Location: Based within the North East region of England
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: A starting salary of £25,800 (+ up to 10% bonus). You will also have the opportunity to increase your salary as your experience and skills grow within the role.
Travel: Regular travel across the UK & Europe. There will be occasional work at our head office in Basingstoke.
Expected Start Date: March 2025
Introduction
Welcome to Hawk-Eye Innovations! I'm Sam, the Training & Development Manager for Football at Hawk-Eye Innovations. We are passionate about Football and dedicated to bringing the best experiences to our audience. Our team is constantly growing, and we are looking for talented individuals like you to join us on this exciting journey.
Role Overview
As a Football Systems Operator, you will be working on-site at football stadiums in your region, playing a key part in the delivery of our services to Premier League and Championship matches. You will focus on our Goal Line Technology service and gain exposure to various other services as you grow in the role.
The role will encompass the installation and operation of our technology at matches, during which time you will be responsible for our systems. You will need to be prepared to work long days on weekends and midweek evenings, as we work whenever football happens.
We will equip you with the technical training, support, and full exposure to our systems to perform your day-to-day tasks while encouraging development and progression.
What Does A Typical Day Look Like?
* Pre-match planning and driving the van to the stadium before match day
* Setting up Hawk-Eye technology in the stadium
* Conducting pre-match set-up, checks, and calibration of the systems
* Liaising with stadium staff, match officials, and host broadcasters on-site
* Monitoring the systems during the match
* Monitoring hardware and software performances, troubleshooting and reporting issues
* Taking full ownership of our system on-site
* Building and maintaining our hardware and equipment during the off-season
* Assisting with the installation and testing of new products and services
Candidate Profile
This position is perfect for you if you possess:
* A technical grounding
* Strong problem-solving skills
* Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
* A passion for innovation
* A willingness to learn
* The ability to thrive in a fast-paced and pressurised environment
* An interest in the sport of Football
At Hawk-Eye Innovations, we appreciate and value the importance of potential and growth. If you believe that you excel in certain areas and possess the passion and desire to develop further, we encourage you to apply.
Team Culture
At Hawk-Eye, we pride ourselves on our team culture. We believe in fostering a supportive environment where every team member can contribute their best work. Our core values include:
* Innovation: We constantly seek new ways to improve and innovate in the sports entertainment industry.
* Teamwork: We celebrate our successes and learn from our experiences as a team.
* Passion: Our love for sports drives everything we do.
Challenges
There can be difficult times:
* Working Hours: Due to the nature of the sports industry, there is often work on weekends and midweek evenings.
* Travelling Abroad: Expect sporadic periods of the year working across Europe and potentially globally.
* High-Pressure Situations: Working in a live broadcast environment will bring high levels of pressure.
We will do our best to train and equip you to the best possible level to help with these challenges.
Application & Hiring Process
* Application: Please submit your CV and complete the application form.
* Task Submissions: Successful candidates will receive invites to access our assessment systems, including a one-way video interview and online assessment.
* Review Period: Our team will review all tasks and provide application updates.
* Assessment Event: Successful candidates will be invited to one of our Hawk-Eye Assessment Events.
* Offers & Feedback: All candidates will receive detailed feedback from the assessment event.
We look forward to receiving your application and exploring how you can contribute to the future of sports entertainment at Hawk-Eye.
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