Access Control System Specialist
- Application Deadline: June 26, 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: 01/09/2026
End date: 31/07/2029
This role is based at UEFA’s Headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland for the UEFA EURO 28 tournament. If you are looking for roles based in the UK & Ireland, please visit the UK & Ireland 2028 Limited page.
Main goal
Part of the ticketing access team, the Ticketing Access Control Specialist reports to the Access Control System Manager and will follow up with access control providers on the implementation of a live interface between the UEFA ticketing database (SecuTix) and the access control infrastructure at venues.
The role is also responsible for planning, coordinating and following up on software developments, the interface set-up, tests and protocols.
Key responsibilities
- Meeting incumbent access control providers at host venues and presenting UEFA's ticketing access control approach
- Managing providers responsible for the interface development, following up on all test phases
- Coordinating and taking part in access control tests remotely and on-site
- Participating in working visits as required, conducting a full inventory of relevant access control equipment, identifying gaps and potential issues with the system in place at venues
- Helping to define the access control configuration rules
- Working closely with the ticketing venue configuration and mobile ticketing teams to prepare all access control test tickets and all operational and contingency tickets
- Defining and executing an access control test protocol
Great Place to Work
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Access UEFA's thrilling football events
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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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Taste great food at our restaurant and benefit from a meal contribution
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Travel at a reduced rate with a Swiss rail half-price card
Skills & Requirements
Requirements
- 4 to 6 years of proven experience with access control equipment
- 1 to 3 years in international ticketing and/or the event industry
- Masters in electronic, technology or computer science
- MS Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Word : Advanced
- MS Project, Tableau: Intermediate
- Advanced Project Management skills
Languages:
- Fluent in English
Other requirements:
- Detail oriented
- Interested in technology and IT solutions
- Strong team player with the ability to work independently
- Relocation to Switzerland/France is expected
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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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