Intelligence Operations Specialist
- Application Deadline: Dec. 31, 2025
- Nyon
- On-site
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In the meantime, we wish you joyful End-of-Year holidays and a great start to 2026.
Job information
Division/Unit: Football / Safety & Security Operations
Contract type: Permanent
Start date: 01.03.2026 or as soon as possible
Application deadline: 31.12.2025
Main goal
The Intelligence Operations Specialist will play a key role in supporting the Intelligence Expert in managing and enhancing UEFA’s intelligence capabilities. This position involves coordinating operations, managing data, engaging stakeholders and supporting the development and implementation of strategic intelligence tools and processes.
Key responsibilities
- Coordinating the daily operations of intelligence activities, ensuring the timely collection, analysis and sharing of safety and security information
- Supporting the maintenance and development of the security incidents dashboard
- Assisting in expanding and updating the clubs database by adding new clubs and supporter intelligence under the direction of the Intelligence Expert
- Liaising with UEFA security officers, internal departments, football clubs, national associations, the NFIP network and law enforcement agencies to facilitate intelligence sharing and collaboration
- Contributing to the preparation of bespoke reports and structured analytical outputs for internal and external stakeholders
- Organising and supporting scenario-based exercises, workshops and forums in collaboration with the colleagues responsible for education
- Monitoring and evaluating intelligence workflows to identify areas for improvement and innovation
- Supporting risk assessments by collecting important information and assisting in the preparation of match-specific briefings
- Monitoring and recording intelligence trends to inform long-term strategic planning and reporting
- Maintaining well-structured documentation outlining intelligence processes, tools and procedures to support operational continuity and effective knowledge transfer
Great Place to Work
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Enhance your skills with training and professional development opportunities
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Access UEFA's thrilling football events
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Get access to different health and well-being activities
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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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Get financial support for your health insurance costs
Skills & Requirements
Requirements
Experience:
- Minimum 10 years in security management, intelligence analysis or a related field, ideally within a sports, law enforcement or international organisation
- Experience with data systems and analytical tools
Languages:
- English / Proficient
- Additional European languages are an asset
Other requirements:
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to synthesise complex information into actionable insights
- High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
- Trusted team player with a strong sense of discretion and responsibility
- Proactive and adaptable, able to respond quickly to evolving situations and shifting priorities
- Familiarity with open source intelligence tools or social media monitoring platforms is a plus
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, high-risk environment
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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.
1. Submit an ApplicationYou can find details of all vacancies on our recruitment portal and set up job alerts.
2. Online interview Depending on the role, we will hold either a short online interview or send you a request to record an online video interview. This is a chance for us to get to know you better - how you work, what motivates you and what are your expectations.
3. Face-to-face interviewDepending on the situation, we conduct approx. 1-2 hour online or face-to-face interviews and assessments that allow you to showcase your skills and personality.
4. Final decisionWhether your application was successful or not, you will receive meaningful feedback from us about your application.
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