Job description
IT Services
Full time, Open ended, Hybrid
Here's more about the role and what we're looking for:
Loughborough University IT Services is looking for an Apprentice AV Events Technician to join our busy AV team.
The first part of this career-graded post entails a 2-year fixed term contract during which you will complete the Audio-Visual Level 5 Apprenticeship.
The first part will entail a work based apprentice with the apprenticeship itself (24-month programme) due to commence in September 2026 or January 2027, which provides you with learning and development for you to complete the level 5 Apprentice; and thereafter, subject to achieving the qualification and meeting the relevant post requirements, you will move onto a permanent contract with the University and progress within the IT Services team to a role as an AV Events Support Assistant.
The apprenticeship includes one day each week dedicated to off-the-job remote study with Middlesbrough College with the four remaining days dedicated to gaining your required work-based experience as part of the University’s IT team.
About the University
Universities are one of this country’s greatest assets. We’re educators, employers, innovators and pioneers. We shape culture and society.
At Loughborough, we strive for better, think differently, challenge convention and take action. We are passionate about finding solutions to the major problems faced by society and the planet, and we create opportunities for those with the drive, the ambition, and the determination to apply themselves in the pursuit of better.
About the Department
Our IT Services are integral to the continued success of Loughborough University. We work closely with all our partners from across the University to support digital transformation and deliver outstanding levels of service that are recognised as the best in the country by our students in the National Student Survey.
We are at the forefront of supporting the digital campus, protecting and securing our IT systems and developing strategies to take us forward in a rapidly evolving world and we actively support professional development at all levels.
About You
To be successful in the role, you will have the following:
1. An interest in a career in AV, Events & IT
2. Experience of everyday desktop software, for example PPT, Adobe and graphics
3. Basic experience and understanding of the use and technical capabilities of AV, Events or IT systems or equipment
4. A desire to study and achieve an AV qualification and a willingness to comply with the requirements of a training contract
5. Educated to a Level 2 English and Maths (GCSE Grades 9-4/A-C) or Functional Skills Level 2 or evidence of work experience/prior engagement with audiovisual technology.
Why should you Apply?
With huge amount of variety in the role, there is an opportunity for you to develop and continually grow.
If this sounds like the right place, team and role for you please do get in touch. We’d love to hear from you.