Job information

 

Division/Unit: Services/Travel, Accommodation & Conferences
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Nyon (up to one day working from home per week)
Start date: 01.10.2026 or as soon as possible
Application deadline: 07.08.2026

 

 

 

Main goal

 

 

The Accommodation Manager leads the planning, contracting and delivery of accommodation services in relation to UEFA national team competitions (NTC) and related events, with a primary focus on UEFA EURO 2028. As well as supervising the accommodation team, the Accommodation Manager serves as accommodation project lead for the events concerned.

 

 

 

Key responsibilities

 

 

Strategic planning and project leadership

 

Leading the accommodation strategy and delivery for teams, officials, VIP guests, partners and staff
Managing project plans, budgets, timelines and risks to ensure successful delivery
Leading and managing relationships with accommodation agencies, hotels, other suppliers and key internal stakeholders to ensure delivery in line with UEFA’s objectives, operational requirements, service standards and project timelines

 

Hotel contracting and procurement

 

Leading hotel sourcing, procurement procedures and hotel selection for tournaments and related events
Negotiating and managing hotel contracts, rates, room inventories and reservation processes
Ensuring that accommodation solutions meet the needs of all stakeholder groups and are contractually compliant
Overseeing the performance of accommodation agencies, hotel and other suppliers to ensure that they fulfil their contractual obligations, provide the agreed service levels and meet all operational requirements

 

Operational management

 

Leading hotel inspections and operational readiness activities
Coordinating accommodation planning with the relevant teams working on different functional areas for events
Overseeing hotel operations, set-ups, operational documentation and service delivery standards
Managing the accommodation programme for officials, VIP guests, partners and staff

 

Event-time operations

 

Leading accommodation operations during tournaments and related events
Managing on-site accommodation teams and resolving operational challenges in a fast-paced environment
Monitoring service delivery, reporting to leadership and overseeing financial reconciliation

 

Leadership and team management

 

Leading, coaching and developing the EURO accommodation team
Managing resources and workloads across project phases and event operations
Supporting the recruitment, onboarding and development of event-time staff

 

 

 

Requirements

 

 

Experience:

 

At least 7 years of experience in accommodation, hospitality, event management or a related field, preferably in the context of international sporting events
Proven experience of managing complex projects and accommodation operations in a fast-paced environment
Experience leading and developing teams
Experience overseeing accommodation delivery through agencies, suppliers or hotel partners for large-scale sporting events or similarly complex environments

 

Languages:

 

English: Proficient
Other requirements:

Relocation to Switzerland/France is expected

Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, deadlines and stakeholders simultaneously
Highly organised, detail-oriented and solution-driven, with the ability to anticipate risks and resolve complex operational challenges
Willingness to travel within Europe/UEFA territory and work irregular hours during events