Commercial Sustainability Intern
- Application Deadline: Oct. 25, 2026
- Nyon
- Hybrid
Job information
Division/Unit: UEFA / Social & Environmental Sustainability
Contract type: Maximum-term
Location: Nyon (WFH up to one day per week)
Start date: asap
End date: 30/04/2027
Main goal
UEFA’s mission is to inspire, activate and accelerate collective action to generate social impact and respect for the environment across European football.
The role will support the Senior Commercial Sustainability Expert in implementing the UEFA Football Sustainability Strategy 2030 in collaboration with commercial partners.
The Commercial Sustainability Intern will work in close collaboration with UEFA's sustainability team and other internal and external stakeholders to support the roll-out and review of the commercial sustainability strategy, the management of UEFA sustainability partners' accounts, community and partner engagement projects, marketing intelligence and reporting, and asset development.
Key responsibilities
Commercial sustainability strategy and value creation
• Supporting the roll-out and review of the commercial sustainability strategy
• Contributing to the development of business cases, presentations and briefing materials that demonstrate the benefits and impact of commercial sustainability initiatives
• Helping to identify opportunities to strengthen sustainability integration across UEFA competitions, events and stakeholder activities
Account management and commercial partner sustainability community
• Supporting with account management tasks relating to existing impact partnerships
• Assisting in weekly meetings and steering committee meetings
• Supporting engagement activities with UEFA stakeholders, national associations, leagues, clubs, commercial partners and sustainability experts
• Helping to prepare community initiatives, e.g. workshops, webinars, events and working groups
• Providing project management support
Market intelligence and reporting
• Monitoring sustainability trends, regulatory developments, stakeholder expectations and emerging best practices relevant to sport and entertainment
• Conducting benchmarking and competitor analysis to identify opportunities and innovations that can support UEFA's sustainability ambitions
• Preparing concise research papers, market insights and executive briefings for internal stakeholders
• Contributing to the preparation of reports, dashboards, presentations and performance updates
Operational support
• Providing administrative and organisational support for sustainability initiatives, meetings, events and stakeholder engagements
• Supporting with budgeting, procurement, logistics, agenda planning and documentation processes
• Maintaining project records and supporting effective knowledge management within the team
• Performing project management tasks relating to business and asset development
Great Place to Work
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Participate in organisation-hosted social gatherings
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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:
- Previous experience in sponsorship and account management would be a plus
Education:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in business management, economics, sustainability, environmental sciences, sports management or a related field
Languages:
- English / Proficient
- Knowledge of one or more European languages would be an asset
Other requirements:
- Relocation to Switzerland/France is expected
- Strong interest in sustainability as a driver of organisational value, innovation and stakeholder engagement
- Knowledge of sustainability frameworks, standards, and emerging ESG developments
- Affinity with football and the wider sports industry
- Experience conducting research and analysis and preparing presentations or business reports is 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.
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