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Student Placement: Football Systems Operator 2025/26

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Research & Development
    IT & Cybersecurity

AI generated summary

  • You need a technical background, problem-solving skills, strong communication, teamwork, a passion for innovation, flexibility to travel, and an interest in Rugby.
  • You will install and set up technology, liaise with stakeholders, monitor systems during matches, resolve technical issues, maintain equipment, and drive vans between stadiums.

Requirements

  • A technical grounding
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication with the ability to liaise with clients and customers in a professional and approachable manner
  • Great teamwork skills
  • A passion for innovation
  • A willingness to learn
  • Flexible and willing to travel worldwide on a regular basis
  • The ability to thrive in a fast-paced and pressurised environment
  • An interest in the sport of Rugby
  • Must be currently studying towards an undergraduate degree

Responsibilities

  • 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, across onsite, office-based or remote opportunities;
  • Taking ownership of 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.

FAQs

What is the location of the Student Placement: Football Systems Operator position?

The position is based in Basingstoke.

What is the duration of the contract for this role?

The contract is full-time and fixed-term for 12 months.

What is the salary for this position?

The salary for the role is ÂŁ20,000.

Will travel be required for this position?

Yes, there will be domestic travel, with potential travel across Europe and globally.

When is the expected start date for this role?

The expected start date is in the summer of 2025.

What kind of training will be provided for the role?

You will receive technical training, support, and full exposure to our systems to perform day-to-day tasks, as well as opportunities for development and progression.

What are the working hours like for this position?

The role may involve long working hours at weekends and midweek evenings, as work is required whenever football matches occur.

Is previous experience in the sports industry required for this role?

No previous experience is required, but a technical grounding and strong problem-solving skills are essential.

What skills are important for a Football Systems Operator?

Important skills include excellent communication, teamwork, a passion for innovation, the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and a willingness to learn.

What potential challenges might I face in this position?

Challenges include working high-pressure situations in a live broadcast environment, travel demands, and the need to work evenings and weekends.

What does the application process entail?

The application process includes submitting a CV and application form, completing a one-way video interview and online assessment, attending an assessment event, and receiving feedback regardless of the outcome.

Pioneering technology making sports fairer, safer, more engaging, and better informed since 2001.

Technology
Industry
201-500
Employees
1999
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We are a group of inventors, mathematicians, developers, technical gurus, production experts, and above all sports fans who develop and deliver the most sophisticated officiating, production, tracking and analytics tools in sport. Beginning with tennis and cricket in 2001, we continue to diversify and grow into new sports and new applications, making sports fairer, safer, more engaging, and better informed. The world’s biggest sporting events trust Hawk-Eye to make the right call, when it matters most. 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. We are always on the hunt for new talent! We want people who are going to embrace entrepreneurialism, come up with great ideas, and most importantly be passionate about what they do.

Culture & Values

  • 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, diverse people - this helps us innovate. We treat people as people, who are all integral to our success and we celebrate as one.

Benefits

  • Flexible & Remote Working

  • Generous Annual Leave

  • Company Reward Schemes

  • Tickets to Sporting Events

  • Health & Wellness Activities

  • Onsite Gym

  • Free Access to Unmind App

  • Sony Discounts

  • Pension Scheme