EURO Training & Knowledge Assistant
- Application Deadline: Oct. 2, 2026
- Nyon
- Hybrid
Job information
Division/Unit:UEFA Events SA / CEO Office
Contract type: Max-Term
Location: Nyon (WFH up to one day per week)
This role is based at UEFA’s Headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland for the UEFA EURO 2028 tournament. If you are looking for roles based in the UK & Ireland, please visit the UK & Ireland 2028 Limited page.
Start date: 01/02/2027
End date: 30/09/2028
Main goal
Provide administrative, logistical and operational support to the UEFA EURO Training & Knowledge team, assisting with the preparation and delivery of training, readiness, knowledge transfer, debriefing and learning activities.
Key responsibilities
- Support the administration and delivery of generic UEFA EURO 2028 staff training and e-learning activities
- Assist with the organisation of the UEFA EURO 2028 Week of Training programme and operational readiness exercises for tournament staff
- Maintain training records, trackers, documentation and reports
- Support observer programmes, workshops and knowledge-transfer activities
- Assist with the administration of learning technologies and knowledge repositories
- Support the preparation and consolidation of debriefs, surveys and lessons learned
- Organise meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes and follow up on actions
- Coordinate travel, accommodation and logistical arrangements where required
- Prepare presentations, communication materials and basic visual content
- Provide general administrative support across the Training & Knowledge portfolio
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
Experience:
- from 1 to 3 years in an administrative or assistant role
- Experience supporting projects, training activities or events
- Strong organisational and documentation skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Education:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Business Administration, Event Management, Education, Communications or a related field
Languages:
- Fluent in English
Other requirements:
- Availability for occasional international travel
- Availability to support onsite tournament activities during preparation and competition periods
- Flexibility to work outside normal office hours during peak project and tournament delivery periods
- Proficiency in English; additional languages are an asset
- Interest in learning technologies, knowledge management and event operations.
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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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