AV Design Lead

This post is full time and permanent, working 35 hours per week. 

Information Systems and Support at University of Westminster delivers a comprehensive portfolio of ICT services to the University’s user community of 20,000 students and staff across our London campuses. 

Our team is growing as we further develop our digital environment and as part of this we are looking to expand and develop the ISS Team, with more than £40 million investment planned over the next 5 years. Join us and become part of a dynamic, growing and innovative team. 

The Audio Visual Design Lead is responsible for the design, development and continuous improvement of the architecture and strategy of appropriate and innovative solutions for the University’s audio-visual (AV) services and associated systems, applications, and infrastructure. 

This role will provide technical leadership for all aspects of the University’s AV systems and solutions, ensuring these are designed and developed in accordance with best practice and approved standards to support the University’s strategic objectives and digital transformation agenda. 

We have several exciting opportunities and projects for the post holder to be involved in over the next 12-months, including: Re-design of a 6-floor building, AV refreshes, AV for new spaces, Digital Signage, Assisted Hearing, Active Learning rooms & Teams/Hybrid rooms.

The successful candidate will have: 

•Strong background in AV with proven experience specifying, designing and implementing AV solutions within large multiuser environments

•Broad knowledge of a range of audio-visual systems, solutions, platforms, and architecture

•A demonstrable track record of delivering multiple concurrent, high-value audio-visual projects

•Experience providing technical leadership, including experience producing and implementing technical standards, roadmaps, and strategic development plans

•Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

The University will be supported in this search by Hays Technology. For all enquiries, please contact Breanna Mahan ([email protected]). For more information on the University of Westminster, including how to apply, please visit the dedicated microsite here: https://webmicrosites.hays.co.uk/web/university-of-westminster. Please do not apply via the University advert.   

At the University of Westminster, diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity are at the core of how we engage with students, colleagues, applicants, visitors and all our stakeholders.  

We are fully committed to enabling a supportive and safe learning and working environment which is equitable, diverse and inclusive, is based on mutual respect and trust, and in which harassment and discrimination are neither tolerated nor acceptable.  

The University has adopted Smart Working principles to support and further our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion aims of being an inclusive, collaborative and flexible employer. Further details of Smart Working can be discussed at interview stage.

Closing date: midnight on 6 June 2024

Interviews are likely to be held on: TBC  

Administrative contact (for queries only): [email protected]