Football Systems Operator - Netherlands

Location: Noord Brabant or close to the centre of the Netherlands. The work primarily takes place at Eredivisie stadiums and in the VAR Replay Center at the KNVB Campus in Zeist. Opportunities for assignments in Europe may arise at a later stage.

Contract: Part-time (24 hrs per week)

Salary: €34.351,65/ €20610,99 Gross Annual Salary based on 40H/24h, including holiday allowance and end-of-year payment. Bonus up till 10%.

Start Date: January 1st 2024

WHAT THE JOB IS ALL ABOUT »

As a Football Systems Operator you will be working on-site at football stadiums around the Netherlands, playing a key part in the delivery of our services to our clients. As you gain experience in the role, you may be expected to be involved in more competitions throughout the European Region and further afield.

The role will encompass installation and operation of our technology at matches. You will need to be prepared to work 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 on-site technical services. 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 to encourage development and progression to help make an impact on what we do.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Setting up Hawk-Eye technology in the stadium (this can involve physically demanding work, such as running cables)

• Conducting pre-match checks of the systems in accordance with standard procedures

• Liaising with stadium staff, match officials and host broadcasters on-site

• Monitoring hardware and software performances, being able to troubleshoot and report encountered issues

• Taking full responsibility for our system on-site and representing our company on-site, you will be the only Hawk-Eye employee at the stadium.

• During the off-season, building and maintaining our hardware and equipment

• Assisting with installation and testing of new products and services

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU »

• A strong technical grounding

• Bright and enterprising with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Proactive attitude and ability to work on your own initiative

• Time management skills and ability to work in a high pressure, live broadcast environment

• Ability to liaise with clients and customers in a professional and approachable manner

• Full valid driving licence required, willingness to drive our vans

• Flexible and adaptable to a schedule that is dedicated by the league’s fixture list and can change at short notice 

• Acceptance that the nature of our business means that work will be carried out over weekends/public holidays

• Fluent in Dutch and English

Nice to have:

• A degree in a science, technology or engineering course or relevant equivalent experience

• Experience working in live events and/or technical production

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.

Make an Impact in the World of Football

Join our dedicated and dynamic team and help revolutionise the way technology is used in Football! As a Football Systems Operator, you'll gain invaluable experience and play a crucial role in some of the biggest Football events in the world. 

Ready to kickstart your career in sports technology? Apply now and become a part of our Hawk-Eye team!