Audio Visual Technician in South West London

About the QEII Centre

We are the QEII Centre, central London's premier venue for domestic and international events. Located in the heart of Westminster, our award-winning Centre offers modern, flexible spaces for all types of events from conferences and exhibitions to award ceremonies, dinners and fashion shows. We host hundreds of events each year, ranging from high-profile international conferences to bespoke corporate meetings. At the heart of everything we do is a steadfast commitment to exceptional customer service.

Our people are central to our success. From our acclaimed in-house caterers, QEII Taste by Levy, a sustainable catering partner that offers Michelin-star food, to our expert AV and IT teams, every member of staff plays a vital role in delivering outstanding experiences. As of 2025, we’ve proudly achieved over 50 industry awards since 2014—an ongoing recognition of our excellence in the events sector. Most recently, we were awarded three Gold Eventex awards for Best Venue, Most Versatile Venue, and Best Event Space. These accolades reflect our unwavering commitment to delivering outstanding experiences for every client and delegate.

This is an exciting time to join the QEII Centre, as we continue to grow, evolve, and lead in a dynamic events landscape.

QEIILive

QEII Live is part of the Operations Department, which prides itself on delivering exemplary levels of customer service to enhance the QEII visitor experience. QEIILIVE delivers Audio Visual services for the centre and is a key department to the success of the Centre, incorporating many specialists in the AV industry. They work closely with event managers to organise and operate most events at the centre by providing first-class AV technology to our clients.

Job Purpose

To undertake duties as allocated by the Discipline Head and/or Senior AV & IT Logistics Manager to work as part of a professional team in the provision of technical presentation services to events, primarily within the Centre and at times other venues. To always present to clients, Centre staff, colleagues and production companies a confident, professional and approachable manner worthy of the Department.

Key Tasks

• Rigging and de-rigging audio, lighting, audio visual, video/data, sets and display equipment in accordance with general health and safety regulations and procedures.
• To operate Audio Visual technical equipment for events.
• To undertake general duties under instruction from the Senior AV & IT Logistics Manager or Discipline Head, including maintaining a tidy and efficient working environment.
• To represent QEIILIVE department as a Client Liaison Technician, acting as a conduit between the client and the Project Management on an event.
• To assist with the development of facilities and to extend the boundaries of achievable operations.
• To assist with inventory storage of equipment including repairs.
• To undertake training both internal and external in all relevant technical subjects.
• To assist the Senior AV & IT Logistics Manager or Discipline Head in identifying improvements in day-to-day operations of the department.
• To deploy equipment at their own discretion if essential to the effective operation of an event, with necessary checks required before deployment.
• To assist in the delivery of Event ICT, which includes running network cables, basic network troubleshooting, VLAN association, IP subnet address configuration, setting up printers and IP Phones.

Additional Information

Technical knowledge with audio visual equipment is required, especially event stage lighting. Experience in a relevant field, e.g., conference, theatre, or TV. The above is not exhaustive and other duties not outlined may form part of the employee's job description.

Person Specification

Experience:

• Excellent knowledge of Corporate Audio-Visual Equipment.
• Up to date technical knowledge.
• Proactive team player, working across multiple departments.
• Excellent time management, outstanding attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate with our client base at times of event pressure.
• Ability and confidence to identify risks and make dynamic decisions to protect the centre and the client.
• Be punctual, presentable, and attentive.

Technical Skills and Qualifications:

• Qualification in Audio Visual or equivalent experience.
• IOSH trained or equivalent experience in Working at Height and manual handling knowledge.
• Any rigging and slinging training.

Behaviours:

• Working together.
• Seeing the Big Picture.
• Delivering at Pace.
• Managing a quality service.