EURO ICT Data Privacy Specialist (80-100%)
- Application Deadline: March 19, 2026
- Nyon
- Hybrid
Job information
Division/Unit: Services / ICT
Contract type: Fixed-term
Location: Nyon (work from home up to one day per week)
Start date: 01.07.2026
End date: 31.09.2028
Application deadline: 19.03.2026
Main goal
The ICT Data Privacy Specialist will support UEFA's data privacy team before and during UEFA EURO 2028. The successful candidate will carry out data privacy assessments of ICT solution and services, including AI tools, record and update assessment results in the organisation’s privacy management solution and ensure that best practices are implemented.
Key responsibilities
Planning stage
- Supporting data privacy assessments of ICT solutions and services, including AI tools, used in relation to UEFA EURO 2028
- Creating and updating a repository of processing activities and sub-processors related to UEFA EURO 2028
- Providing guidelines on specific data privacy regulations applicable in the UK
- Supporting outreach activities by creating information materials and content for the internal data privacy portal
Delivery
- Coordinating data subject rights requests related to UEFA EURO 2028
- Monitoring data privacy compliance
- Assisting in the event of data breaches or incidents and following up with a remediation plan
Dismantling and debrief
- Providing recommendations on how to improve event data privacy
Great Place to Work
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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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Get financial support for your health insurance costs
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Enjoy paid holidays for year-end closure
Skills & Requirements
Requirements
Experience:
- From 3 to 5 years' experience in data protection compliance or a related field, in particular in data mapping and the recording of processing activities
- From 3 to 5 years' experience in an IT role or organisation
- From 3 to 5 years' experience working with data privacy and consent management tools (e.g. ConsentManager, EQS Data Privacy, OneTrust)
Education:
- Bachelor's in computer science/information technology or related studies
- Professional certifications in data privacy would be a plus (CIPT and/or CIPM)
Languages:
- English / Proficient
Other requirements:
- Relocation to Switzerland/France is expected
- Good knowledge of data privacy legislation, including GDPR and the UK GDPR
- Good understanding of technical operations and measures relating to data protection and information security
- MS Office / Advanced
- Planning and organising
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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.
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3. Face-to-face interviewDepending on the role, we conduct in person or online interviews and assessments where you can showcase your skills and personality.
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