AV Technician

Self-management

·         Works unsupervised and can motivate self

·         Produces results under pressure

·         Can manage in stressful situations

·         Pushes for the best results

·         Can be innovative and offer solutions and suggestions when not initially obvious

·         Keen to be involved in organisational and corporate working groups informally or formally

·         Can represent section on some duties

·         Works within the Royal Society Values at all times

Working with others

·         Contributes ideas and identifies opportunities to work with others both within the team and across the organisation

·         Willing to provide and accept feedback to and from sectional colleagues when requested

·         Produces succinct presentations and papers for senior colleagues, is a capable presenter and can explain topics and projects to a range of audiences

·         Understands when to seek senior advice on a wide range of matters and act upon it.

Resource management

·         Makes the best of internal/external resources and coordinates well with external partners to best meet the needs of the Society

·         Builds contingency into projects taking into account possible outside factors

·         Sets and monitors performance against quality and results orientated targets.

·         Focuses on both short and long-term goals

Critical thinking

·     Determines and clarifies the exact requirements of any situation

·     Checks information for accuracy and raises concerns if information is inaccurate

·      Extracts the key points succinctly, clearly and accurately

·         Puts forward suggestions for improvement concerning current processes or systems

·         Tries different ways of doing things to get the best results

Adaptability

·         Overcomes obstacles and is not deterred by setbacks; checks assumptions and first principles and works out alternative approaches

·         Reacts proactively to new challenges and works in a flexible manner to produce solutions

·         Provides feedback and participates in discussions surrounding new ideas approaches or projects

Managing people and relationships

·         Can delegates effectively if needed setting clear expectations and authority

·         May line manage or supervise others

·         Monitors results and feedback to own team on a regular basis constructively

·         Recognises others’ contributions and acknowledges their strengths and limitations

·         Helps others to identify ways to improve their performance and encourages learning from others in the team

·         Prioritises supervisory responsibilities and carries them out in line with organisational policies

·         Understands and can identify client/stakeholder/staff needs and looks for opportunities to improve their experiences