⚽Football Systems Operator | Launch Your Career in Sports Technology | Full-Time, London Based, Onsite at Stadiums ⚽
Are you passionate about football and technology? Ready to work at the forefront of sports innovation? Join our growing team at Hawk-Eye Innovations and become a Football Systems Operator
📍Location: Based in London with the majority of work will take place on-site at Premier League and Championship football stadiums throughout the London region, with further opportunities for travel across the UK and Europe.
📝Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
💰Salary: Starting at £25,800 per annum (bonus up to 10%, plus package)
🎯Application Deadline: 01/06/2024
📆Start Date: ASAP
🌟What The Job Is All About
As a Football Systems Operator, you will be working on-site at football stadiums, playing a key part in the delivery of our services. As you gain experience in the role, you may be expected to be involved in more tournaments throughout Europe and further afield; such as UEFA or FIFA events.
The role will encompass the installation and operation of our technology at matches where you will be responsible for our systems. You will need to be prepared to work hours and days associated with events and potentially fixtures at weekends; as we work whenever Football happens.
Whilst we provide a number of services in top-flight football, you will initially focus on our Technical Guarantee and/or Tracking Technology service. You will gain exposure to various other services as you grow in the role and become a more experienced member of the team.
We will equip you with the technical training, support, and full exposure to our systems to perform your day-to-day tasks but also encourage development and progression to help make an impact on what we do.
💼Key Responsibilities
Pre-match planning and organisation of logistics with the team (possibly including the driving of Operational Vehicles)
Initially installing Hawk-Eye technology Goal Line Technology (GLT), and as you progress potentially learning other services such as Electronic Performance and Tracking System (EPTS)
Conducting pre-match set up, checks and calibration of the systems in accordance with standard procedures
Liaising with stadium staff, match officials, and host broadcasters on-site
Monitoring the systems during the match
Monitoring hardware and software performances, being able to troubleshoot and report encountered issues
Taking full ownership of our system on-site and being an ambassador for Hawk-Eye
Building and maintaining our hardware and equipment
Assisting with the installation and testing of new products and services
🛠Skills, Knowledge And Expertise
Essential:
A technical grounding; with a desire to work with and learn new technologies
Bright and enterprising with excellent problem-solving skills coupled with an inquisitive mindset
Proactive attitude and time management skills with the ability to work on your own initiative
Ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment
Ability to liaise with clients and customers in a professional and approachable manner
Willingness to travel domestically and to work overseas
Flexible and adaptable to a schedule that is dedicated by the fixture list and can change at short notice
Acceptance that the nature of our business means that work will be carried out over weekends/bank holidays
A full valid driving licence is required and willingness to drive our vans
Nice to have:
A bachelor's degree in a science, technology, mathematics or engineering course or relevant equivalent experience
Ideally, experience working in broadcast or working with video technology/replay technology is desirable, or live event/technical production
At Hawk-Eye Innovations, we appreciate and value the importance of potential and growth. If you do not meet all of the criteria above but believe that there are certain areas you excel in and that you possess the passion and desire to develop the other attributes, then we encourage you to apply.
⚽Make an Impact in the World of Football
Join our dedicated and dynamic team and help revolutionise the way technology is used in Football! As a Football Systems Operator, you'll gain invaluable experience and play a crucial role in some of the biggest Football events in the world.
Ready to kickstart your career in sports technology? Apply now and become a part of our Hawk-Eye team! 🏆
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Technology, Information and Internet
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