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Stockley Park
📍Location: The majority of work will take place on-site at Stockley Park (near Heathrow Airport), with additional opportunities to work on-site at UEFA, FIFA, and Premier League stadiums.
📝Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
💰Salary: A starting salary of £25,800 rising to £26,300 after successful completion of probation (+ up to 10% bonus). You will also have the opportunity to increase your salary as your experience and skills grow within the role.
🧳Travel: Regular travel across the UK and Europe. There will be occasional work at our head office in Basingstoke.
📆Expected Start Date: February/March 2025
As a VAR Replay Operator, you'll be at the heart of the action in the Premier League Replay Centre at Stockley Park. Your role will be crucial in delivering world-class services to the Premier League, and as you gain experience, you'll have the chance to be involved in prestigious tournaments across Europe and beyond, such as the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and FIFA World Cups.
Whilst we provide a number of services in top-flight football, you will initially focus on our VAR service. You will gain exposure to various other services (involving audio and video) as you grow in the role and become a more experienced member of the team.
During a match day, the VAR Replay Operator will be sat with a qualified PGMOL Premier League referee for each match and will be responsible for providing them with the best possible service to aid them in their decision-making process. This will require the technical ability to find and present the best possible camera angles and clear communication to ensure the process is smooth and efficient.
Pre-Match Preparation: Plan and manage pre-match activities in the days leading up to games.
Technology Setup: Set up our cutting-edge Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology at the Replay Centre.
System Checks: Conduct thorough pre-match system checks to ensure everything runs efficiently.
Match-Day Operations: Work directly with match officials, providing crucial replays and optimal camera angles in real-time.
Performance Monitoring: Keep a close eye on hardware and software, troubleshooting any issues that arise.
Post-Match Reporting: Complete detailed reports to enhance future operations and client satisfaction.
Off-Season Maintenance: Build and maintain our hardware and equipment, and assist with the installation and testing of new products and services.
Football Understanding: An extensive understanding and knowledge of Football and the laws of the game.
Technical Proficiency: A strong foundation in technology with a passion for problem-solving.
Proactive Attitude: Ability to take initiative and work independently.
Time Management: Excellent time management skills to thrive in a live broadcast environment.
Communication: Professional and approachable, with strong listening skills under pressure.
Flexibility: Willingness to travel domestically and overseas and to work weekends.
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
We pride ourselves on our team culture and 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.
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Up to this point, I’m sure there have been many things that you find intriguing about the role, however, it is not without its unique challenges. Here are some that you can expect to find with the role:
Working Hours: Due to the nature of the sports industry, there is often work on weekends and midweek evenings and we are expected to fulfil our roles until the last kick.
Travelling Abroad: As the role progresses, there will be travel to various countries, mainly in Europe for UEFA-based competitions. There could be further travel to other tournaments throughout the year.
High-Pressure Situations: Working in a live broadcast environment on a production that is distributed globally and widely seen by many will bring levels of pressure.
All of these different factors offer different challenges on a daily basis as an operator. We will do everything we can to train you and support you to the best possible level but these factors should be considered before submitting your application.
Application: If you're interested in this position, please submit your CV and complete the application form and hit submit.
Task Submissions: Successful candidates from the application stage will receive invites to access our assessment systems. We will ask you to complete a one-way video interview (Hireflix platform) and online assessment (Bryq).
Review Period: Once you have completed the tasks, our team will take a period of time to review all tasks and provide application updates.
Assessment Event: Successful candidates from the video interview/online assessment stage will be invited to one of our Hawk-Eye Assessment Events.
Offers & Feedback: The team will take time to review all feedback and conduct our final reviews. All candidates will receive detailed feedback from the assessment event whether they have been successful or not as we appreciate each candidate's desire for development.
We look forward to receiving your application and exploring how you can contribute to the future of sports entertainment at Sony Sports.
Our salary intelligence, powered by our AI algorithms, has calculated an estimated range for this position between $30,000 - $45,000 . Please note that the actual salary for this position may vary, as it is dependent on various factors including but not limited to experience, location, and market dynamics.