Access Control System Specialist
UEFA
3 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Nyon, Switzerland, Nyon, 1260
Job information
Division/Unit: UEFA Events SA / Ticketing
Contract type: Max Term
Location: Nyon (WFH up to one day per week)
Start date: 01/09/2026
End date: 31/07/2029
This role is based at UEFA’s Headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland for the UEFA EURO 28 tournament. If you are looking for roles based in the UK & Ireland, please visit the UK & Ireland 2028 Limited page.
Main goal
Part of the ticketing access team, the Ticketing Access Control Specialist reports to the Access Control System Manager and will follow up with access control providers on the implementation of a live interface between the UEFA ticketing database (SecuTix) and the access control infrastructure at venues.
The role is also responsible for planning, coordinating and following up on software developments, the interface set-up, tests and protocols.
Key responsibilities
- Meeting incumbent access control providers at host venues and presenting UEFA's ticketing access control approach
- Managing providers responsible for the interface development, following up on all test phases
- Coordinating and taking part in access control tests remotely and on-site
- Participating in working visits as required, conducting a full inventory of relevant access control equipment, identifying gaps and potential issues with the system in place at venues
- Helping to define the access control configuration rules
- Working closely with the ticketing venue configuration and mobile ticketing teams to prepare all access control test tickets and all operational and contingency tickets
- Defining and executing an access control test protocol
Requirements
- 4 to 6 years of proven experience with access control equipment
- 1 to 3 years in international ticketing and/or the event industry
- Masters in electronic, technology or computer science
- MS Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Word : Advanced
- MS Project, Tableau: Intermediate
- Advanced Project Management skills
Languages:
- Fluent in English
Other requirements:
- Detail oriented
- Interested in technology and IT solutions
- Strong team player with the ability to work independently
- Relocation to Switzerland/France is expected
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Division/Unit: UEFA Events SA / Ticketing
Contract type: Max Term
Location: Nyon (WFH up to one day per week)
Start date: 01/09/2026
End date: 31/07/2029
This role is based at UEFA’s Headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland for the UEFA EURO 28 tournament. If you are looking for roles based in the UK & Ireland, please visit the UK & Ireland 2028 Limited page.
Main goal
Part of the ticketing access team, the Ticketing Access Control Specialist reports to the Access Control System Manager and will follow up with access control providers on the implementation of a live interface between the UEFA ticketing database (SecuTix) and the access control infrastructure at venues.
The role is also responsible for planning, coordinating and following up on software developments, the interface set-up, tests and protocols.
Key responsibilities
- Meeting incumbent access control providers at host venues and presenting UEFA's ticketing access control approach
- Managing providers responsible for the interface development, following up on all test phases
- Coordinating and taking part in access control tests remotely and on-site
- Participating in working visits as required, conducting a full inventory of relevant access control equipment, identifying gaps and potential issues with the system in place at venues
- Helping to define the access control configuration rules
- Working closely with the ticketing venue configuration and mobile ticketing teams to prepare all access control test tickets and all operational and contingency tickets
- Defining and executing an access control test protocol
Requirements
- 4 to 6 years of proven experience with access control equipment
- 1 to 3 years in international ticketing and/or the event industry
- Masters in electronic, technology or computer science
- MS Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Word : Advanced
- MS Project, Tableau: Intermediate
- Advanced Project Management skills
Languages:
- Fluent in English
Other requirements:
- Detail oriented
- Interested in technology and IT solutions
- Strong team player with the ability to work independently
- Relocation to Switzerland/France is expected
Want to stay updated on our latest job opportunities, events, and behind-the-scenes insights? Join us on LinkedIn.
UEFA welcomes applications from all, actively working to ensure that we are an inclusive employer that finds the best candidate for our positions, regardless of aspects such as sex, gender identification, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity or nationality.