AV Technician (Lighting and Video Specialist)

US

Ministry of Sound opened in 1991 in a disused bus garage in a forgotten corner of South London. It was the first nightclub in the UK to have a 24-hour licence, didn’t serve alcohol and featured an earth-shaking sound system in a specially constructed dance box.

We went on to become the world’s largest independent record company, now with Sony, and stage giant dance events, including one for over 50,000 people at the O2 during the millennium. We were pioneers in electronic music and have a history of taking risks, innovation, and colourful and creative marketing.

Thirty years later we opened The Ministry, a workspace run as a member’s club, in a 50,000sq. ft Victorian warehouse in SE1. The design is relaxed but functional with a bar, opening windows, an outside courtyard and plenty of space to sit, relax, work and socialise – everything you wouldn’t expect to find in a standard office. There’s great home cooked F&B, a state-of-the-art gym and fitness studio with daily classes,together with a cultural and business events programme.

As a business we don’t take ourselves too seriously, like to laugh and have fun, but we have high standards, a relentless attention to detail and the continuous improvement of our product, and we work hard as a team. We hate cliché, doing things the way others do and continuously seek to differentiate our brands and products almost as a point of pride.

YOU

• You will be passionate for music, nightlife, clubbing, eye for detail and thirst for knowledge in the production industry is essential to the role, along with relevant experience in operating mid to large club / live shows and in the servicing and repair of moving lights and DJ equipment
• You will be a team player who is able to operate calmly under pressure and a self-motivated person who is looking for a long-term career in the AV Industry
• You must be PC literate with an excellent understanding of Soundweb and who has experience with both Mac and Windows operation systems
• You will operate and pro9gram lighting consoles for live events, club nights and private hires
• You will set up and run video playback systems, LED walls, and projection mapping
• You will collaborate with DJs, performers, and event producers to design and execute visual shows
• You will maintain and troubleshoot lighting fixtures, video equipment, and control systems
• You will assist with rigging, focusing, and de-rigging of lighting and video gear
• You will ensure all visual elements meet safety standards and technical specifications
• You will support the Technical Manager in advancing creative concepts and technical setups
• You will have a good understanding of sound reinforcement equipment including Digital and Analogue mixing consoles , wireless microphones , conference PA set-ups, speaker systems , audio processors and recording
• You will have a thorough understanding of projectors, switchers and scalers plus AV distribution via SDI and CAT5. Knowledge of various display screens and monitors / video walls is essential
• You must be familiar with stage lighting, dimmers , lighting controllers and desks, DMX and all types of LED lighting.

BENEFITS

Ministry of Sound offers an excellent range of benefits to support you as you grow with the company and take part in achieving our collective mission

Health & Wellness

• Free Ministry membership with access to our gym
• Free fitness classes & wellness events
• Health Shield: a health cost cashback scheme
• 24/7 Counselling and Support Helpline
• Thrive Support app to help monitor your well-being
• Online Health Assessments.

Financial well-being

• Staff referral scheme
• Discretionary annual company bonus
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work
• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave.

Pleasant Oddities

• Family & friends membership discount
• Free VIP entry to Ministry of Sound Club
• Dog-friendly office
• Daily complimentary lunch
• My Perks: an online rewards scheme with discounts for many popular retailers.

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Referral programme
• Transport links

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required).