Casual Rugby Systems Operator - Exeter

United States Digital Space LLC; Exeter; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Hawk-Eye Innovations is seeking a reliable Match Day Technician to support on-site operations at Exeter Chiefs home matches in Exeter. The role involves installing and operating Hawk-Eye medical video replay technology, and collaborating with the on-site medical team to review potential head injury incidents.

Fixtures run Friday to Sunday during the season, with approx 8 hours per match, and flexibility for irregular days.

Qualifications

• Technical background with hardware and software knowledge.
• University degree in science/engineering preferred or equivalent experience.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Install and setup Hawk-Eye tech on match day with a second technician.
• Operate Hawk-Eye medical video replay to assist medical staff in identifying head injury incidents.
• Log and post-match clip medical events.
• Coordinate with Remote Support for setup and operations.
• Conduct pre-match checks per standard procedures.
• Coordinate with on-site broadcasters to integrate Hawk-Eye services.
• Monitor hardware and software performance.
• Troubleshoot issues with Remote Support.
• Represent Hawk-Eye on-site with professionalism and confidence.

Skills

Technical background

Engineering degree

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team player

Time management

Communication skills

Rugby interest

Adaptability

Education

Science/Engineering degree

Tools

Computer hardware

Software familiarity

Job description

OVERVIEW

Contract: Freelance/Casual

Location: Exeter Chiefs Rugby - Sandy Park Stadium, Sandy Park Way, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7NN

Working Hours: Match-days only. The working day starts around 5 hours pre-kick-off and ends around one hour after the match (Approximately 8 hours per match-day)

Salary: £14 per hour (includes holiday entitlement)

Start Date: ASAP

The Role

Hawk-Eye provides medical video replay services at all Rugby fixtures across England. We are looking for a reliable and tech-savvy individual to join our team in Exeter, to support our on-site operations at Exeter Chiefs’ home matches alongside another Hawk-Eye Match Day Technician.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of sports technology across major sporting events. You will be part of a dynamic team delivering world-class tech solutions, designed to make rugby safer, fairer and more engaging.

All fixtures take place on Friday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays, with the season running from September through to June. We will require you to be regularly available for Sale Sharks’ home fixtures during these periods.

We provide services across a wide number of local and global Rugby events, including domestic UK & European club competitions, international fixtures and major World Rugby events. As part of our wider rugby team, you may have the opportunity to work at these events.

Key Responsibilities

• Installation and setup of Hawk-Eye technology on Match Day, alongside a second Hawk-Eye Match Day Technician

• Operation of Hawk-Eye medical video replay technology, supporting the Match Day Doctor and other medical staff in identifying and reviewing potential head injury incidents

• Accurate logging and post-match clipping of medical events identified by matchday medical personnel

• Liaise with our Rugby Remote Support team to ensure smooth setup and match operations

• Conduct detailed pre-match checks of the system in accordance with standard procedures

• Coordinate with on-site host broadcasters to integrate with our Hawk-Eye services

• Monitoring hardware and software performance

• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues alongside our Remote Support team using your technical knowledge and problem-solving skills

• Taking full responsibility for our system on-site, representing Hawk-Eye with professionalism and confidence

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Technical background, comfortable with computer hardware and software

• Ideally with or studying for a university degree in science, technology, engineering or relevant equivalent experience

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

• Proactive, responsible attitude with the ability to work on your initiative

• Strong team player with the ability to cooperate effectively alongside another on-site Hawk-Eye team member

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

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with clients and stakeholders

• An interest in rugby and/or rugby analysis

• Able to adapt to flexible working conditions with irregular working days, including weekends and longer days

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: Our love for sports drives everything we do.