Job information

Division/Unit: Football / Football Operations
Contract type: Permanent
Start date: 01.04.2026
Application deadline: 05.01.2026

Main goal

The Safety and Security Expert will play a pivotal role in strengthening UEFA’s safety and security capabilities. This position involves managing projects, collaborating extensively with stakeholders and actively helping to shape and implement a strategic approach to safety and security for UEFA competition matches and final tournaments.

Key responsibilities

Acting as a project manager for events of importance to the Safety & Security Operations unit
Advising on venue and event safety and security planning, infrastructure and operations
Negotiating with external partners to reach solutions compatible with UEFA’s regulatory and policy framework
Attending meetings and representing the Safety & Security Operations unit
Liaising with UEFA security officers, internal departments, football clubs, national associations and law enforcement agencies to facilitate collaboration
Developing internal standard procedures
Helping to review safety and security matters in UEFA regulations
Contributing to the preparation of bespoke reports for internal and external stakeholders
Training and developing UEFA and national association safety and security officers to ensure that their performance is up to standard and in line with UEFA’s core values
Monitoring international safety and security developments to identify areas for improvement and innovation

Requirements

Experience:

Minimum 10 years’ experience working in safety and security within a law enforcement agency, club or national association and able to provide references from previous employers
Several years of experience in safety and security project management, ideally within a sports, law enforcement or international organisation
Experience in multi-agency coordination, venue risk assessments and operational command during major sports events
Experience managing safety at major football events and tournaments
Experience delivering training related to safety and security at events

Education:

A safety management certification or diploma or equivalent

Languages:

English / Proficient
Any additional European languages are an asset

Other requirements:

Proactive and adaptable, able to respond quickly to evolving situations and shifting priorities
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, high-risk environment
Experience working with international sports governing bodies on safety and security would be advantageous