Senior SMP Manager

Athr; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Athr Network Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of SMP to steer the strategic direction, manage day-to-day operations, and shape a high-quality Minecraft experience inspired by Lifesteal-style servers and large community networks.

You will oversee gameplay systems, economy balance, progression, and PvP, coordinating with Development, Community, Moderation, Events, and HR to grow and operate the Incursio SMP network.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or staffing Minecraft servers.
• Strong knowledge of PvP, economy balancing, and progression systems.
• Ability to coordinate across Development, Community, Moderation, Events and HR.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Active involvement in the Minecraft community.
• Experience with plugins and server configurations.
• Strategic thinking for long-term SMP networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall direction and management of the SMP.
• Coordinate Minecraft Operations staff and server activities.
• Oversee gameplay balance, progression, economy, and PvP systems.
• Work with Development on custom features, plugins, and server systems.
• Coordinate with Community and Moderation teams regarding player experience.
• Help plan updates, resets, events, and long-term SMP progression.
• Monitor player feedback and server performance.
• Maintain a professional, active, and community-focused presence.

Skills

Leadership

Minecraft SMP communities

Player retention

PvP gameplay

Progression systems

Balancing

Community coordination

Communication

Organisational skills

Tools

Plugin configuration

Server management

Job description

The Head of SMP is responsible for leading the overall direction, management, and day-to-day operations of the Incursio SMP.

This is a senior management position focused on building and maintaining a high-quality Minecraft experience inspired by modern competitive and progression-based SMPs such as Lifesteal-style servers and large-scale community networks. The role combines gameplay leadership, operational management, and community coordination.

As Head of SMP, you will oversee the Minecraft server itself — including gameplay systems, economy balance, PvP direction, progression, server features, and player experience — while coordinating with departments such as Development, Community, Moderation, Events, and HR to help the server grow and operate effectively.

You should have strong knowledge of Minecraft SMP communities, player retention, PvP-focused gameplay, server progression systems, balancing, and modern network expectations. Experience with plugin configuration, server management, and handling Minecraft communities is highly important for this role.

This role is not just about administration — we are looking for someone who can help shape the long-term vision of Incursio as a growing Minecraft network powered by Athr, including custom systems, platform integrations, and large-scale community features.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall direction and management of the SMP
• Coordinate Minecraft Operations staff and server activities
• Oversee gameplay balance, progression, economy, and PvP systems
• Work with Development on custom features, plugins, and server systems
• Coordinate with Community and Moderation teams regarding player experience
• Help plan updates, resets, events, and long-term SMP progression
• Monitor player feedback and server performance
• Maintain a professional, active, and community-focused presence

Requirements

• Strong understanding of modern Minecraft SMP communities
• Experience managing or staffing Minecraft servers
• Knowledge of PvP, economy balancing, and progression systems
• Understanding of plugins, configurations, and server management
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Ability to work with multiple departments and teams
• Active involvement within the Minecraft community
• Ability to handle both operational and community responsibilities