Volleyball Project Lead

BOLT6; Greater London, Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing stipend

Flexible working when not travelling

Ownership and autonomy of work

Job summary

BOLT6 is seeking a Volleyball Project Lead to oversee the full delivery of products at live sporting events, focusing on volleyball. The role includes managing teams, ensuring operational quality, and capturing insights from event feedback.

You'll need a robust understanding of volleyball rules and experience with technical systems to ensure successful execution. The role offers opportunities for professional growth and flexible working, with a competitive salary ranging from £35,000 to £45,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in playing volleyball or deep understanding of its rules.
• Competence in networking and live systems.
• Strong organizational and team leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of Bolt6 products at live sporting events.
• Lead full operational delivery for assigned events across volleyball.
• Capture feedback from technical directors and partner teams.

Skills

In-depth understanding of volleyball rules

Technical competence in hardware installation

Strong organisational approach

Ability to lead small teams

Flexibility around working hours

Education

STEM or equivalent technical foundation

Job description

We’re building the future of sport. Bolt6 is a sports technology company at the forefront of visual innovation – from real-time tracking and data overlays, to immersive broadcast graphics and AR experiences. We work across tennis, golf, motorsport, volleyball, and more; partnering with rights holders and broadcasters to elevate how sport is seen, understood, and enjoyed.

What You’ll Do

As Volleyball Project Lead, you manage end-to-end delivery of Bolt6 products at live sporting events. You will work closely with Operations Managers, supervise senior engineers, graduate engineers and placement students, and take responsibility for on-site leadership and delivery accuracy.

The role blends technical input, planning, team leadership, and continuous system improvement. You will work approximately 150 days on-site each year, lead preparation and live delivery, and act as the first point of escalation for site teams. This role is instrumental in shaping how our systems perform at event level and how our team evolves.

Event Delivery

• Lead full operational delivery for assigned events across volleyball
• Oversee setup, live operation, and post-event review
• Manage pre-event communications with internal teams, tournament directors, partners, and vendors
• Maintain delivery quality, reliability, and operational control
• Coordinate remote support when not on-site

Operational Performance

• Identify improvements in processes, documentation, and set-up workflows
• Maintain accurate tracking of technical kit and logistics
• Keep operational requirements and playbooks aligned with product developments
• Support introduction of new systems on-site and guide teams through adoption
• Line manage up to eight engineers or senior engineers
• Support site leads, act as escalation point, and build their confidence in live delivery
• Run performance feedback cycles and maintain accurate skill records
• Assist with recruitment and progression of operational staff

Feedback & Communication

• Capture feedback from technical directors and partner teams
• Share operational insights with leadership and development groups
• Support troubleshooting during live events, both remotely and on-site

What You’ll Bring

• In-depth understanding of the rules of volleyball or have experience in playing the sport
• Technical competence in hardware installation, networking, and live systems
• Strong organisational approach and ability to lead small teams
• Flexibility around working hours and international travel

Nice to Haves

• Background in sports technology, broadcast operations or network infrastructure
• STEM or equivalent technical foundation

What We Offer

• £35,000 to £45,000 salary depending on experience
• If you are looking for a company where you will be challenged, valued and respected, with great compensation in a team that doesn’t play politics then this is the role for you
• Ownership and autonomy of your work
• The opportunity to work in sport at an elite level
• Support through learning and development tailored to your role
• We have supported a number of promotions as well as internal changes to help our top talent grow and stay engaged in their careers
• Health and wellbeing stipend
• Flexible working when not travelling

Location

In this role, expect to be working on‑site at sports events around the world for around 150 days per year. When not on‑site, you may work remotely, or from our offices in London or Winchester.

Diversity & Inclusion

We have acommitment to diversity and inclusionacross race, gender, age, religion, and identity. We celebrate differences. We encourage different opinions and approaches to be heard, and we use these to build the best products in the world.

We want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made, please get in touch with us at [e-mail].