Football Tracking Systems Operator

Overview

Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire. This is an in-office role, and you will need to live within a reasonable commute.

Contract: Casual hourly contract

Working Hours: Shifts typically 10 - 12 hours

Hourly Rate: £12.50 - £20.00 Per Hour (exact rate will vary depending on role)

Start Date: February 2026

Why Hawk-Eye & Why This Role: We are looking for candidates to play a key part in delivering Goal Line Technology (GLT) at our centre in Basingstoke; there is also scope for successful candidates to be offered opportunities in delivering Electronic Performance and Tracking Systems (EPTS) and Semi-Automatic Offside (SAO) in elite football competitions. This role has supported our UEFA delivery and we are preparing to expand delivery to our Premier League and Championship competitions.

Based in the Remote Operations Centre (ROC) at Hawk-Eye’s Head Office in Basingstoke, you will operate cutting-edge technology, liaise with Hawk-Eye colleagues on the ground across the UK and with external stakeholders, contributing to the excitement of live sports events.

• Operation of the GLT system from the ROC during matches
• Match Day calibration of the GLT system
• Monitoring of GLT live data
• Delivering graphics and virtual replays for GLT to be shared with the TV audience worldwide
• Collaborating with supervisors and on-site staff to ensure the system is operated appropriately
• Investigating/troubleshooting software issues as technical support for the on-site team

• A technical grounding
• Strong problem-solving skills
• A willingness to learn
• Excellent communication skills, punctuality and ability to follow instructions and checklists
• Ability to work flexibly, including weekday evenings and weekends for matches in line with match schedules
• Live within a commutable distance of the Remote Operating Centre, Basingstoke

• Experience, background or qualification in a technical-related course such as computing, computer science, engineering, mathematics, science or technology
• Understanding of PC networks and data collection
• Camera optimisation

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.

The journey will begin with training and testing during global sporting events from February to March, followed by live operations in football matches from April to June. It is crucial that you are able to provide a good level of availability to regularly contribute and participate in these exposure and training opportunities over the first 6 months. By August 2026, we aim to have a pool of operators ready to deliver GLT across multiple competitions.

This role will have an initial focus on UEFA Football events while you train and gain experience in operating our system, with successful candidates then gaining further exposure during EPL and EFL operations.

A typical shift would start 6 hours before the designated kick-off time to set up and test technology. The end of the shift is dependent on service, but typically would be 1 or 2 hours after the match has finished.

Working hours can include weekends and midweek evenings due to the sports calendar. This role involves high-pressure situations as a live broadcast environment is used to reach millions worldwide. We will train and equip you to manage these challenges, but they should be considered before applying.

Team Culture: Hawk-Eye prides itself on a collaborative and inclusive team culture. Our core values include:

• Innovation:
  We constantly seek new ways to improve and innovate in the sports entertainment industry.
• Teamwork:
  We work together, celebrating successes and learning from challenges.
• Passion:
  Our love for sports drives everything we do.

Availability of this role may be subject to business needs and training outcomes. EEO statements and other lawful postings are maintained as required.