Contract: Fixed-term | September 2026 - Summer 2028
About UK & Ireland 2028 Limited
UK & Ireland 2028 Limited is the local organising committee responsible for delivering UEFA EURO 2028 across the UK & Ireland. We work on behalf of the five Football Associations and in partnership with governments, host cities, stadiums and delivery partners to plan and deliver the tournament safely, inclusively and to world-class standards.
About UEFA EURO 2028
UEFA EURO is one of the world’s largest sporting events. In 2028, it will be hosted across multiple cities in the UK & Ireland, requiring large-scale coordination across transport, infrastructure, stadiums and public services. UEFA owns the tournament and sets requirements; UK & Ireland 2028 Limited is responsible for delivering it locally.
The Role
The Safety and Security Workforce Project Analyst provide analytical, modelling, and data-driven support to the safety and security leadership team for Euro 2028. While workforce planning will be the initial primary focus, this role will also support additional special projects and initiatives across the safety and security function, ensuring that strategic decisions are evidence-based, risks are understood, and operational effectiveness is maximised.
What you’ll be doing
* Analyse workforce requirements, qualifications, geographic distribution, and training needs in support of the Safety and Security Workforce Manager.
* Develop forecasting and predictive models to optimise staffing levels, resource allocation, and deployment strategies.
Support for Special Projects
* Provide analytical and data-driven support for a variety of safety and security special projects, which may include, Cyber Security evaluation modelling, threat and risk modelling, training ans skills mapping and analysis.
* Collect, clean, and interpret data to provide actionable insights for these projects.
Trend Analysis & Risk Identification
* Monitor historical, real-time, and predictive data to identify trends in resource availability, and operational risks.
* Highlight potential issues, risks, or inefficiencies and make data-supported recommendations to senior management.
* Produce dashboards, reports, and visualisations to present insights clearly to the Safety and Security management and other stakeholders.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
* Work closely with internal teams, government agencies, and other event stakeholders to gather and verify data relevant to workforce and special projects.
Operational Monitoring and Evaluation
* Develop processes and tools that support the coordination, monitoring and evaluation of live safety and security operations.
What we’re looking for
Knowledge & Experience
* Proven experience in data analysis, workforce planning, or operational analytics within security, law enforcement, or event management contexts.
* Experience supporting special projects with measurable outcomes in safety, security, or risk management environments.
* Experience in dealing with senior stakeholders such as Government departments to identify and obtain data.
How you’ll succeed
* Adaptable– responds positively to change.
* Collaboration– works effectively with others.
* Explainer– communicates clearly and simply.
* Performance Focus– delivers high-quality work on time.
* Personal Responsibility– takes ownership.
* Positive Impact– maintains a constructive approach.
* Pride– produces work to a high standard.
Why apply?
We offer a competitive salary and benefits (including 25 days holiday, pension and private medical insurance), alongside the opportunity to be part of a landmark international sporting event.
Location & Working Pattern
Based at Wembley Stadium, with travel across the UK & Ireland as required.
* 2026: 3 days/week onsite
* 2027: 3–4 days/week onsite
Everyone is welcome
We’re hiring for excellence through inclusion
We’re building a skilled, values-led workforce that reflects the diversity of the UK and Ireland. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and don’t expect a traditional career path. We’re happy to make reasonable adjustments—please contact careers@uki2028.com. All roles are subject to appropriate DBS checks.
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