EURO 2028 Access Manager

Job information
Division/Unit: UEFA Tournament Operations/ Venue Operations
Contract type: Maximum term
Start date: 01.08.2025
End date: 31.08.2028
Application deadline: 29.04.2025

Main goal

The EURO 2028 Access Manager (Project Lead) will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive access policies and procedure as well as management plans for all UEFA EURO 2028 venues and related events. This role requires close collaboration with multiple internal and external stakeholders to ensure the smooth and secure flow of vehicles and pedestrians.

Key responsibilities

• Developing and implementing an overarching access strategy for all UEFA EURO 2028 venues and related events (e.g. final draw, logo launch) as well as for the 2026/27UEFA Nations League finals
• Developing and implementing detailed access procedures tailored to each venue, ensuring alignment with overall event objectives and mobility plans as well as compliance with relevant regulations and standards
• Preparing comprehensive flow plans, dot plans, access control posters and presentations that outline the access management plan
• Coordinating the design and implementation of access devices in collaboration with UEFA in-house project teams
• Working closely with the Safety & Security team and other relevant stakeholders to ensure access procedures align with safety and security concepts
• Developing and delivering training plans to inform internal and external stakeholders about access procedures and operations and submitting regular reports and debriefs, including statistical analysis, according to guidelines and deadlines
• Overseeing on-site delivery to ensure compliance with the access strategy
• Continuously evaluating and improving access management processes and procedures by addressing and resolving any issues that arise during events and implementing innovative solutions to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of access management

Great Place to Work

• Enhance your skills with training and professional development opportunities

• Take advantage of remote work options

• Earn performance-based financial rewards

• Get financial support for your health insurance costs

• Park with ease using our free parking spaces

• Travel at a reduced rate with a Swiss rail half-price card

Requirements

Experience:

• more than 7 years of experience experience in access management at a major sport event

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in in sports/event management or similar

Languages:

• English // proficient

Other requirements:

• Proven experience in access management or a related field, preferably within large-scale events
• Strong project management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools for access management and planning
• Language skills: English (proficient), knowledge of French would be an asset
• IT skills: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook

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About UEFA

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.