As a Football Systems Operator, you will be working on-site at football stadiums around the UK, playing a key part in the delivery of our services to Premier League and Championship matches. Your line manager will be one of our Technical Heads, which will give you exposure to all of the technologies that we provide in the world of Football. You will have the chance to be involved in the research and development of existing and new products.
When on-site at stadiums, the role will encompass the installation and operation of our technology for matches. You will need to be prepared to work long days at weekends and midweek evenings, as we work whenever Football happens.
Whilst we provide a number of services in top-flight football, you will initially focus on our Goal Line Technology service. You will gain exposure to various other services, such as VAR at Stockley Park, 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.
What does a Systems Operator do
- Installation and setup of Hawk-Eye technology in the build-up to matches, and performing pre-match checks (this can involve physically demanding work, such as rigging cameras and running cables);
- Liaise with key stakeholders from broadcasters companies, match officials and teams to ensure all contractual obligations are seamlessly delivered;
- Monitoring and operating Hawk-Eye technologies during matches;
- Providing quick resolutions for any technical issues;
- Work in a variety of environments; within Hawk-Eye teams and independently, across onsite, office-based or remote opportunities;
- Taking full responsibility for our system on-site and representing our company in the best possible manner;
- Research and development into new projects and technologies;
- Maintenance of kit and equipment needed to run the system;
- Driving our vans between stadiums.
What are we looking for from you
- An inquisitive mindset. The world of sports technology is constantly evolving and as such we are looking for individuals that continue to push the boundaries of our products and services;
- Bright and enterprising with excellent problem-solving skills;
- Initiative, diligence, resilience, attention to detail and enthusiasm;
- A dedicated willingness to learn and develop;
- Excellent communication and teamwork;
- Ability to work under pressure;
- Buy-in to the Hawk-Eye ethic of hard work and going the extra mile to deliver a world-class service to our customers;
- Flexible and willing to travel extensively;
- Ideally studying for a degree in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics course / High standard of computer literacy with a technical grounding;
- Knowledge of Football would be an asset!
At Hawk-Eye Innovations, we appreciate and value the importance of potential and growth. If you do not hit 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.
Benefits
- A high-autonomy role with real exposure to the forefront of the sports officiating and broadcasting world
- The opportunity to experience some of the highest-profile sporting events around the globe
- Access to some of the most intelligent, innovative and driven people in our industry
- Involved in a fast-growing business where opportunities for progression are plentiful.
At Hawk-Eye not only do you get to be part of the cutting edge of sports technology but you will also be valued and rewarded for your contribution through a strong reward platform that includes:
- 25 Days Annual Leave;
- 8 Public Holidays;
- Enhanced Pension Scheme (with 5% matching);
- Optional Private Healthcare;
- Complimentary Unmind App;
- Onsite Gym (Basingstoke);
- Sony Group Company Discounts.
About HawkEye Innovations
Hawk-Eye Innovations have been at the forefront of sports officiating and broadcast enhancement technology since 2001. The world’s biggest sporting events trust Hawk-Eye to make the right call when it matters most.
Hawk-Eye’s vision-processing, video replay and creative graphic technologies make sport fairer, safer, more engaging and better informed. Our innovations are constantly changing the face of sports officiating, production, content management, and fan engagement in every sport.
Hawk-Eye Innovations form a key part of the Sony Sports Innovations Group with a shared mission to deliver best-in-class officiating, broadcast and digital solutions to the sports world.
Our Values
At Hawk-Eye Innovations, our three core values underpin our success, ensuring that we continue to be a leading innovator in sports technology on a global scale. Our business is filled with exceptional talent that helps to ensure that the World’s biggest sporting events trust us to make the right call when it matters the most. We deliver on this by ensuring that:
- We are brave
- Confident in solving almost impossible problems, pioneering and ambitious for our clients and for ourselves. We are bold leaders in the industry, driven by possibilities and striving with pace and energy. We understand our risks and love the challenge.
- We are owners
- Our business is our own; we feel every win, and especially the losses. We take pride in excellence and trust ourselves to do what’s right, relentlessly. We make decisions like owners, with endeavour and entrepreneurialism. We are serious about what we do, and have fun whilst doing it.
- We are inclusive
- We are one team; a community that’s connected and open. No secrets, no politics, just honesty and respect. We value diverse thinking, and diverse people - this helps us innovate. We treat people as people, who are all integral to our success and we celebrate as one.
Diversity and Inclusion
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience drives us forward every day. We celebrate differences. We encourage different opinions and approaches to be heard, and then we come together and build.
Our response to COVID 19
During this time Team Hawk-Eye is working in a hybrid manner for all of our Head Office roles. Our operational teams are working onsite, Pioneering & Inspiring Change in Sport every day!
- Head Office Teams: We are currently working through a blend of in-person interactions (typically two days per week) and remote activity.
- Operational Teams: Our operational teams are working on-site to ensure we can provide the highest level of service to our clients. We are taking the current guidance extremely seriously and are ensuring that the health, safety and well-being of our employees are at the highest standard.