Access Control System Specialist

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UEFA is seeking an Access Control System Specialist to join the Ticketing Access team for UEFA EURO 28 in Nyon, reporting to the Access Control System Manager and coordinating a live interface between the SecuTix ticketing database and venue access control infrastructure. The role blends project management with hands on testing, coordinating interface development, test phases and on site and remote validation, plus inventory and gap analysis of host venue equipment. Requirements include 4-6 years in access control, 1-3 years in international ticketing or events, a Masters in electronic, technology or computer science, advanced MS Office, and intermediate MS Project and Tableau, plus fluent English and willingness to relocate to Switzerland or France. Tips: tailor your CV to emphasize interface projects, testing protocols, vendor management, cross functional teamwork and measurable outcomes, highlight SecuTix or similar systems if possible, and confirm willingness to be onsite with limited remote days.

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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