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.

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Job details

Job Title: A/V Technician
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 2 days per week initially. SET’s full-time working week is four days.
Salary: £25,000-£30,000 FT, pro-rata
Probation: 3-month probationary period, after which the contract may be terminated by either party with one month’s notice.
Reports to: Head of Venues
Location: SET Social, with work across other SET venues in London.
Application deadline: Sunday 25 October 2026 at 23:59pm.

With an inclusive ethos always, SET actively encourages applications from all sections of the community, particularly from people whose backgrounds are underrepresented across the arts and charity sectors. This includes people from low-income backgrounds, people from Black, Asian and ethnically diverse backgrounds, and disabled people.

As an employer participating in the government-backed Disability Confident scheme, we are committed to offering an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

Role overview

This role is responsible for the technical delivery of events and venue activities at SET, covering sound, projection and lighting. The post involves preparing and operating A/V systems for live events, screenings, performances and venue hires, while working closely with artists, programmers and hirers to meet their technical needs.

The role also includes maintaining and improving SET’s technical infrastructure – assessing equipment, sourcing and installing systems, troubleshooting faults, managing inventories and arranging repairs or upgrades within budget.

A key part of the position is supporting and training venue staff, creating simple technical procedures and ensuring safe working practices around equipment, cabling and electrical requirements.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years’ hands-on A/V experience, strong sound and digital projection skills, basic knowledge of lighting and electrical safety, and the ability to work independently and calmly solve problems during live events. They should be practical, organised, resourceful and comfortable communicating technical information to non-specialists.

For full responsibilities, person specification and staff benefits, please download the job pack below.

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How to apply

Please submit:

• A cover letter explaining your interest in the role and why you’d like to work at SET, including examples of relevant technical work (maximum one page of A4).
• Your CV with two referees (no more than two pages of A4).
• The anonymous equal opportunities monitoring form.
• Please email all documents to work@setspace.uk

The closing date for application is Sunday 25th October 2026 at 23:59pm. Applications received after this time will not be considered.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview wc 26th October 2026. If needed, candidates selected for a second stage would be invited to a second interview within the following week.

Please note: References from previous employers will only be contacted after a job offer. If there are valid reasons for this not to be possible, please mention this on your application.

If you require reasonable adjustments or alternative formats for your application, please contact us at the same email address.

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