Engineer - Learning and Events Technology (AV)

About the role

You will be expected to triage, resolve, or escalate support calls within agreed timescales. You will assist with the deployment, removal and basic maintenance and support of all technology equipment supported by the Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Department across all University spaces.

The role includes providing 2nd and 3rd line support for the use of all Audio-Visual equipment, software, & services supported by the LET Team; as well as project work in building and renovating new spaces across the University buildings. Additionally, this role will be involved with planning and implementing the technical requirements of the University’s large corporate events and presentations.

Furthermore, this role will offer consultation and guidance in the selection, purchase, and installation of Audio-Visual equipment, software, & solutions. 

The role also encompasses the provision, maintenance, & support of the Innovations Lab, including training for staff and testing to resolve issues and meet new requirements.

This role is offered on a full-time (36.5 hours per week) permanent basis. 

About you

This is an exciting opportunity for skilled professionals with a background in AV, Events or Learning Technology support and service delivery to join our Support Service within the University of Bath. The University is currently changing the way its support service is provided, and the demand for learning technology and event technology is growing.

As a part of a dedicated LET team, you will be responsible for the provision of excellent support services to staff, students and events customers. The role will involve substantial contact with an array of audio-visual equipment, learning technologies and technology systems built into the facilities on campus. A background in configuration of Extron or Crestron equipment would be preferred, but also experience of Dante, HDbaseT, QSYS, DMX, or Autocad would also be helpful.

You will be highly self-motivated, able to work alone, and in a team, and have excellent interpersonal skills. There is a quantity of industry-recognised training available for the right candidate, and an extensive development programme all staff are expected to undertake.

What we can offer you:

• a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
• generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
• an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities
• a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.

Find out more about our benefits.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

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