Student Placement: Multi Sports Systems Operator 2026/27

Location

Basingstoke Based with Travel

Employment Type

Contract

Location Type

Hybrid

Department

OperationsGrowth Sports

Deadline to Apply

October 31, 2025 at 12:00 AM UTC

Location: Based in Basingstoke

Contract: Full-time, Fixed Term 12 Months

Salary: £20,000

Travel: There will be travel domestically, across Europe and potentially globally

Expected Start Date: Summer 2026

Why Hawk-Eye & Why Growth Sports?

This exciting opportunity to join our passionate and enthusiastic team will take you to elite-level sporting events all around the world. As a member of our team, you will be responsible for delivering Hawk-Eye technology across a number of different sports, including Athletics, Badminton, Volleyball and European Basketball, with significant potential to expand out to new areas and deliver innovative solutions to a wider range of sports.

The Growth Sports department delivers our Tracking and Replay products across a wide range of sporting applications, both in the UK and globally. We are always growing and developing new cutting-edge services for our clients, and with this expansion comes the need for new faces to join our team and help drive our ongoing innovation.

Successful applicants will receive training on the basic skills and knowledge required to be a Hawk-Eye operator - and then it’s time to get to an event and get immediately hands-on with our technology! We pride ourselves on supporting the development of our people, and we look forward to challenging you in a job that is truly unique.

What Does A Growth Sports 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 broadcaster 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 the kit and equipment needed to run the system.

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 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
• Must be currently studying towards an undergraduate degree

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:

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: We love creating and making a difference through sport

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 until the last ball has been hit.

Travelling Abroad: You can expect to spend periods of the year working throughout Europe and internationally, based on the events in the sporting 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, complete the application form and hit submit.
• Task Submissions: Successful candidates from the application stage will receive an invitation to access our video assessment system. We will ask you to complete a one-way video interview (Hireflix platform).
• Review Period: Once you have completed the tasks, 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 will be in-person, and you will be provided with further details and preparation material prior to the event.
• Offers & Feedback: Offers & Feedback: The team will take time to review all feedback and conduct our final reviews.

Please only apply to the sport/department you're most interested in. There will be an option to register interest in other sports within the application form