Lead Technical Operator

Lead Technical Operator

City of London Full-Time No home office possible
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Job Description

Lead Technical Operator – Tier 1 Motorsport Broadcast

📍 Greater London | 💼 Full-time | 🎥 Live Events & Broadcast Ops

Step into the driver’s seat of one of the most technically exciting roles in global sports broadcasting.

We’re working with a world-class broadcast provider who delivers some of the most prestigious live motorsport events on the planet. They’re seeking a hands-on, technically confident Lead Technical Operator to take ownership of live broadcast operations from their dedicated UK motorsports hub.

You’ll play a critical role in ensuring the flawless delivery of live races, managing end-to-end transmission, liaising directly with clients, and making real-time decisions during some of the most watched sporting events in the world.

🔍 What you’ll do

  • Be the first point of contact for live broadcast operations during race weekends – supporting 26+ high-profile global events a year.
  • Oversee signal monitoring, encoding/decoding, and RF transmission from a state-of-the-art facility in Greater London.
  • Lead pre-event line-ups, testing, and troubleshooting, and ensure seamless coordination with international master control rooms.
  • Work closely with on-site subcontractors and technical teams to ensure reliable, high-quality signal flow.
  • Manage live routing changes and backup activations with calm confidence, even under pressure.
  • Support wider sports broadcast technology projects during non-event weeks – including system installations and workflow improvements.

🧠 This could suit you if…

  • You’ve worked in Tier 1 live sports broadcasting, ideally motorsports, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
  • You have hands-on experience with RF systems, encoders, MCR's, and IP transmission protocols.
  • You’ve got a sharp eye for detail, solid fault-finding instincts, and the confidence to lead decisions in live event scenarios.
  • You’re personable, professional, and proactive – great at building trust with clients and nurturing technical relationships.
  • You’re based near Greater London and able to working on-site during race weekends.

🎯 What you’ll get

  • The chance to lead live technical operations for some of the biggest events in global motorsport.
  • A high-impact, client-facing broadcast role with real decision-making responsibility.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technology and workflows in a prestige sports environment.
  • A permanent, full-time opportunity with long-term project work beyond live event weekends.

If you're a technically sharp operator with a passion for motorsport and a calm head under pressure, this could be your next big move.

Apply today

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