Audio Visual Technician

Contract: Permanent, part-time Hours: 2 days per week initially. SET's full-time working week is four days. Salary: £25,000-£30,000 FT, pro-rata based on amount of days per week tbd Reports to: Head of Venues Location: SET Social, with work across other SET venues in London. SET is seeking an experienced A/V Technician to deliver hands-on technical support across our community spaces, with an initial focus on SET Social. You will set up, operate and maintain sound, projection and basic lighting for our public programme and venue hires, including performances, screenings, djs, weddings and shoots. Working closely with the Head of Venues as well as the Head of Infrastructure and Infrastructure team, you will improve existing equipment and develop practical, affordable systems for additional venues as opportunities arise. Our priority is reliable, good-quality setups suited to each space and straightforward for venue staff to use. Evening and weekend shifts will normally form part of contracted hours, with daytime hours adjusted accordingly. Additional hours will be agreed in advance and compensated through payment or equivalent time off in lieu. Hours may increase towards full-time as venue requirements develop, by mutual agreement. Key tasks and responsibilitiesEvents and technical delivery

• Set up, operate and pack down sound, projection and basic lighting for SET's programme and venue hires, including live music, DJ events, performances, talks and screenings.
• Liaise with artists, programmers and hirers to review technical requirements, agree suitable setups and identify any additional equipment needed.
• Conduct sound checks, technical rehearsals and equipment checks, and troubleshoot issues before and during events.
• Deliver digital projection and playback for screenings and film festivals, checking media in advance for compatibility, image quality and sound. Equipment and venue systems
• Assess existing A/V provision at SET Social and recommend practical repairs, upgrades and improvements within agreed budgets.
• Evaluate and configure sound systems to suit each room and event, considering sound quality, coverage, acoustics and noise-management requirements.
• Plan, install, configure and test proportionate sound, projection and basic lighting systems for other SET venues as required.
• Source equipment, parts and rentals; compare quotes; and advise on whether to purchase, hire, repair or replace equipment.
• Carry out routine testing, maintenance and fault-finding, arranging specialist repairs where necessary.
• Maintain equipment inventories and service records, and organise safe storage and movement of equipment between venues. Staff support and safe working
• Create clearly labelled, straightforward systems, with concise setup, troubleshooting and shutdown guides for duty managers and other venue staff.
• Train staff to operate routine setups confidently and recognise when specialist technical support is needed.
• Assess technical power requirements, contribute to risk assessments and maintain safe practices for cabling, equipment and installations. Arrange qualified specialists for electrical or other work outside your competence.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, artists and hirers in accordance with SET's policies, inclusive ethos and agreed venue operating requirements. Person specification Essential knowledge and experience
• 3+ years hands-on A/V experience in venues, arts organisations, festivals or comparable live-event settings.
• Strong practical knowledge of sound-system selection, connection, configuration and operation, with the ability to judge what is appropriate for a particular space.
• Experience delivering digital screenings, including projection, video playback and associated sound.
• Working knowledge of basic event lighting, electrical loads, power distribution and technical safety.
• Experience sourcing, installing, testing, maintaining and troubleshooting A/V equipment. Essential skills and approach
• Confidence working independently and taking responsibility for technical delivery from preparation through to completion.
• A practical, resourceful approach to modest budgets and spaces with differing technical needs.
• The ability to prioritise work and solve problems calmly during live events.
• Clear communication with artists, hirers and colleagues, including explaining technical systems to non-specialist staff.
• Good organisational skills, including managing equipment records, quotes and schedules.
• An understanding of community-led arts spaces, a commitment to SET's inclusive ethos and availability for agreed evening and weekend work. Desirable
• Computer networking experience, including troubleshooting
• Experience working in temporary venues or buildings not originally designed for events.
• Knowledge of acoustic treatment, sound limiting or noise management.
• Some familiarity with 35mm film projection and its technical requirements; practical operating experience is not required
• Relevant technical safety training or experience supporting exhibitions and experimental installations. How to apply Please email work@setspace.uk with:
• A cover letter explaining your interest in the role and why you would like to work at SET, including examples of relevant technical work (maximum one page of A4).
• Your CV with two referees (maximum two pages of A4).
• SET's anonymous equal opportunities monitoring form. Closing date: 25 October 2026 Interviews: W/c October 28 2026 References will only be contacted after a job offer. If this presents any difficulties, please mention them in your application. If you need to apply in a different format or require reasonable adjustments, please contact work@setspace.uk.