Volleyball Project Lead

About Us

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

Team Leadership

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 knowledge of volleyball officiating and a passion for the sport

Proven experience in live operational delivery

Technical competence in hardware installation, networking, and live systems

Strong organisational approach and ability to lead small teams

Clear communication under pressure; good client interaction

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

Bonus scheme

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 a commitment to diversity and inclusion across 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 [email protected].