Match Operations Assistant

About the role

The Match Operations Assistant will support UEFA’s stadium administration and match operations for youth competitions and the UEFA Regions' Cup. Working from the Nyon office with limited remote days, you will help ensure that every match runs smoothly and in line with UEFA standards.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, lead and monitor delivery of assigned competition projects, adhering to UEFA standards.
• Maintain an overview of key issues (sporting, security, commercial, political) across matches and resolve open points.
• Support the Match Operations Manager in flagship national team competitions, including UEFA EURO and Women’s EURO.
• Prepare documentation and briefing material for match delegates and managers.
• Assist in organising the biennial match manager workshop and ongoing training.
• Provide on‑call and match‑night support from the UEFA match command centre.
• Represent the Match Operations unit to internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Identify improvement areas and contribute to the review of operational regulations, manuals and tools.

Required profile

• 1–2 years of experience in a complex international environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Fluent English; additional European languages are a plus.
• Willingness to relocate to Switzerland or France.
• Strong analytical mindset, stakeholder management and event‑planning experience.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency with MS Office.
• Familiarity with AI tools and technologies.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on high‑profile European football events.
• Dynamic, multicultural environment within UEFA.
• Professional development and training programmes.