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IT Services
Full time, Open ended, Fully campus based
IT Services are looking for a full-time AV Technical Support Officer to join our Teaching Support team on our East Midlands campus. This role will provide technical support for the University’s teaching, research and event spaces, ensuring that our audiovisual and IT systems continue to deliver an excellent experience for staff, students and visitors.
You will be working as part of a dedicated technical team supporting teaching rooms, lecture capture, Unified communications platforms, event production and specialist AV installations across both the Loughborough and London campuses.
We are looking for someone with experience of supporting, installing and maintaining professional AV and IT systems within a customer-focused environment. You will have excellent technical troubleshooting skills, a practical approach to problem solving and the ability to communicate confidently with colleagues at all levels.
The role involves responding to support requests, diagnosing and resolving faults, installing and commissioning new AV equipment, carrying out planned maintenance and supporting teaching and event activities. You will also work on projects to introduce new technologies, maintain accurate asset and configuration records, and provide guidance and training to users on the effective use of AV systems.
We are looking for someone who is highly organised, enjoys working with people and takes pride in delivering an excellent customer experience. The successful candidate will be confident working independently, able to prioritise their workload effectively and committed to maintaining high technical standards.
The role will require occasional evening and out-of-hours working to support conferences, events and other University activities.
For more information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Why should you apply?
With huge amounts of variety in this role, there is an opportunity for you to develop and continually grow while here with us.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Oli Bloor via email to o.bloor@lboro.ac.uk All applications must be made by our University Jobs Portal. We cannot accept CV’s.
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process.
Closing Date: 8th August 2026
Interview Date: W/C 17th August 2026
About the University
Universities are one of this country’s greatest assets. We’re educators, employers, innovators and pioneers. We shape culture and society. At Loughborough, we strive for better, think differently, challenge convention and take action. We are passionate about finding solutions to the major problems faced by society and the planet, and we create opportunities for those with the drive, the ambition, and the determination to apply themselves in the pursuit of better.
Join us and be part of a vibrant community at Loughborough University.
About the Department
Our IT Services department is made up of a wide range of teams all responsible for their own specialism. IT Assets are based in the heart of campus with easy access to the wide range of facilities including world class sporting facilities. Loughborough IT came top in the National Student Survey for IT resources & facilities in supporting learning for several years in a row.
We have an incredibly supportive culture, an understanding of work/life balance available. Colleagues have a wide variety of backgrounds from different areas, bringing a broad range of experiences.
Our Benefits
At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:
Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme.
Where you work - access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus.
Financial Wellbeing - competitive pay and pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities.
Support for you and those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options.
Health and Wellbeing - discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support.
Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting.
Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.