Audio Visual Technician
Salary: £24,961 minimum per annum
Location: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell, Oxfordshire OX11 0QX
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-Time (We understand the importance of work-life balance, and are happy to discuss flexible working options with applicants)
Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers, and support staff explore the unknown and turn discoveries into work that changes the world.
Join us to see what you can achieve among world-leading experts, encouraged to learn continuously and explore your curiosity.
About the Role
Within our Digital Creative Services group, this role supports and develops the conferencing needs of all STFC departments at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. You should have good IT skills to support in-person events and manage virtual events across various cloud platforms.
Key responsibilities include large-format poster printing using Raster Image Processors, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat. As part of a shared capability within STFC, building good working relationships is essential.
Additional opportunities include photography and videography, with room to develop these skills if interested.
We offer training and career development opportunities, including technical skill enhancement and potential eligibility for Degree Apprenticeship programs.
You will be part of a team supporting existing systems and designing new ones to underpin scientific and business activities, within a collaborative and supportive culture.
Person Specification
We seek a self-motivated team player who maintains professionalism and excellent customer service, even under pressure.
Start date negotiable.
Essential Criteria (assessed at shortlisting and/or interview)
* Excellent organizational skills (S&I)
* Ability to safely lift and transport equipment up to 25kg (I)
* IT skills with Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint (S&I)
* Experience using a Mac computer (S&I)
* Good awareness of health and safety standards (S&I)
Our Benefits
UK Research and Innovation offers a competitive package including flexible working, a defined benefit pension, 30 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, and other benefits.
Discover what you can achieve with our world-class facilities and experts.
Note: This role does not meet the UK Government minimum criterion for sponsorship; candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Please bring appropriate identification to the interview. Check your eligibility at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa/y.
About STFC
As Europe's largest research organization, we ask big questions about the universe, pushing boundaries and creating possibilities. Join us to work with experts in a culture that encourages questioning and sharing ideas. Our work spans science, engineering, computing, and technology, often at the cutting edge or behind the scenes.
More info at https://stfc.ukri.org/ and our careers site https://www.stfccareers.co.uk/.
About UKRI
UK Research and Innovation unites seven research councils, Research England, and Innovate UK to maintain the UK's leadership in research and innovation. We support groundbreaking projects and develop world-class facilities. Learn more at https://www.ukri.org.
Benefits include a pension scheme, holidays, discounts, and cycle-to-work schemes. Details at Benefits of working for UKRI.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We are committed to a respectful, inclusive environment where everyone has equal opportunities. More details at ‘How we support EDI in the workforce’.
Disability Confident Employer
We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria and provide reasonable accommodations. Contact us to request support.
How to Apply
Apply online with a CV and cover letter explaining how you meet the criteria and your motivation. Include the job reference in your documents. Incomplete applications may not be considered. Selection is based solely on your cover letter and CV.
UKRI promotes openness, fairness, and inclusion, fostering a collaborative environment for all interested in developing their careers.
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