware endpoints
• Experience in the basic installation, configuration, operation, and administration of operating systems, applications, and hardware for Macs, PCs, LANs, and servers.
• Ability to lead and manage team members effectively, collaborating with internal and external clients

Physical Requirements

• Flexible, long, and weekend hours sometimes required
• Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects up to 25 pounds without assistance

Equipment & Technical Qualifications

• Audio: 4-24 channel analog/digital mixers, wireless microphone lavaliers and handhelds, push to talk microphone systems, audio recorders, Biamp Tesira systems
• Video: Switchers, projectors, LCD displays, Crestron DM/NVX systems
• Lighting: Up lights, GOBOs, Basic dimming
• IT: Wi-Fi troubleshooting, connecting hardline internet, Knowledge of DHCP/Static IP addressing, operate and troubleshoot hard/soft video codecs
• Control: Familiarity with Crestron control systems and associated hardware