Football Audio Systems Operator
Location: Based in England (major cities near airports). For international travel requirements, it would be ideal to live near an easy transport link to European Cities. We are primarily targeting applicants from the London, Birmingham and Manchester areas.
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: A starting salary of £26,990 (+ 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: October/November 2025
Why Hawk-Eye & Why Football?
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. As you gain experience in the role, you will be expected to be involved in more tournaments throughout the UK, Europe and further afield, such as the UEFA Champions League, Europa League and FIFA Competitions.
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 long days at weekends and midweek evenings, as we work whenever Football happens. Whilst we provide several services in top-flight football, you will initially focus on our Audio 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.
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 (this can involve physically demanding work, such as rigging gantry boxes and running cables)
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 from a pitchside point of view
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
Being the point of contact for Officials in administering and maintaining Hawk-Eye wearable equipment.
During the off-season, building and maintaining our hardware and equipment
Assisting with the installation and testing of new products and services
Why Is This The Right Job For You?
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
Essential Skills
To be considered for this role, you must have:
A driving licence
Knowledge of AOIP systems and networking
Understanding of audio flow through multiple devices
Ability to work under pressure within a live stadium environment
Strong professional capacity and communication skills when dealing with clients and officials
Ability to quickly adapt and learn new software
Understanding of basic PC troubleshooting and components
Desirable Skills
Experience of working with Dante Audio systems
Experience of working with Shure and Lectrosonic audio equipment and software
Knowledge of audio levels and mixing
Experience working in Live Events
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.
What Difficulties Might I Face?
Up to this point, I’m sure there have been many things that you find intriguing about the role; however, there can be difficult times:
Working Hours: Due to the nature of the sports industry, there is often work on weekends and midweek evenings, and we are expected to fulfil our roles right to the end.
Travelling Abroad: You can expect to spend sporadic periods of the year working across Europe and potentially globally, depending on the sports calendar.
High-Pressure Situations: Working in a live broadcast environment on a production that is distributed to millions worldwide 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, but they must be considered before submitting your application.
Application & Hiring Process:
Application: If you're interested in this position, please submit your CV and complete the application form and hit submit.
Task Submissions: Successful candidates from the application stage will receive invites to access our interview platform. We will ask you to complete a one-way video interview (Hireflix platform).
Review Period: Once you have completed the task, our team will take a period of time to review all tasks and provide application updates.
Assessment Event: Successful candidates from the video interview stage will be invited to one of our Hawk-Eye Assessment Events. This could be virtual or in-person, and you will be provided with further details and preparation material before the event.
Offers & Feedback: The team will take time to review all feedback and conduct our final reviews. All candidates will receive detailed feedback from the assessment event, whether they have been successful or not.