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Sportable

Professional Football Field Operation Coordinator

Hybrid

London, United kingdom

Freelance

27-11-2025

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Skills

Communication Leadership Tableau Data Analysis Decision-making Networking Attention to detail PowerBI

Job Specifications

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.

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 environments
Competent using MS suite and excel for data analysis and interpretation
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 follower of process with high attention to detail
Highly organised
Ability to learn quickly, plan and adapt to demands as

Employee Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata

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.

About the Company

Sportable is a data and analytics company that leverages proprietary data collection hardware to deliver unique insights to the team sports ecosystem. Our portable ‘solution in a suitcase’ democratises high-speed, high-fidelity insights from ball and players tracking at all levels of the team sports pyramid, which in turn drives deeper fan engagement, gamifies player performance, and revolutionizes game dynamics – all while creating new revenue streams for teams, leagues, and their commercial partners. Sportable has extensiv... Know more