Overview
As Network & Systems Manager in the DPVS team, you will own the School’s specialist recording, broadcast and AV networks. You will maintain and develop a high-performance, low-latency infrastructure across venues, studios and classrooms. You’ll diagnose issues, document systems, and lead improvements with engineers, academics and students. The role combines hands-on technical work with strategic development of production workflows in a dynamic performing arts environment. You will help shape reliable, scalable infrastructure for world-class performances and education.
Responsibilities
- Take day-to-day operational responsibility for recording, broadcast and AV systems and networks
- Maintain and develop a large low-latency audio network and related technologies (Dante Domain Manager, NDI, networked recording systems)
- Diagnose problems, document findings, improve resilience and reliability
- Collaborate with Recording & AV engineers, venue teams, academic departments, and central IT
- Influence the evolution of the infrastructure and production workflows over coming years
- Support concerts, theatre productions, recordings, broadcasts, teaching and student-led work
- Build relationships with manufacturers and integrators to stay aligned with professional practice
- Manage competing priorities in a busy environment where downtime affects performances
Key requirements
- substantial experience with professional audio, video or broadcast systems
- strong understanding of IP networking in a media environment
- experience with Dante and NDI technologies
- network administration experience
- knowledge of recording studios, production workflows and integrated AV systems
- familiarity with emerging media-over-IP technologies (ST 2110 welcome)
- networking qualification useful (e.g., CCNA) or equivalent professional experience
- comfortable working with young people
- clear communication
- problem solving
- ownership and accountability
- Dante
- NDI
- IP networking in media environments
Network & Systems Manager in London employer: City of London
The City of London Corporation is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and communication. With competitive salaries and a commitment to equitable pay practices, employees have the opportunity for professional growth and development in a meaningful role within the bereavement services sector. Located in the heart of London, this position not only provides job security but also the chance to make a positive impact in the community.
