Safety & Security Expert
- Application Deadline: Jan. 5, 2026
- Nyon
- On-site
Job information
Division/Unit: Football / Football Operations
Contract type: Permanent
Start date: 01.04.2026
Application deadline: 05.01.2026
Main goal
The Safety and Security Expert will play a pivotal role in strengthening UEFA’s safety and security capabilities. This position involves managing projects, collaborating extensively with stakeholders and actively helping to shape and implement a strategic approach to safety and security for UEFA competition matches and final tournaments.
Key responsibilities
- Acting as a project manager for events of importance to the Safety & Security Operations unit
- Advising on venue and event safety and security planning, infrastructure and operations
- Negotiating with external partners to reach solutions compatible with UEFA's regulatory and policy framework
- Attending meetings and representing the Safety & Security Operations unit
- Liaising with UEFA security officers, internal departments, football clubs, national associations and law enforcement agencies to facilitate collaboration
- Developing internal standard procedures
- Helping to review safety and security matters in UEFA regulations
- Contributing to the preparation of bespoke reports for internal and external stakeholders
- Training and developing UEFA and national association safety and security officers to ensure that their performance is up to standard and in line with UEFA's core values
- Monitoring international safety and security developments to identify areas for improvement and innovation
Great Place to Work
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Enjoy extended parental leave benefits
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Participate in organisation-hosted social gatherings
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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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Get financial support for your health insurance costs
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Taste great food at our restaurant and benefit from a meal contribution
Skills & Requirements
Requirements
Experience:
- Minimum 10 years' experience working in safety and security within a law enforcement agency, club or national association and able to provide references from previous employers
- Several years of experience in safety and security project management, ideally within a sports, law enforcement or international organisation
- Experience in multi-agency coordination, venue risk assessments and operational command during major sports events
- Experience managing safety at major football events and tournaments
- Experience delivering training related to safety and security at events
Education:
- A safety management certification or diploma or equivalent
Languages:
- English / Proficient
- Any additional European languages are an asset
Other requirements:
- Proactive and adaptable, able to respond quickly to evolving situations and shifting priorities
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, high-risk environment
- Experience working with international sports governing bodies on safety and security would be advantageous
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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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