Project Assistant (Ticketing)
- Application Deadline: April 16, 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: asap
End date: 31.08.2028
Application deadline: 16.04.2026
Main goal
The Project Assistant provides high-level, organisational support to the Head of Ticketing, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations. This role will also support the ticket sales account management team with diverse administrative and coordination tasks for events including UEFA EURO 2028, UEFA Women’s EURO 2029 and UEFA club competition finals.
Key responsibilities
- Supporting the overall management and coordination of a team of over 25
- Preparing agendas and developing presentations for senior and executive management
- Coordinating HR processes including recruitment from job posting to onboarding and tracking team leave
- Leading and coordinating onboarding for all newcomers to ensure smooth integration into the unit
- Providing cross-division coordination and support on ad hoc projects, acting as a key liaison for the Ticketing unit
- Handling administrative and operational tasks such as organising travel and logistics for the team, managing expense submissions, scheduling meetings and planning team building events (logistics, catering, materials, etc.)
- Overseeing the full purchasing life cycle, ensuring accurate processing, timely follow-ups and coordination through to supplier payment approval
- Assisting with the monitoring and managing of ticketing budgets, providing regular updates and supporting financial oversight
- Documenting, maintaining and improving internal communication
Great Place to Work
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Access UEFA's thrilling football events
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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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Taste great food at our restaurant and benefit from a meal contribution
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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 administration, project management or event management
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, sports management or relevant area
Languages:
- Proficient in English
Other requirements:
- Relocation to Switzerland/France is expected
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Attention to detail and structured working method
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Ability to multitask effectively and work simultaneously on various events
- Ability to cope with a high workload
- Fast learner
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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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