Euro Central Services Team Leader H/F UEFA

Job information

Division/Unit: Club CompetitionsOperations & Events /Logistics Operations
Contract type: Max-Term
Location: Nyon (WFH up to one day per week)

Start date: 01/02/2027
End date: 31/08/2028

Main goal

The Central Services EURO Team Leader is responsible for assessing, planning and coordinating support service logistics for staff and suppliers working on the UEFA EURO 2028 tournament.

A key focus of the role is to lead needs assessments and oversee the planning and allocation of accommodation. The role is also responsible for coordinating travel arrangements for international staff in collaboration with UEFA's in-house travel agency, ensuring all services are planned and booked ahead of the tournament. During the tournament, the EURO Central Services Team Leader will oversee the change management process, coordinating late requests and managing amendments to pre-booked services to ensure efficient service delivery and operational continuity.

Reporting to the Central Services Senior Manager, the role involves close collaboration with a broad range of internal stakeholders and external suppliers. The successful candidate will contribute to a dynamic team environment while ensuring the effective delivery of essential support services across the tournament.

Key responsibilities

Managing accommodation requirements and changes to travel bookings
Supervising requests from other services
Managing training requirements and related services
Helping to populate, maintain and update the EURO 2028 staffing plan
Providing training and support on the staffing plan database to project leaders and external suppliers
Handling the change management tool, communication lines and the tournament operations hotline
Coordinating, setting up and executing training sessions for the event hotline team
Assisting with the management of the EURO team
Leading the organisation of the UEFA EURO 2028 final draw
Helping colleagues working on other events if required

Requirements

Experience:

from 4 to 6 years experience in project planning, project management or staff logistics for large-scale events
from 4 to 6 years experience working on-site at an international sports event, using event databases and/or working with change management tools

Education:

Master's degree in sports or event management

Languages:

Fluent in English, any other language a plus

Other requirements:

Relocation to Switzerland/France is expected
Project & Budget Management
CRM Management
Advanced Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Adapting and responding to change
Coping with pressures and setbacks
Deciding and initiating action
Following instructions and procedures
Leading and supervising
Planning and organising