Venue Configuration Coordinator
- Application Deadline: Feb. 25, 2026
- Nyon
- Hybrid
Job information
Division/Unit: UEFA Events SA/ Ticketing
Contract type: Max-term
Location: Nyon (WFH up to one day per week)
Start date: 01.04.2026
End date: 31.07.2029
Application deadline: 25.02.2026
Main goal
The Venue Configuration Coordinator is responsible for creating and managing stadium seating plans within the ticketing system, as well as ensuring an efficient and fair seat allocation process for UEFA’s senior national team competitions (EURO, Women’s EURO and Nations League finals) and club competition finals (Champions League, Women’s Champions League, Europa League and Conference League), plus the UEFA Super Cup.
Key responsibilities
- Producing and updating stadium seating plans in the ticketing system
- Performing thorough seat checks at the stadiums
- Managing and updating seat allocations in the ticketing system
- Supporting the management of ticket quotas across the different target groups
- Ensuring a complete, accurate and consistent ticketing inventory of all stadiums
- Presenting seating plans and stadium configurations to internal and external stakeholders
- Preparing and updating stadium bowl configuration documentation to serve as a reference for the team and for related projects
- Liaising with the relevant staff internally and at the stadiums to manage ticketing venue configuration adjustments during the final stages of preparations
- Leading or assisting with on-site operations, particularly in the stadium bowl
- Providing support for general ticketing operations as required
Great Place to Work
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Get access to different health and well-being activities
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Receive an annual recognition payment
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Get financial support for your health insurance costs
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Work on UEFA matches and be at the heart of our football competitions
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Park with ease using our free parking spaces
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Travel at a reduced rate with a Swiss rail half-price card
Skills & Requirements
Requirements
Experience:
- from 1 to 3 years of experience in a ticketing department or related area, ideally working on large-scale sport events
- from 1 to 3 years of experience in an international environment
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field
Languages:
- English / proficient
Other requirements:
- Relocation to Switzerland/France is expected
- Strong analytical ability
- Attention to detail and structured working methods
- Ability to work effectively under time pressure without compromising quality or attention to detail
- Willingness and ability to travel
- CAD (AutoCad) knowledge would be an asset
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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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