Local Conferences Coordinator

Job information
Division/Unit: Services / Travel, Accommodation & Conferences
Contract type: Permanent
Start date: 01.03.2026
Application deadline: 22.12.2025
Due to end-of-year office closure, candidates will receive feedback in January.

Main goal

Be part of a collaborative team committed to delivering well-organised meetings and events that deliver quality, efficiency and a positive experience for everyone involved.

Responsibilities

Accommodation and facilities coordination

• Acting as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders to assess and organise the logistics of UEFA-organised meetings and conferences
• Planning and coordinating reservations for accommodation and meeting facilities, ensuring all aspects (technical equipment, catering and transport) are aligned with event specifications and quality standards
• Overseeing and aligning timelines and deliverables to ensure full operational readiness and strict adherence to UEFA standards

Event execution and on-site presence

• Representing the coordination function on-site at meetings and conferences, overseeing logistics and resolving issues in real time
• Ensuring seamless event delivery by monitoring service providers, verifying set-ups and maintaining adherence to schedules and quality expectations

Partner and supplier relations

• Building and maintaining strong professional relationships with UEFA partners and suppliers, including hotels, restaurants, transport providers and other vendors
• Negotiating and securing favourable terms with suppliers, balancing cost efficiency with high service standards
• Monitoring supplier performance and implementing continuous improvements to enhance event quality and stakeholder satisfaction

Requirements

• Experience
  • More than five years of experience in a similar position in the hotel or tourism industry or similar

• Education
  • Degree in hospitality or tourism would be an asset

• Languages
  • English / Advanced
  • French / Advanced
  • Knowledge of any other European languages would be an asset

• Other
  • Service-oriented and solution-focused approach
  • Proven ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively across teams
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to communicate effectively across diverse cultures and with a wide range of clients
  • Skilled in prioritising workload to meet deadlines
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Solid understanding of the event, hotel and travel industries
  • Comfortable working with figures and data

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