Director Safety, Security & Access

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

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:

• 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.