The Role
Lead FIFA's global safety, security, access and accreditation strategy for tournaments. Manage the Safety, Security & Access team, develop operational plans and risk mitigation, collaborate with local and international authorities, deliver training and standards, represent FIFA at international forums, and drive stakeholder engagement to ensure safe, inclusive football events.
Summary Generated by Built In
As the organiser of some of the biggest and most iconic sport events in the world, we lead the way in the sport and event industry.
Join the team and support us on our mission.
Join the team and support us on our mission.
THE POSITION
These are your key tasks:
- Defining and driving FIFA’s global safety, security, access, and accreditation strategy for tournaments and events worldwide.
- Leading and developing the Safety, Security & Access subdivision, including people, resources, priorities, and budgets.
- Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on strategic and operational security matters.
- Collaborating with Local FIFA Subsidiaries, Host Associations, Local Organising Committees, public authorities, venue operators, and international stakeholders to ensure aligned and effective event security operations.
- Overseeing the development and implementation of security concepts, operational plans, inspections, assessments, and risk mitigation measures.
- Continuously reviewing and enhancing FIFA’s security regulations, standards, and procedures to address emerging risks and evolving industry trends.
- Driving collaboration between public and private security stakeholders to ensure integrated and effective security delivery.
- Supporting the development of safe, inclusive, and accessible football environments through partnerships with Confederations and other key stakeholders.
- Leading the development, training, and supervision of FIFA’s Security Officers network.
- Representing FIFA at international institutions and forums, including organizations such as the United Nations, Interpol, the Council of Europe, ASEAN, and the African Union.
- Delivering workshops, conferences, training programs, reports, and presentations that strengthen security capabilities across the FIFA ecosystem.
YOUR PROFILE
We work hard at FIFA.
We are dedicated, ambitious and innovative.
And we respect our values. Always.
For all roles, we seek talented people with an entrepreneurial spirit and a global mindset.
The specific competencies we require for this position are:
We are dedicated, ambitious and innovative.
And we respect our values. Always.
For all roles, we seek talented people with an entrepreneurial spirit and a global mindset.
The specific competencies we require for this position are:
- University degree in Law, Security Studies, or a related field, or equivalent police or military education.
- Minimum 15 years of experience in senior security roles connected to large-scale international sporting events, ideally within football.
- Extensive expertise in event security operations, international security frameworks, and complex risk environments.
- Proven success leading large-scale international projects and working effectively with public and private security authorities.
- Demonstrated experience managing and developing teams in a complex, multicultural environment.
- Strong understanding of football governance, stakeholder management, and the global sports landscape.
- Excellent judgment, decision-making ability, and a high level of accountability.
- Resilient, proactive, solution-oriented, and comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders globally.
- Fluent in English; additional language skills, particularly French, Spanish, Arabic or Portuguese, are highly valued.
- Willingness to travel internationally as required.
PERKS & BENEFITS
The biggest benefit of a career at FIFA is the privilege to work for the beautiful game and create something that matters.
Alongside that privilege, we also offer some extra perks and benefits:
Alongside that privilege, we also offer some extra perks and benefits:
- Health and fitness: Regular football sessions for all abilities, plus on-site gym.
- Home office: Up to two days of home office per week if work permits and home office allowance for all.
- Language courses: Offered to all staff to aid personal and professional growth.
- Continuous learning: We care about your development and encourage internal mobility, offering a variety of training and education to help achieve it.
- Pension: Flexible pension benefits with generous employer contributions.
- Relocation assistance: A dedicated team will be on hand to support your relocation.
- Sustainability: We support all employees using public transport.
- Vacation: Maintain a healthy work/life balance with a generous vacation allowance.
- Volunteering: Make an impact beyond your regular role and bond with colleagues by volunteering with one of our partners.
About
We are FIFA, the global governing body for football.Our vision is to make football truly global, diverse and inclusive, for the benefit of the entire world. The last FIFA World Cup in Qatar in 2022 attracted more than 5 billion viewers and the last FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand in 2023 was the greatest-ever FIFA Women's World Cup that inspired millions of girls and women around the globe. The opportunities for growth are exciting.We are a modern organisation with over 800 passionate employees who are Living Football every day. Our headquarters are based in Zurich, Switzerland, and we have offices in Miami, Paris and Rabat, plus eleven regional offices from New Zealand to India, South Africa, Panama and Paraguay.
Skills Required
- University degree in Law, Security Studies, or related field, or equivalent police or military education
- Minimum 15 years of experience in senior security roles connected to large-scale international sporting events
- Extensive expertise in event security operations, international security frameworks, and complex risk environments
- Proven success leading large-scale international projects and working with public and private security authorities
- Demonstrated experience managing and developing teams in a complex, multicultural environment
- Strong understanding of football governance, stakeholder management, and the global sports landscape
- Excellent judgment, decision-making ability, and a high level of accountability
- Resilient, proactive, solution-oriented, and comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders globally
- Fluent in English
- Additional language skills, particularly French, Spanish, Arabic or Portuguese
- Willingness to travel internationally as required
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The Company
What We Do
FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) is the international governing body for association football, futsal, and beach soccer. It is responsible for organizing major international tournaments, such as the World Cup, and works to grow the game globally, promote inclusivity, and advocate for integrity and fair play. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, it oversees 211 national associations and invests in football development worldwide to ensure the sport remains accessible and beneficial to all.
