£14.02 per hour + £1.69 holiday pay
Advertising End Date
07 Oct 2026

Role & Department Overview

Please note: This is a non-student role
 
We are looking for a candidate to join our  IT and AV specialist engineers to deliver second line support to users with a focus on supporting audio visual requirements for events and learning spaces. Alongside supporting the Audio Visual equipment used for Teaching and University Events which are both in-person and hybrid via Microsoft Teams, you will work with internal and external clients to deliver various technical aspects of events as directed across campus encompassing all elements of audio and video systems.

The ideal candidate will have experience of installing, commissioning or supporting a range of audio visual equipment. Knowledge of Higher Education or end-user support would be beneficial but not essential. 

Please submit a covering letter with your application outlining your suitability for the position. 
 
Preferred Start Date: 19th October 2026
Expected End Date: 23rd December 2026
Interview Date: 9th October 2026
Working Pattern: 36.5 Hours per week
Location: On the Lancaster University Campus

Job Description

1) To provide IT and AV Support, as part of a team. Specifically:
  • Installation and maintenance and operation of all types of Audio Visual equipment including Video Collaboration systems such as Microsoft Teams Rooms
  • Installation and maintenance of IT hardware and software
  • Offer second-line user support in the use of IT and AV.
  • Fault diagnosis and subsequent resolution, referral and recording of outcomes
  • Support IT and AV in teaching and learning spaces.
2) To be responsible for audio and visual aspects of large event spaces, including:
  • Sound and lighting engineering for events
  • Projection for events
  • The commissioning of AV and IT equipment in new event spaces
3) Provide training in the use of AV and IT systems to individual end users and other ISS staff`
 
4) Identify commonly encountered user problems and work with ISS colleagues to address these at source.
 
5) Work to appropriate service levels with defined quality of service metrics that will enable ISS to maintain and demonstrate high quality of service provision.

6) Requirement to work outside normal hours occasionally with agreement with line manager.

7) Take referrals from the first line service desk via information systems and also via mobile phone in the case of urgent problems, resolving problems, escalating as required and recording progress and outcomes in the Service Desk’s information systems.
 
8) Support the development and operation of the ISS Service Desk in the context of ISS’s services and compliance with ITIL best practices.
 
9) To undertake training and personal development as required.

10) To maintain high levels of professional conduct, including but not limited to, cooperative engagement in tasks set, the exercising of initiative to suggest through line mangers improvements to the service provided, and clear and professional styles of communication at all times.

11) To support other activities that may become the responsibility of Faculty IT Section of Information System Services through evolution, growth or restructuring.

12) To carry out any duties, as may be reasonably required by the Chief Information Officer of Information Systems Services or their nominated representative.

Person Specification

Essential
  • Level 3 qualification, equivalent to at least 2 ‘A’ levels and/or experience working in a relevant area of IT and/or AV
    Experience of running events requiring audio-visual support including sound desk and light desk control set-up and engineering.
  • A general understanding of IT and AV systems with a focus on desktop computing, device networking and the software tools used.
  • Experience of the commissioning and maintenance of all types of Audio-Visual equipment.
  • Experience and understanding of Microsoft applications and operating systems
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, coupled with the emotional intelligence to develop strong professional relationships with all staff  
  • Ability to approach problem-solving in a pragmatic, organised, and efficient manner, with the capability to document and convey technical information to colleagues
  • Proven track record of personal development in relevant fields, along with a commitment to ongoing growth
Desirable
  • Relevant IT or AV Qualification, Service Management Qualification, ITIL or equivalent current experience
  • Experience of IT Service Management in a Higher Education environment to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Ability to work within a team, towards clearly defined aims and objectives
  • Experience of supporting end users and working in Higher Education sector
 

You are required to submit a cover letter to support your application. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Please note: Unless specified otherwise in the advert wording, this role is only open to individuals living in the UK.

Under the terms of this work, we endeavour to provide the advertised number of hours however, hours are not guaranteed and that work may cease if there is a fall in demand. 

Adverts that display a closing date should be treated as a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.


Help and advice on making applications can be found on the Lancaster University Careers pages. Visit www.lancaster.ac.uk/careers.