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About this opportunity
UEFA is hiring a Management Support and Project Coordinator to join its Marketing division in Nyon, Switzerland, starting September 1, 2026. This is a fixed-term contract running until August 31, 2030, working 80-100% capacity. The role sits within the Sponsorship & Licensing and Marketing Activities departments, supporting two department heads and their teams with administrative, budgetary, and project work. The hybrid setup allows up to one day of remote work per week. The day-to-day work splits into three main areas. First, classic executive support: managing diaries, travel, expense claims, and preparing presentations and reports. Second, budget coordination: tracking annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, purchasing, and invoicing for both departments. Third, project delivery: helping run sponsorship workshops, internal team events, and supporting national associations that host UEFA youth national team competitions. You would also help manage digital assets and support UEFA's corporate partnerships in grassroots football, sustainability, medical, and refereeing areas. UEFA, the Union of European Football Associations, is the governing body of European football. Based in Nyon since 1995, it runs the Champions League, Europa League, European Championship, and youth national team competitions across its 55 member associations. The organization employs roughly 700 staff and works with commercial partners, broadcasters, and national federations across the continent. This role puts you at the intersection of football's commercial side and its grassroots development work. Nyon sits on the shores of Lake Geneva, about 25 kilometers from Geneva. It is a small, affluent town with a strong international community thanks to UEFA's presence and proximity to UN agencies. The cost of living is high, especially for housing, but salaries in Switzerland reflect that. The work culture is professional and structured, with English as the working language. International applicants will need a valid Swiss work permit, which UEFA assists with for successful candidates. The region offers easy access to the Alps, excellent public transport, and a mild climate year-round.
Responsibilities
- Manage correspondence, diaries, contacts, travel arrangements, and expense claims for the department heads
- Schedule and prepare meetings, including agendas and materials
- Prepare and maintain presentations, reports, and business documents, including PowerPoint decks
- Manage and maintain SharePoint sites, Microsoft Teams workspaces, filing systems, and document archives
- Provide administrative support to team members as required
- Coordinate annual budget and quarterly forecast submissions for both departments
- Support purchasing, procurement, invoicing, and payment processes
- Liaise with external agencies on budget-related and administrative matters
- Coordinate and support sponsorship, licensing, and supplier workshops, plus team events and other internal events
- Support national associations hosting UEFA youth national team competitions in delivering sponsorship programmes
- Support the Sponsorship & Licensing department in delivering UEFA corporate partnerships across grassroots football, sustainability, medical, and refereeing
- Support UEFA national team competition projects, including workshops, ticketing distribution, and accreditation management
- Support the brand team in managing and organizing digital assets
- Contribute to the execution of other marketing and digital projects
Benefits
- Fixed-term contract at 80-100% workload, offering flexibility in working hours
- Hybrid working model with one remote day per week
- Opportunity to work at the heart of European football governance
- Professional development through exposure to high-level commercial and sporting projects
- Swiss salary and employment conditions, including health insurance and pension contributions
- Support with Swiss work permit and relocation for international candidates
Requirements & Qualifications
- Proven experience in an administrative support or project coordination role, ideally in a corporate or sports environment
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Excellent written and spoken English; additional European languages are an advantage
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
- Experience with SharePoint and Microsoft Teams is preferred
- Budget coordination experience, including forecasting and invoicing, is a plus
- Ability to work independently and proactively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and discretion when handling confidential information
- Willingness to work in Nyon, Switzerland, with up to one day of remote work per week
How to Apply
- Prepare your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience in administrative support, budget coordination, and project delivery.
- Submit your application before the deadline of August 1, 2026.
- Click the Apply button below to submit your application.
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Selection Committee Priorities
- •Academic/Professional Alignment: Ensure your statement explicitly ties your past work in to UEFA — Marketing's strategic goals.
- •Leadership Evidence: Selection panels heavily weigh demonstrated initiative, community impact, or research output.
- •Financial & Language Prerequisites: Confirm if Medium of Instruction (MOI) certificates can substitute for formal standardized language test fees.
