AV/IT Technician in Oxford

Role: AV & IT Engineer Location: Oxford Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 ‍Profile Planet Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a prestigious school in Oxfordshire to recruit an AV/IT Technician to join its successful and friendly IT Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded individual to take ownership of the school's audio-visual (AV) equipment and systems, while providing frontline IT support to staff and pupils. The role offers a varied mix of day-to-day IT support, classroom technology, sound, lighting and live event production. From ensuring lessons run smoothly to supporting concerts, school productions and major events, you'll play a key role in delivering a reliable and high-quality technical service across the school. We're keen to hear from candidates with experience in AV, IT support or a related technical environment who are proactive, organised and eager to develop their technical knowledge. Key Responsibilities Take ownership of the school's AV equipment and systems, ensuring they operate effectively across classrooms, meetings, presentations and events. Provide frontline technical support to staff and pupils, resolving AV and IT issues promptly and professionally. Coordinate and deliver technical support for school events, including concerts, productions, presentations, meetings and functions. Support sound mixing, lighting, projection, video editing and livestreaming for both in-person and online events. Work closely with the Music Department and other school teams to support concerts and larger-scale productions. Assist with the setup, operation and troubleshooting of classroom AV equipment and associated technologies. Train and support staff and pupils in the effective use of AV equipment and event technology. Assist with wider IT projects and provide additional technical support as required by the Director of IT.Essential skills and attributes: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines. A positive, proactive and flexible approach to work. The ability to remain calm under pressure and find practical solutions to technical challenges. Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends during term time to support school events. Previous experience in an AV Technician, IT Technician, IT Support or similar technical role. Familiarity with professional AV equipment and event production technologies. Experience supporting live events, livestreaming, theatrical lighting, sound systems or video production. Experience with Microsoft products in a school or enterprise environment.If this position is of interest, then please apply ASAP. INDIT Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position