Match Operations Specialist

Job informationDivision/Unit: Football / Football OperationsContract type: PermanentStart date: 01.12.2025Application deadline: 01.11.2025Main goalLead the delivery of key UEFA club competition match operations projects and provide club competition match operations support.Key ResponsibilitiesPlanning, implementing and monitoring the delivery of club competition match operations projects to the required standard including but not limited club onboarding (centralised and non-centralised phases), coordination of updates to regulations and manuals, coordination of assigned working groups and workshopsRepresenting the club competition match operations team internally and externallyDeveloping a cross-functional strategy for incident management and resolutionEnsuring coordination of match information with the Safety and Security unitProviding UEFA match officers and venue teams with on-call and matchnight support from the UEFA Match Command Centre and assisting the Crisis Management Group in emergency situations, facilitating the internal decision-making process, ensuring smooth consultation procedures and coordination between those on-site and at UEFA headquarters, and providing clear instructions to those on-siteIdentifying potential improvements and establishing strategies for the continuous development of match operations deliveryContributing to the review and development of key operational materials Supporting colleagues in the Football Operations unit as required RequirementsExperienceAt least 5 years in event organisation, sports management and project coordinationAt least 5 years at a professional football clubEducationBachelor's in a relevant fieldLanguagesEnglish / ProficientFluency in other European languages would be an assetOtherDetailed working knowledge of the professional sports environmentAbility to build strong internal and external relationshipsExperience in major event planning and deliveryExcellent problem-solving skills and diplomacyExtensive experience of Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint and Project Management toolsProven communication skills and ability to deliver high-quality reports and presentationsWant to stay updated on our latest job opportunities, events, and behind-the-scenes insights? Join us on LinkedIn.UEFA welcomes applications from all, actively working to ensure that we are an inclusive employer that finds the best candidate for our positions, regardless of aspects such as sex, gender identification, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity or nationality. , Publish to LinkedIn