Job Description
TennisViz, part of the Ellipse group, is the world leader in using algorithmic software to process player and ball tracking data to create ground-breaking analysis in real time. Our unique automated software captures every shot, situation, phase, and tactic to ensure we provide the most complete and in-depth analysis possible.
Our team of highly skilled developers, engineers, data scientists and analysts work with and create products used by international boards, global broadcasters, media groups and some of the most recognisable sporting teams in the world. TennisViz is a key vertical forming part of the wider Ellipse Data group. Ellipse Data are industry leaders in aggregating and manipulating sports data to create products and services that enrich the experience of sports fans and teams around the world.
Role Scope & Purpose:
With ambitious plans for growth, we are looking to recruit a Supervisor who will form part of the wider Operations Team, responsible for ensuring the quality of our Data Collection operation and servicing our key data partners.
Reporting directly to the Data collection Manager, the successful candidate will be an important part of a new Collections Operation based out of our offices in Leeds, UK.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute and shape something from the ground up at TennisViz and be part of the growth story of our rapidly expanding business.
Key Accountabilities:
The role will have several accountabilities to the Data Collection Manager; in particular, they will:
Help recruit, train, and then oversee part-time, casual staff.
Oversee our collection operations facilities to ensure data is collected according to customer expectations / contractual commitments.
Plan and schedule the staff rota in line with the upcoming tennis schedule.
Work with the Data Collection Manager, Operations Director and Customer Support Team to address any queries relating to data.
Work with Engineering to manage the collections management system infrastructure, ensuring collected data is made available in a timely manner and in the expected format for client use.
Coordinate with the Finance department in order to manage staff payments & benefits.
Key Requirements:
Have a keen interest in a wide variety of sports, in particular for tennis
Be highly organised with keen attention to detail and accuracy
Enjoys working in a highly pressurised environment
Some Line management experience (or a desire to manage), including managing parallel workloads and diverse projects, setting objectives and targets and managing the performance of a team
Equality and Diversity:
TennisViz is committed to building an open and inclusive culture that supports personal development and learning. TennisViz believes in the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its employment policies for recruitment, training, development and promotion despite any differences based on individual grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or gender reassignment.
Benefits:
Competitive salary commensurate to experience
Full-time position – hours of work likely somewhat flexibly-linked to match schedule(s)
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Company pension scheme
How to apply
To apply, please send your CV and a Cover Letter to careers@ellipsedata.com with the subject “TennisViz Data Collection Supervisor”. We cannot promise to respond to all applicants due to the volume we receive.