Audio Visual Technologies Lead

ABOUT US Transforming lives through excellent education London Met is an extraordinary institution. Equity and social inclusion have always been our driving principles, and it's what makes the University so unique. Our organisation is distinctive, both in its eclectic and diverse community of students and staff, and also for its historical role in serving some of London’s most deprived boroughs. Everything we do is underpinned by our philosophy that an individual should have the opportunity to transform their life through the power of education. Equipping our students with the tools for their future is at the heart of our academic offering. We pride ourselves on providing our students with access to a wealth of opportunities and professions. Our graduates benefit personally, but also contribute their unique perspectives to society, culture, public service and the economy in all areas of London, the UK and around the world. ABOUT THE POST The Audio Visual Technologies Lead is responsible for designing, building and supporting high quality, flexible and fit for purpose Audio Visual services to meet the needs of our educational and professional teams throughout our university estate. This includes management throughout the lifecycle including the provision, operation, secure maintenance, and replenishment of the University’s AV estate. The role will work with key business stakeholders, our strategic AV partners, and our service management team to ensure that we are able to scope, design, provision and support our estate effectively to meet current and future needs. The postholder will lead on the development of the University’s strategies and supporting product roadmaps for classroom and other learning space technology, to ensure the effective management of the estate over time to continue to meet the needs of our community. They will advise the University on the best practice models to meet the developing needs of the University community. The role will act as the Technical Service Owner for all Audio Visual and Learning Spaces Technology within the IT Service Catalogue. Reporting to the Head of Infrastructure & Operations, you will work closely with senior managers across the organisation, fostering a user-centric approach to service design, implementation, support and improvement to ensure that AV and other learning spaces services can deliver excellence in meeting business outcomes Interviews due to be held in week commencing TBC HOW TO APPLY - Please complete the online application in full, making sure you address the person specification criteria in your statement as this will enable us to make an informed shortlisting decision. - All applicants are additionally asked to submit an equality and diversity statement of up to one page, articulating how you will contribute to making our University more inclusive and what they have previously done to advance equality. - If you wish to attach any additional documents such as a CV you may do so (please follow the instructions). Please note that we do not accept a CV on its own as a job application. If you have a query, or experience any difficulties with the application process, please contact us by email at: recruitment@londonmet.ac.uk quoting the job reference number Further information Job Description/Person Specification Summary Terms and Conditions Please note that successful candidates will be asked to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK and to complete a health assessment before they start work. Offers of employment are also conditional on receipt of satisfactory references and proof of qualifications held. At London Met we are building an institution aware of its purpose to drive not only individual social mobility but also broader community actualisation. We recognise that our diverse community is our greatest strength, and as such we strongly encourage applications from anyone who feels they are currently underrepresented within UK higher education. Read more about our diverse community and our commitments to inclusion and equality at: https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/about/equality-and-diversity/