Personal Assistant to the Chief Football Officer

Department: Professional Football

Location: Zurich

Description

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.

The Position

The Personal Assistant of the Chief Football Officer provides high-level organisational, administrative, and logistical support to the Chief Football Officer, ensuring the efficient functioning of the office and smooth coordination across the division.

These are your key tasks:

• Provide comprehensive day-to-day support to the Chief Football Officer, including diary, travel, and expense management.
• Coordinate and follow up on tasks, requests, and deadlines to ensure efficient workflows and timely decision-making.
• Maintain sound administrative procedures with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Organise and oversee logistics for internal and external meetings, including room bookings, agendas, materials, and minutes.
• Plan and coordinate complex travel schedules, event logistics, and on-site assistance during tournaments and international events.
• Support protocol arrangements and event management as required.
• Draft, review, and manage correspondence, reports, presentations, and official communications.
• Manage the flow of information internally and externally to ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and timeliness.
• Liaise effectively with internal departments, external partners, and key stakeholders, maintaining strong professional relationships.
• Provide administrative and operational support for division-wide projects and FIFA tournaments.
• Review and improve internal processes to enhance organisational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support other departments with ad-hoc administrative tasks when required.

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.

Competencies

The specific competencies we require for this position are:

• Minimum of 3–5 years of administrative experience.
• Proven experience working directly with C-suite executives, with a clear understanding of executive-level dynamics and demands.
• Experience in an international sports organization, with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in major international sporting events, with demonstrated knowledge of project structures, event planning, and event project management processes.
• Experience in protocol matters and managing high-profile guests.
• Experience in legal and finance-related administrative work.
• University degree or specific higher education.
• Fluent in English and German.
• Proficiency in any other language – in particular Spanish – is an asset.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Flexibility to travel.
• Client-oriented mindset with an efficient, solution-driven approach.
• Strong analytical abilities, with the capacity to quickly understand new topics and propose tailored solutions.
• Outstanding administrative and organisational skills, with meticulous attention to detail and high-quality standards.
• Football knowledge and sensitivity to the cultural and sporting context of the game.
• A positive and flexible attitude, able to support across administration, operations, and concept development.
• Proven ability to prioritise and manage a diverse workload independently, while remaining proactive, reliable, and punctual.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; diplomatic, collaborative, and professional in all interactions.
• Resilient under pressure, with the ability to maintain composure in high-demand situations.
• Willingness and flexibility to work irregular hours and travel when required.
• High integrity, discretion, and trustworthiness, with a strong sense of responsibility.
• Political and multicultural sensitivity, able to represent FIFA with professionalism and respect.
• Friendly, approachable, and a true team player.

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:

• 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.

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