At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver top-notch AV support for events at BAFTA's iconic headquarters.
- Company: Join the prestigious BAFTA team in a vibrant cultural hub.
- Benefits: Enjoy 31 days holiday, health cash plan, and complimentary meals on duty.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace culture celebrating diversity and offering excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team that shapes unforgettable experiences in the film industry.
- Qualifications: Passion for service, AV knowledge, and strong organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 36745 - 36745 £ per year.
Up to £36,745 per annum gross total (inclusive of financial award scheme)
Our opportunity: This is your chance to make a positive impact by joining an incredible team, at BAFTA’s iconic headquarters, 195 Piccadilly. Our AV Technician(s) are champions at delivering an exceptional level of service to our clients. They’ll be the main point of contact for client event technical needs, assisting with prior and on the day of event needs. It’s a varied role supporting the Events team on external event hires, BAFTA events and screenings.
The AV Technician is responsible for delivering high-quality technical support, expertise, and operational execution across BAFTA screenings, events, exhibitions, and corporate hires at 195 Piccadilly. Working closely with the Technical Manager and wider teams, the role ensures the seamless delivery of all audio-visual services while maintaining BAFTA’s reputation for technical excellence. The AV Technician will also contribute to the evaluation and implementation of emerging technologies, ensuring the venue remains at the forefront of industry standards.
Benefits:
- 31 days holiday inclusive of bank holiday (increasing to 33 days after 5 years’ service)
- Building is closed for 1 week during festive period in December
- Health cash plan (financial contribution to dentist, podiatry & more treatments)
- Complimentary meals on duty
- 3% pension contribution, Life assurance
- Company sickness pay
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Access to cinemas throughout the UK & to BAFTA events
Who you are? You’ll be passionate about bringing excellence in service to all guests and have some experience in a service delivery role. You’ll have excellent knowledge on all AV formats and good timekeeping and adaptability. You’ll be able to work on your own initiative and have a great attention to detail. We hire people with a can-do attitude, who like to help and who are team focused. You’ll have strong organisational skills, self-motivation and ability to prioritise tasks.
About Us: BAFTA 195 Piccadilly brings together the status of a landmark cultural home with the technical strengths of a contemporary, high spec venue for the screen industries. The building features industry standard auditoriums with advanced digital cinema projection and carefully calibrated sound, complemented by flexible event spaces designed to support screenings, large scale productions, conferences and networking events. Throughout the venue, adaptable lighting and integrated AV systems allow each space to be configured precisely for its audience and purpose, while strong technical infrastructure ensures a consistently high-quality experience for both in person and hybrid events. This combination of technical capability and flexibility positions BAFTA 195 Piccadilly as a venue that meets the highest professional standards while remaining welcoming, versatile and progressive.
Closing Date: The closing date for this role will be Tuesday 30 June, 10:00pm.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: BAFTA is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who want to join BAFTA and do their best work. Our culture at work is inclusive and we celebrate diversity in all its forms.
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BAFTA 195 Piccadilly is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that champions diversity and inclusion while providing ample opportunities for professional growth. As an AV Technician, you will be part of a dedicated team at a prestigious venue, enjoying generous benefits such as 31 days of holiday, health cash plans, and complimentary meals on duty, all while contributing to the seamless delivery of high-quality events in a dynamic environment.
