Ceremony Specialist
- Application Deadline: Sept. 27, 2024
- Nyon
- Hybrid
Job information
Division/Unit: Operations/Events
Contract type: Permanent
Start date: 01/10/2024
Main goal
The Ceremonies (CERE) project delivers captivating experiences and stunning visuals for stadium audiences and millions of TV viewers globally. As a Ceremonies Specialist, you’ll help plan and execute the opening and medal ceremonies for top UEFA finals, including the Europa League, Women’s Champions League, and Nations League, working closely with in-house teams to ensure that everything runs seamlessly.
Key responsibilities
OPERATIONS
- Event planning and execution: Drive the creative concept and oversee the full production of ceremonies
- Project management: Manage timelines, budgets and resources while coordinating multiple projects
- Logistics: Oversee facilities, IT, accreditation and volunteer needs
- Stakeholder engagement: Lead agencies and suppliers, and prepare key documents for stakeholders
- Budget management: Handle budgeting, procurement and financial tracking from start to finish
- Team leadership: Guide and mentor the project team throughout the event
COMMUNICATION AND COOPERATION
- Foster strong, trust-based relationships with key stakeholders
- Build solid supplier partnerships using clear communication
- Ensure that in-house teams have the project information they need
- Create networking opportunities to strengthen team connections
Great Place to Work
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Access UEFA's thrilling football events
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Participate in organisation-hosted social gatherings
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Take advantage of remote work options
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Enjoy our amazing campus offering numerous sports opportunities
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Earn performance-based financial rewards
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Park with ease using our free parking spaces
Skills & Requirements
Requirements
Experience
- Minimum of five years working in event planning and project management
- Experience of ceremonies and live broadcasts, especially in football
- Proven experience working with agencies
Other mandatory requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant area
- Excellent English, both written and oral
- Strong communication, including the ability to influence and create impact
- Effective leader who inspires and motivates
- Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
- Excellent team player
About the company
UEFA – the Union of European Football Associations – is the game's governing body in Europe. It is a representative democracy, and is the umbrella organisation for 55 national football associations across Europe.
Our objectives are, among other things, to deal with all questions relating to European football, to promote football in a spirit of unity, solidarity, peace, understanding and fair play, without any discrimination on the basis of politics, race, religion, gender or any other reason, to safeguard the values of European football, to maintain relations with all stakeholders involved in European football, and to support and safeguard its member associations for the overall well-being of the European game.
We have a clear vision: a united European football family working together to improve enjoyment of the game.
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