FAQs

It’s natural that an organisation like UEFA will attract a lot of football fans, who dream of turning their passion into their profession. While we fully encourage this, and some roles do require a level of knowledge of the game, we would never discourage a non-football fan from applying. Indeed, professionals from businesses or sectors outside of football often bring fresh ideas and diverse, different approaches.

First and foremost, we seek great people, with the right skills and experience to do the job, who are motivated to help football succeed. So, if you think you have something special that you can bring to UEFA, whether you’re a football fan or not, we always encourage you to apply regardless.

And, of course, we always welcome the chance to convert you into another passionate fan!

We also welcome applications from individuals newly arrived in Switzerland who possess a Swiss "S" permit.

Yes, we are regularly on the lookout for promising young talent and all our internship opportunities are advertised in our ‘Jobs at UEFA’ section. Internships usually last approximately six months and are always paid. Click here to learn more about internships.

All applications and interviews are conducted in English.

On average, the recruitment process takes between six weeks and two months from application to final decision.

Interview questions typically focus on your skills and capabilities, expectations (yours and ours) regarding the role, the requirements of the position, your personality and behavioural competencies.

Yes: candidates who reach the second round receive detailed feedback with an honest explanation of why they were not selected. Candidates who are unsuccessful in the first round are notified, but due to the high volume of applications, we do not provide detailed feedback at that stage.

For major tournaments, applications typically open from between two years to eight or nine months before the event.

For on-site delivery roles, we collaborate with local organising structures to recruit venue staff.

While we are very open to applications from outside the EU/EFTA, it’s important to note that we are subject to restrictions from the Swiss government in this respect. In simple terms, to hire from outside the EU, we must first prove that we were not able to find any other candidate who met the job requirement within Europe. If we can prove this, we must then apply for one of a very limited number of non-EU working permits issued within our canton (Swiss county/state) each year.

These restrictions make it harder, but we nonetheless encourage you to apply if you think you’re a great candidate. We love the addition of new cultures, new ideas and diverse backgrounds to our workforce, and as evidenced by the many non-EU staff currently working within the organisation, it isn’t impossible. Find out more here.

For non-EU candidates, UEFA will request the visa on your behalf.

For EU candidates, we will obtain a work permit on your behalf, as well as offering guidance and support.

Yes. Employees are expected to reside either in Switzerland or in neighbouring France.

This is dependent on the role. While experience in football or events can be beneficial, it is not a requirement. We encourage candidates from diverse professional backgrounds to apply.

Required skills vary by role. We recommend reviewing:

Our Values page 

Our UEFA administration page 

Our Life at UEFA page 

UEFA allows WFH under specific conditions:

• Employees are entitled to one WFH day per week.
• Employees must work from their residence in Switzerland or neighbouring France due to taxation and social security regulations.
• WFH days must be approved in advance by your line manager.

Transitioning to a “second career” can be a real challenge for any athlete.

At UEFA, we recognise this challenge and that’s why, through the UEFA Academy, we train professional players to become club executives, sporting directors, recruiters, TV pundits and sports agents. Our programmes help active players gain the right knowledge and confidence to be as successful off the pitch as they were on it.

The UEFA Career Transition Programme (UEFA CTP) helps players identify their strengths off the pitch and work on their individual career plans. The UEFA Certificate in Football Management – Players’ Edition (100% online) is ideal for active players who want to develop football management skills while still competing. The UEFA Executive Master for International Players (UEFA MIP) helps former international players build their profile and network to thrive as football executives once they hang up their boots.

Discover all our programmes and find the right one for you at uefaacademy.com.