The British Academy
Technical Producer
The British Academy
The British Academy – the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences - is seeking a Technical Producer to join our busy Technical Production Team providing key technical support for events at our prestigious central London venue.
The role
As Technical Producer, you will play a vital role in delivering seamless audio-visual services for a diverse range of hybrid, virtual and in-person events. You will work with state-of-the-art AV systems, including AVoIP and live event technologies, across our Heritage spaces and recently launched Lower Ground spaces. You will support colleagues and clients at every stage of an event, providing innovative solutions across multiple technical disciplines, throughout technical consultation and production planning to event setup, delivery and postproduction.
We are looking for an experienced AV / live events technician who is familiar with Crestron, Q-SYS, Black Magic ATEM, PTZ Camera control and live audio systems including Yamaha and Allen & Heath. In addition to your technical expertise, you will have excellent communication skills to provide high-quality customer service, and strong organisational and troubleshooting skills to ensure technical resources are able to meet event requirements.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and adaptable individual to make a meaningful contribution to the Academy's mission while developing your professional skills in a collaborative and supportive environment.
About the Academy
The British Academy is the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences, established by Royal Charter in 1902. We mobilise these disciplines to understand the world and shape a brighter future. Today’s complex challenges can only be resolved by deepening our insight into people, culture, and societies. With a Fellowship of around 1,700 leading national and international academics, the Academy invests in researchers and projects across the UK and overseas; engages the public with fresh thinking and debates; and brings together scholars, government, business, and civil society to influence policy. The Academy currently has five directorates: Communications & Engagement; Fellowship & Development; Policy; Research; and Resources, plus a small CEO's Office Team.
Working at the Academy
Our senior management team have worked with staff to foster a culture of collaboration, respect, and empathy, in which all contributions are recognised as we work towards our common goals. Our people strategy and working practices focus on building strengths and sharing insights, with learning & development, wellbeing, and equality, diversity & inclusion at the centre of how we operate as an organisation. Investing in our staff and encouraging a healthy work/life balance is central to our success, as we move forward and continue to grow.
Terms and conditions
The British Academy is based at 10-11, Carlton House Terrace, London SW1, a Grade 1 listed building. We offer a competitive benefits package including a 35-hour working week, with hours and location worked flexibly under our hybrid-working policy; 34 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays; a subsidised canteen and an excellent occupational pension.
To find out more and to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment page: https://app.beapplied.com/apply/hanqkhz818
Closing date: Noon on 20 November 2026.
Interviews: 3 December 2026 (may be subject to change).
We may close this role sooner if we receive a high volume of applications. In these circumstances we will give those who have shown interest 24 hours’ notice of the change of deadline.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, in line with our commitment to create a diverse and inclusive working environment, promote equal opportunity, and address under-representation. We will make reasonable adjustments to support disabled job applicants and offer an interview to those meeting the minimum selection criteria.
