🏏 Student Placement: Cricket Systems Operator | Launch Your Career in Sports Technology | Full-Time, Onsite at Stadiums Around the World 🏏

Are you passionate about Cricket and technology? Ready to work at the forefront of sports innovation? Join our growing team at Hawk-Eye Innovations and become a Cricket Systems Operator for your Student Placement Year!

📍Location: You can be based anywhere in the UK, as the majority of your work will take place on-site at Cricket events around the world. You will also spend some time at our Head Office in Basingstoke for training, whilst there may also be some work from home at times as well.

📝Contract: Placement, Full-Time (12-15 months)

🧳Travel: Assigned to events all over the world

📆Start Date: Summer 2024

🌟WHAT THE JOB IS ALL ABOUT »

We are recruiting to expand our Cricket team, which follows the sun around the globe working on a variety of cricket events. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of sports technology, and be part of a dynamic team delivering world-class tech solutions, designed to make cricket fairer, safer and more engaging for fans, players and broadcasters.

❓ABOUT OUR CRICKET TECHNOLOGY »

As a Cricket Systems Operator, you will be responsible for delivering our world-renowned ball-tracking, edge-detection, and Match Officials' communications technologies, as well as providing other officiating and broadcast-enhancing technologies at cricket events around the world. This role provides a genuine opportunity to create a direct impact on the biggest occasions and moments in cricket; this could be providing an LBW call during a Test match at Lords; or telling the story of the decisive bowling spell during the Cricket World Cup Final.

Our powerful hardware and software will allow your creativity to flourish, with ideas and innovation being the main driving forces behind our success. You will get the opportunity to work with enthusiastic, innovative, motivated and intelligent people throughout the company, who will continually try to push your personal development and engage with your desired career path.

💼What does a Systems Operator do?

• Installation and setup of Hawk-Eye technology in the lead-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 the various Hawk-Eye cricket technologies during every ball of the match;

• Providing quick resolutions for any technical issues;

• 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;

• Involvement in the launch and implementation of new products in the Cricket world;

• Maintenance of kit and equipment needed to run the system.

🛠What are we looking for from you?

Essential:

• 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, enthusiastic and enterprising character with excellent problem-solving skills;

• Initiative, diligence, resilience, attention to detail and enthusiasm;

• A dedicated willingness to learn and develop personally and professionally;

• Excellent and appropriate written and verbal communication skills 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;

• Studying for an undergraduate degree

Preferred:

• Ideally studying for a degree in a science, technology, computing, engineering or mathematics course

• High standard of computer literacy with a technical grounding;

• Knowledge of Cricket would be an asset!

At Hawk-Eye Innovations, we appreciate and value the importance of diversity, 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 Cricket

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

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