Lead Lighting & Event AV Technician
📍 Central London | Prestigious Event Conference Centre
About the Client
Our client is a leading, award-winning event venue located in the heart of central London. Hosting hundreds of domestic and international events each year, the venue supports a wide range of formats including conferences, exhibitions, award ceremonies, dinners, and fashion shows.
Renowned for delivering exceptional customer experiences, the venue brings together expert technical teams, premium catering partners, and state-of-the-art facilities to support high-profile and bespoke events. With continued growth and investment in technology, this is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation within the live events industry.
About the Event AV & IT Team
The Event AV & IT Team is responsible for delivering all technical services that support live events across the venue. This includes lighting, audio-visual systems, wired and wireless networking, and the core infrastructure that underpins all event technology services.
The Role
An experienced Lighting & Event AV Technician is required to support the delivery of professional technical presentation services across a busy event schedule. Reporting to senior AV management, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring high-quality lighting and AV solutions are delivered efficiently and safely.
The role has a direct impact on client satisfaction and repeat business through the reliable and innovative delivery of technical services.
Key Responsibilities
* Rigging, operating, and de-rigging lighting, AV, video, and display equipment in accordance with safety regulations
* Providing live event support, including immediate fault-finding and problem resolution
* Maintaining and developing the venue’s lighting infrastructure and operational capabilities
* Supporting the Sales team with the allocation and hire of lighting equipment
* Supervising AV Technicians where required
* Managing lighting inventory, storage, patching, and maintenance across the building
* Carrying out first-line maintenance and identifying repair or replacement needs
* Advising on new technologies, equipment purchases, and innovative technical solutions
* Communicating clearly with clients, internal teams, and technicians throughout event delivery
* Training and developing other technicians in lighting systems and best practices
* Supporting Event IT delivery, including network cabling, basic troubleshooting, VLAN configuration, IP addressing, printers, and IP phones
* Making informed, on-the-spot decisions to support last-minute client requirements
This role involves frequent use of complex technical equipment and requires flexibility to meet event deadlines.
Working Hours
* Core coverage typically between 7am and 9pm, Monday to Friday
* Shift work required to support events
* Weekend work available (optional)
Essential Skills & Experience
* Strong experience with professional lighting and AV equipment (e.g. Avolites, ETC, ARRI, or similar)
* Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, lighting plans, and scale drawings
* Good numerical skills for calculating loads, ratings, and power distribution
* Ability to manage competing priorities with excellent time management
* Strong teamwork and communication skills
* Commitment to maintaining and developing technical knowledge
* Experience coaching or supporting the development of others
* A high standard of accuracy and attention to detail
Desirable
* Membership of AV industry associations
* Health & Safety and access equipment training (e.g. IOSH, IPAF, PASMA)
* Rigging & Slinging certification
* IT networking fundamentals