Professional Football Field Operations Coordinator

Sportable Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports technology company is seeking individuals proficient in coordinating technology for elite sports events. This role requires an in-depth understanding of football and the ability to operate in high-pressure environments. The selected candidates will become super users of the Match Tracker technology, manage matchday preparations, and ensure relationships with various stakeholders are maintained. A bachelor's degree in sports science or equivalent is preferred, alongside proven problem-solving skills and technical proficiency.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work and solve problems in high-pressure environment.
• Access to a vehicle and a full clean driving license.

Responsibilities

• Become ‘super users’ of Sportable’s Match Tracker technology.
• Lead the match week preparation and execution of Sportable matchdays.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders, including broadcast crew and stadium teams.

Skills

In-depth understanding of football rules and tactics

Problem-solving in high-pressure environments

Competent using MS suite and Excel for data analysis

Education

BSc in sports science, sports technology or equivalent

Tools

Tableau

PowerBI

Job description

Sportable is a leading sports technology company on a mission to solve the hardest problems in elite sports using cutting edge technology. From bare metal to the cloud, Sportable is a multidisciplinary mecca for sports and technology enthusiasts.

We are looking for individuals with a proven ability to work in fast-paced and pressurised environments with high quality decision-making, communication, and an in-depth understanding of football. You will coordinate operational delivery, set up Sportable technology in various match environments, deliver live Sportable insight, and lead the validation and reporting of Smart Ball data post-match. This role will involve all WSL match weekends on site during the contract period.

Contract: Fixed Term Contract February 16th 2026 – May 22nd 2026

Main Responsibilities:

• Become ‘super users’ of Sportable’s Match Tracker technology
• Lead the match week preparation and execution of Sportable matchdays to the highest possible standard
• Manage relationships with stakeholders (broadcast crew, stadium operations team, team staff)
• Manage casual matchday staff
• Maintain Sportable hardware, manage regional logistics and inventory
• Work closely with internal Sportable teams on product / service development
• Ensure that the company’s health, safety & data protection policies are adhered to
• Commitment to work regular weekends / evenings and travel to various UK stadiums

Essential Qualifications / Skills:

• In-depth understanding of football rules and tactics
  
• Proven ability to work and solve problems in high-pressure environment
• Competent using MS suite and excel for data analysis and interpretatio
• Access to a vehicle and a full clean driving license

Desirable Experience / Skills:

• BSc qualification in sports science, sports technology or equivalent
• Experience in an elite sporting environment
• Hands-on experience with similar sports technology (GPS, video analysis, tactical applications, etc.)
• Experience with data visualisation tools such as Tableau and PowerBI
• Leadership experience managing a team or project
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure / networking
• Experience in a live sports broadcasting environment

Personal Characteristics:

• Team player mindset
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal
• Diligent follow er of process with high attention to detail
• Highly organi s e
• Ability to learn quickly, plan and adapt to demands as required

Employee Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata

Locations:

• North West
• South East

Reporting to:

• Field Operations Coordinator

Working Closely with:

• Client Delivery UK
• Technical Operations Team
• Product & Sport Science team

Diversity statement:

Sportable is a committed equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from disabled candidates, and those from minority ethnic backgrounds.