Job Description

Details

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Reference number

408571
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Salary

29,000 - 29,500
plus overtime and benefits
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP
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Job grade

Executive Officer###

Contract type

Permanent###

Business area

QEII Live, Venue Operations###

Type of role

Operational Delivery###

Working pattern

Annualised hours, Full-time###

Number of jobs available

2

Contents

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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Westminster, London

About the job

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Job summary

We are looking for an

AV Technician's

to join us and be part of a professional team in the provision of technical presentation services to events primarily within the QEII Centre. You will have good technical knowledge to operate Audio Visual technical equipment on events, Rigging & De-rigging of audio, lighting, Video/Data Sets and Display Equipment in accordance with General Health & Safety regulation and procedures.


You will also have excellent communication skills to work with our clients.

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Job description

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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

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a sustainable catering partner that offers Michelin-star food to our expert AV and IT teams, every member of staff, play 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

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Most Versatile Venue

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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.

QEII Live

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QEII Live is part of the Operations Department, which prides itself on delivering exemplary levels of customer service to enhance the QEII visitor experience.


QEII LIVE deliver Audio Visual services for the centre and are 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.

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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.

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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 on 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 QEII LIVE department as a Client Liaison Which is 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 To assist with inventory storage of equipment including To undertake training both internal and external in all relevant technical To assist the Senior AV & IT Logistics Manager or Discipline Head as to where improvements may be made in day-to-day operations of the department. To deploy equipment at their own discretion if essential to the effective operation of an If it is billed to a client, a check with the Senior AV & IT Logistics Manager or Head of Audio Visual & Event IT or the AV IT Sales & PM, before it is deployed, is required. Some basic, immediate decisions may be made based on procedure, but more important decisions will be made in conjunction with senior members of Centre Staff. Any other duties as requested by the Head of Audio Visual & Event IT or Senior AV & IT

Logistics Manager (i.e., weekend work).

To assist in the delivery of Event ICT, which would include but not limited to, 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 employees' job description

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Person specification

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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 skill with the ability to articulate with our client base at times of event pressure. To have the ability and confidence to identify risks and make dynamic decisions to protect the centre and the client Be punctual, presentable, attentive.
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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 ###

Qualifications

o Qualification in Audio Visual or equivalent experience


o IOSH trained or equivalent experience in Working at Height and manual handling knowledge


o Any rigging and slinging training###

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:


Working Together Seeing the Big Picture Delivering at Pace Managing a Quality Service ###

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:


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

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 29,000, Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre contributes 8,401 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

QEII benefits will include:

Bonus scheme (discretionary) calculated on corporate and individual Membership of the Civil Service Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 28.97% 25 days' annual leave with an additional day per year to a maximum of 30 days & 1 privilege day Subsidized staff restaurant/coffee bar Interest free season ticket loan Cycle to work scheme 3 days paid volunteering Participation at staff events; celebratory, educational, team Access to learning and development tailored to you A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity Regular employment engagement activities

You will be required at times to work evenings and weekends as necessitated by the business and Overtime/TOIL would be payable.

Things you need to know

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Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
Candidates should apply by submitting their CV and a statement of suitability to hr@qeiicentre.london having reviewed the which is available on our website. The statement of suitability should be no more than two sides of A4 and should set out how the candidate meets the criteria set out in the person specification within the .


The closing date for applications is 11 June 2025 @ 23.59


This vacancy is using the Civil Service Success Profiles Framework, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills as set out in the job specification.


Applications will be sifted on candidates' experience against the requirements of the role on 13 June 2025.


Interviews will take place week commencing 30 June & 7 July 2025.


Successful candidates will be required to take part in a practical assessment.


Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.



Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.###

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check .



See our vetting charter .
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.###

Medical

Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.###

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:


UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements
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Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.



We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.###

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : HR Department Email : hr@qeiicentre.london Telephone : 02077984012
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Recruitment team

Email : hr@qeiicentre.london ###

Further information

The QEII Centre's recruitment processes are underpinned by the recruitment principles of the Civil Service Commissioner, which outline that selection for appointment be made on merit on the basis of fair and open competition. If you feel at any time your application has not been treated in accordance with the values in the Civil Service Code and/or you feel that recruitment has been conducted in such a way that conflicts with the Civil Service Commissioner's Recruitment Principles, you may make a complaint, by contacting the HR Department hr@qeiicentre.london in the first instance.


https://qeiicentre.london/about/join-the-team/