Freelance Head Researcher

Responsibilities

• Collect, collate, and enter specific accurate footballing data in a timely manner
• Create, maintain and coordinate a network and community of voluntary researchers, to support accurate data provision and coverage of specific clubs within designated leagues or nations.
• Provide detailed competition rules for all the competitions required so they can be coded as realistically as possible
• Quality check data provided by others to help improve the accuracy of the Football Manager database
• Knowledge, Skill and Experience
• A huge passion for football, in particular women's football
• Extensive knowledge of your designated league and women's football in that nation
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent English verbal and written skills
• Ability to build and foster working relationships and networks.
• Desirable
• Knowledge of Football Manager
• Football scouting experience or qualifications
• Football analyst experience or qualifications
• Experience working on databases.
• Benefits of Working at Sports Interactive:
• Private Healthcare and Dental Plans.
• A range of Gym Membership options through our Benefits partners.
• Travel Insurance for yourself and your family.
• Subsidised mental health, therapy, and coaching sessions are available.
• Access to our on-site physical and massage therapist services.
• Free access to games released under the SEGA Europe umbrella.
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 7% of annual salary).
• Regular events in collaboration with our partnered football clubs.
• Free onsite evening bar in our London HQ.
• A well-stocked breakfast bar with cereals, fruits, teas, and coffees.
• Multiple clubs and societies to join e.g., book club and art workshops.
• Your club's shirt personalised upon passing probation.
• Trophies & gift cards for length of service milestones.
• Cupcakes delivered on your birthday.
• What is it like to work here?
• We approach everything with passion , whether that is making our mark on the football industries or doing our bit for the world around us. We want to share that outlook with everyone who shows up to work here each day.
• And whether that's technical tweaks or fine-tuning our creative process, everything is geared at producing the best game possible for our players. T

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Additional Information

Studio Overview We are Sports Interactive 🎮 The studio behind: ⚽ Football Manager. Founded in 1994, Sports Interactive became a wholly owned subsidiary of SEGA Europe in 2006. Based at the Here East technology hub in Stratford, East London, the SI team continues to expand as we bring our titles to an ever-growing audience across an increasing variety of platforms. To support our growth, we welcome the opportunity to connect with passionate people with the drive to match our ambitions and initiative to realise your individual potential. Job Title: Head Researcher Team: Research Contract Type: Freelance/Consultancy L o cation: Remote Reporting to: Research Team Lead Position Overview Sports Interactive is looking to engage enthusiastic freelance/consultant Head Researchers to support our women's football research on a self-employed basis. Working with the Head of Women's Football Research, Head Researchers will provide in-depth knowledge and research expertise for specific leagues or footballing nations. The Head Researcher role will play a key part in developing and supporting the women's football database and associated research network. This is a paid freelance/consultancy opportunity, designed to be carried out on a flexible, self-employed basis as an additional source of income during your spare time. We are looking for passionate women's football experts from across the globe. Applications are welcomed from all regions and league levels, with a particular focus on strengthening our coverage in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Payment will be agreed in advance and linked to the agreed scope, outputs and quality standards for the services provided. The time commitment may vary depending on the league, region and agreed scope of work. This is a freelance/consultancy engagement and does not create an employment relationship with Sports Interactive or SEGA. Freelancers are responsible for managing their own tax, insurance and statutory obligations in line with local requirements. Freelancers must be able to provide services lawfully from their country of residence and comply with any local legal, tax and regulatory requirements.

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