AV/IT Sales Project Manager

Job summary

We are looking for an AV/IT Sales Project Manager to join us and be part of a professional team to project manage the AV/Event IT production of events at the Centre.

Ideally you will have a background in Corporate live events; be experienced in the Technical & AV set- up for a range of event types ensuring all events are compliant with current health and safety guidance and legislation; strong communication skills to collaborate with all stakeholders to achieve client satisfaction whilst achieving our financial & sales targets. You will need to have competent working knowledge of CAD and relevant Creative Cloud Software.

Job description

Job Purpose

The AV/IT Sales Project Manager will need to come from a corporate live events background with the relevant hands-on knowledge and experience of the technical and AV/IT set-up for a range of event types. Reporting to the Senior Audio-Visual Project Manager, this role is responsible for delivering financial targets related to the contracting of AV equipment and services, as well as managing pre-sold AV packages.

Key Tasks

Operational

• Project manage the AV/Event IT production of events at the
• Achieve client satisfaction and financial targets with professionalism and integrity
• Attend client requirement meetings to understand technical and creative needs.
• Advise on creative solutions for audio-visual and IT
• Propose and deliver a creative digital
• Achieve best price and service from
• Collaborate effectively with all Internal and external
• Produce detailed technical specifications for events.
• Have a competent working knowledge of CAD and relevant Creative Cloud software.
• Other duties as may be required by the Senior AV/IT Sales & Project Manager or in their absence, the Head of AV & Event IT.

Health and Safety

• To be aware of and adhere to all health and safety guidance and policies issued by the Centre, particularly those relating to events
• To work with QEII Live management to ensure risk assessment/method statement completed for activities within AVPM scope
• To report any breaches by sub-contractors and freelancers, to QEII Live management or H&S Officer
• Understand the emergency evacuation procedure for staff and for clients
• Fire warden duties

The above is not exhaustive and other duties not outlined may form part of the employees’ job description.

Additional information: the post holder may, in the course of their duties, be required to travel to meet clients, attend conferences, business meetings etc. this may, on occasion, require overnight stays where necessary

Person specification

Experience

• Outstanding communications
• Proven experience of Event AV/IT Production.
• Strong AV/IT sales experience
• IOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification preferred

Technical

• Understanding of Meetings & Events Industry
• Commercial awareness, for pricing and data analysis.
• Working knowledge of AV & IT systems.
• Experience with diary management systems
• Working knowledge of CAD and Creative Cloud software

Behaviours

• Changing and Improving - adaptable and proactive in seeking better ways of working
• Working together - collaborative, supportive, and a strong team player.
• Managing a Quality Service - ensures high standards in all aspects of delivery.
• Communicating and Influencing - clear, confident, and persuasive in all communications.

Information on the Civil Service Behaviours framework, and how they relate to this role, can be found online or from the QEII HR Team

QEII Values

• Team – Foster a collaborative environment where teamwork is at the heart of our success. Supporting colleagues, sharing knowledge, and working together to achieve shared goals.
• Quality – Always prioritise the needs and satisfaction of our clients by delivering exceptional services with attention to detail and a focus on continuous improvement.
• Exceptional – Aim for excellence in all aspects of our work by pushing beyond the ordinary by consistently striving to exceed expectations, challenging yourself to grow, and embrace opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Innovation – Be forward-thinking and embrace creative solutions to make a meaningful impact. Continuously look for ways to improve processes, enhance services, and drive positive change, contributing to the long-term success and sustainability of the organisation.
• Integrity – Uphold the highest standards of honesty, transparency, and ethical conduct. Take pride in our reputation and ensure that everything we do reflects our core values.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Changing and Improving
• Managing a Quality Service
• Working Together
• Communicating and Influencing

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Understanding of Meetings & Events Industry
• Commercial awareness, for pricing and analysing data
• A working knowledge of AV & IT
• Experience of diary management systems
• Competent working knowledge of CAD and Creative Cloud Software

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £42,500, Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre contributes £12,312 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• Bonus scheme (discretionary) calculated on corporate and individual
• Membership of the Civil Service Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 28.97%
• 25 days' annual leave with an additional day per year to a maximum of 30 days & 1 privilege day
• Subsidized staff restaurant/coffee bar
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• 3 days paid volunteering
• Participation at staff events; celebratory, educational, team
• Access to learning and development tailored to you
• A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
• Regular employment engagement activities
• Whilst this role is an operational position requiring onsite working with clients and event delivery, subject to completion of probationary period, the Centre offers a dynamic hybrid working environment where this is
• You will be required at times to work evenings and weekends and Overtime/TOIL would be payable

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Technical skills.

Candidates should apply by submitting the following documents to hr@qeiicentre.london :

1. A tailored CV, setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements, of no more than two pages. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps within the last two years.
2. A personal statement, showing how you meet the criteria of the person specification evidence, of no more than 500 words.

The closing date for applications is 25th January 2026 @ 23.59

We will be sifting applications using Experience from your job history, qualifications and personal statement from 26th January - 4th February 2026.

Interviews will take place week commencing 9th February 2026.

For candidates invited for interview, this vacancy is using the Civil Service Success Profiles Framework, and we will be assessing Strengths, Experience, Behaviours and Technical Skills.

Successful candidates will be invited back for a second interview, week commencing 16th February 2026.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Medical

Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : HR Department
• Email : hr@qeiicentre.london
• Telephone : 02077984012

Recruitment team

• Email : hr@qeiicentre.london

Further information

The QEII Centre's recruitment processes are underpinned by the recruitment principles of the Civil Service Commissioner, which outline that selection for appointment be made on merit on the basis of fair and open competition. If you feel at any time your application has not been treated in accordance with the values in the Civil Service Code and/or you feel that recruitment has been conducted in such a way that conflicts with the Civil Service Commissioner's Recruitment Principles, you may make a complaint, by contacting the HR Department hr@qeiicentre.london in the first instance.

https://qeiicentre.london/about/join-the-team/

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