Audio and Digital Signage Manager

Audio and Digital Signage Manager, London

Client:

Harrods

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

43ab0d01b9e0

Job Views:

6

Posted:

02.04.2025

Expiry Date:

17.05.2025

Job Description:

We are looking for an Audio and Digital Signage Manager to join our IT team here at Harrods. You will be responsible for overseeing the audio visual design, implementation, and maintenance within our retail locations.

About the Role

As the Audio and Digital Signage Manager you will be creating captivating in-store experiences for our customers while ensuring that all AV systems operate efficiently. The role will also see you overseeing the installation and maintenance of AV systems, including but not limited to implementing preventative maintenance programs to minimize downtime and ensure reliability.

You will also:

1. Be the main point of escalation for internal and external stakeholders regarding AV related matters
2. Manage strategic relationships with Harrods vendors to drive continuous improvement and value add to all engagements
3. Develop and execute strategic plans to transform and enhance the audio visual estate in alignment with business goals
4. Ensure all systems are pro-actively monitored and checked to support uptime of all audio visual solutions
5. Design and implement audio visual solutions that complement and meet the Harrods standards both store facing and IT architecture

About You

The ideal candidate will be a creative problem solver who can manage both design and technical aspects of audio visual solutions, supervise service operations, collaborate with stakeholders, and manage budgets effectively. It is important in this role to be resilient, tenacious, and genuinely open to development feedback. Continually adapting your style to get the best outcomes for your people, customers, and for the business.

You will also have the following:

1. Qualifications certifications CTS, CTS-D, CTS-I, AVIXA or similar
2. Ability to engage and drive vendors, contractors and partners to source kit and support technology
3. Strong communications skills both written and verbal
4. Passion for technology
5. Stay up to date with current industry certifications and training to keep the team up to date on best practices and emerging technologies

About Us

Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.

Our Promise to You

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business. In return you’ll receive an excellent benefits package, including a company pension, flexible working, 22 days’ holiday, and your birthday off, up to 33% in-store discount (including across our food hall and restaurants) and a season ticket loan.

Uniquely You

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

While our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you do not meet every desired criteria but feel you have the skills and experience to thrive in this role as well as a genuine interest in working for Harrods and you can demonstrate an alignment with our values, we would encourage you to apply.

If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrod.