EURO Venue Logistics Assistant

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Nyon; Hybrid; CHF 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Global Sports Jobs Limited is seeking a Venue Logistics Assistant to join the VLOG team supporting UEFA EURO 2028 and selected finals. You will help plan, deliver and on-site manage venue logistics across multiple venues and the IBC, including offices, furniture, fencing, storage and staff facilities.

Hybrid work is available with up to one day per week remote. The role requires 1–3 years in event coordination, fluent English, and strong PM skills, with relocation to Switzerland or France

Qualifications

• 1–3 years' experience in event coordination
• Fluent in English
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong project management skills
• Relocation to Switzerland/France expected

Responsibilities

• Act as on-site venue logistics manager for assigned UEFA finals
• Lead planning and coordination of venue logistics services with stakeholders
• Develop operations plans covering offices, workspaces, furniture, fencing, storage and staff facilities
• Coordinate suppliers, stadium representatives and volunteers to meet timelines and budgets
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding and training for venue logistics staff

Skills

Event coordination

Project management

Microsoft Office

English

Job description

About the Role

The Venue Logistics Assistant is a key member of the venue logistics (VLOG) team within Club Competitions Operations & Events / Logistics Operations. The role is responsible for planning and delivering high-quality logistics services for UEFA EURO 2028 as well as selected UEFA finals. It supports a broad range of operational services across competition venues and the international broadcast centre (IBC), including office and furniture set-up, coordination of internal fencing requirements, cleaning services, office supplies, staff break stations, staff transport and other staff-service functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the venue logistics manager on-site for assigned UEFA finals, overseeing the planning, implementation, operation and dismantling of all venue logistics services.
• Lead the planning and coordination of venue logistics services for assigned UEFA finals, working closely with project teams, venues, suppliers and other stakeholders to define requirements and delivery plans.
• Develop and manage venue logistics concepts and operational plans covering offices, workspaces, furniture, fencing, storage and staff facilities.
• Coordinate suppliers, stadium representatives and volunteers to ensure all venue logistics services are delivered in line with project requirements, timelines and budgets.
• Manage budgets, procurement and reporting activities, and contribute to project reviews and debriefs.
• Support the planning and implementation of venue logistics services across the nine venues and the IBC for UEFA Men's EURO 2028.
• Support the recruitment and selection of venue logistics staff, including candidate screening, interview coordination and documentation management.
• Coordinate onboarding activities with internal stakeholders and training programmes for venue logistics managers, including logistics, scheduling and participant management, and support the development, maintenance and delivery of training materials, guidance and operational support.
• Support the planning and coordination of back-of-house furniture requirements across venues, and monitor supplier delivery and timelines, providing on-site support and issue resolution where required.
• Support venue logistics projects, including office planning, vehicle coordination, accreditation requirements and budget management, and contribute to catering, transport and parking operations, as well as project reporting and debrief activities.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• From 1 to 3 years' professional experience in event coordination, covering both pre-event planning and on-site operational delivery, ideally within a multicultural environment.
• Fluent in English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong project management skills.
• Relocation to Switzerland/France is expected.

Preferred Skills

• Studies in project management, international business, event management or sports management would be an advantage.
• Previous experience in sporting events would be an asset.

Workplace

Hybrid working arrangement with the option to work from home up to one day per week.