Administrative Assistant - to the Director - European Commission (AST1, Brussels)

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Position details

Reference

SG/COM/2026/1380

Directorate-General

SG - Secretariat-General

Vacancy Notice

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Last Verified

6 August 2026

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for Administrative Assistant - to the Director at European Commission based in Brussels at the AST1 grade level (Temporary Agent). The vacancy reference is SG/COM/2026/1380. It is hosted by SG - Secretariat-General, the Directorate-General responsible for this policy area. The role falls under the Support Staff domain.

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# MAKE A DIFFERENCE - JOIN THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Do you want to help shape the future of the European Union? Make the planet greener,

promote a fairer society, or support businesses and innovation across the EU ? Then come and

work for the European Commission where you can really make a difference!

Commission staff are a diverse group of people, who are motivated to help make Europe – and

the world – a better place. They come from the 27 Member States of the European Union.

Different nationalities, backgrounds, languages and cultures make the Commission a vibrant and

inclusive place to work .

WE OFFER GREAT JOBS AND GREAT WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Interesting and challenging jobs with plenty of opportunities for training and acquiring

new skills and competencies throughout your whole career

• Opportunities to move between different policy areas throughout your career

• A package of flexible working conditions including the possibility of teleworking – we

care about your work -life balance

• A competitive financial package, including comprehensive healthcare , accident and

pension schemes

• A multilingual, multicultural workplace where personal and career development are

strongly promoted

• Multilingual schools for your children

We recruit from a wide range of backgrounds and actively promote diversity and

inclusion:

We do not only recruit political scientists and lawyers but are also looking for all kinds of

profiles, including scientists, linguists , IT experts, data analysts and economists, as well as drivers

and engineers.

We are committed to equal opportunities and to foster ing a rich, diverse and inclusive working

environment. We aim for our workforce to be representative of European society and strongly

welcome applications from all qualified candidates . We actively seek to create a workplace where

each staff member feels valued and respected, can give their best and can develop to their full

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To promote diversity and establish a geographically balanced pool of candidates , we strongly

encourage applicants from Member States which are currently underrepresented in the European

Commission workforce to apply. These Member States are currently Austria, the Czech

Republic, Denmark, the Netherlands, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Luxembourg,

Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Sweden 1. Recruitment will however remain strictly based on the

merits of all applicants and no positions will be reserved for nationals of any specific Member

State.

For more information ec.europa.eu/work -with -us

STAFF RECRUITED ON CONTRACTS

In addition to permanent officials, the European Commission offers non -permanent positions .

There are two categories of non -permanent staff:

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temporary agents are recruited to fill vacant positions for a set amount of ti me or

to perform highly specialised tasks .

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contract agents may provide additional capacity in specialised fields where an

insufficient number of officials is available or carry out a number of administrative or

manual tasks. They are generally recruited for fixed -term contracts (maximum 6 years in

any EU Institution), but in some cases they can be offered contracts for an indefinite

duration (in offices, agencies, delegations or representations).

For more information on different staff categories

> 1Please note that the list of underrepresented Member States may be subject to future amendment based on potential > data changes over time.

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# Administrative A ssistant – to the

# Director

# Secretariat - General ( SG ) of the European Commission

Selection reference: SG /COM /202 6/1380

Domain: Support Staff

Where : SG.E – “Democracy, security & tech nological innovation”, Brussels

Staff category and Function Group : Temporary agent 2b

Grade range: AST1 -3

Publication deadline : 10/08/2026 - 12.00 (Brussels time)

WE ARE

Directorate E in the Secretariat -General provides overall strategic orientation, preparation and

implementation of policy action contributing to EU values, justice, migration, borders, security,

democracy, new technologies and innovation. The Directorate ensures policy coordination in the

internal preparation, the interinstitutional negotiations, and the implementation of proposals and

initiatives in these areas. The Directorate is at the heart of the Commission's policy -making process

from the early stages of planning, up to adoption by the College, then following proposals through

the interinstitutional process from final adoption to implementation. The Directorate is a dynamic,

friendly, supportive and stimulating working environment, focused on delivering results in close

contact with DGs, services and Cabinets, notably directly supporting the Cabinet of the President on

all matters under our remit.

WE PROPOSE

We propose a challenging and interesting position as assistant to the Director, covering

administrative tasks , support to policy coordination and cross -cutting responsibilities. Core tasks

include support to coordination on policy files , drafting minutes, supporting quality control ,

managing interservice consultations, access to documents, supporting planning and reporting,

handling organisation of the Directorate’s agenda, tasks relating to human resources, missions and

budget management , as well supporting the secretariat in maintaining the unit’s functional

mailboxes and databases, including correspondence and document management . The assistant will

have a key role in keeping track of the Directorate ’s workflows and deadlines. As the selected

candidate will have regular contacts with other Directorates, Commission services and Cabinets, t his 4

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position requires good judgement, attention to detail, an efficient way of working , a sense of

initiative , as well as a good level of knowledge and understanding of the work of the Secretariat -

General, notably in the area of policy coordination.

WE LOOK FOR

We ar e looking for a reliable, proactive and service -minded colleague , who wants to contribute as an

active member of a highly motivated team. The ideal candi date is a flexible multi -tasker with very

good organisational, coordination and communication skills , a very good team worker, who is willing

to develop his or her role in line with changing requirements. As well as possessing the standard

administrative, IT and procedural abilities, coordination, organisational and good drafting skills, a

sense of discretion, confidentiality and responsibility are also importa nt prerequisites for this post. A

good understanding of the Commission and in particular the SG’s role and working procedures is an

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HOW TO EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST?

You should send your documents in a single pdf in the following order:

1. your CV 2. completed application form.

Please send these documents by the publication deadline to

SG -DIRECTORATE -E-VACANCIES@ec.europa.eu indicating the selection reference

SG /COM/ 202 6/1380 in the subject.

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## ANNEX

## 1. Selection

➢ Am I eligible to apply?

You must meet the following eligibility criteria when you validate your application :

Our rules provide that you can only be recruited as a temporary agent at the European Commission if you:

General criteria:

• Are a citizen of a Member State of the EU and enjoy full rights as a citizen

• Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by applicable laws concerning military service

• Are physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post

• Produce the appropriate character references as to suitability for the performance of the duties.

Qualifications:

In order to be recruited for this position, you must have at least

• a level of post -secondary education attested by a diploma, or

• a level of secondary education attested by a diploma giving access to post -secondary

education , and appropriate professional experience of at least three years .

Only qualifications issued or recognised as equivalent by EU Member State authorities (e.g. by the

Ministry of Education) will be accepted. Furthermore, before recruitment, you will be required to

provide the documents that corroborate the eligibility criteria (diplomas, certificates and other

supporting documents).

Languages:

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have a thorough knowledge (minimum level C1) of one of the 24 official languages of the

EU 2

• AND a satisfactory knowledge (minimum level B2) of a second official language of the EU,

to the extent necessary for the performance of the duties.

> 2The official languages of the European Union are: BG (Bulgarian), CS (Czech), DA (Danish), DE (German), EL > (Greek), EN (English), ES (Spanish), ET (Estonian), FI (Finnish), FR (French), GA (Irish), HR (Croatian), HU > (Hungarian), IT (Italian), LT (Lithuanian), LV (Latvian), MT (Maltese), NL (Dutch), PL (Polish), PT (Portuguese), RO > (Romanian), SK (Slovak), SL (Slovenian), SV (Swedish).

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➢ What about the selection steps?

The post was published internally within the Commission, inter -institutionally, and brought to the

attention of competition laureates.

In accordance with Article 29 of the Staff Regulations, applications from Commission officials,

officials from other Institutions , and laureates of competitions have priority 3. If these candidates do

not best fit the requirements for the position, the Commission can

Salary at this grade

Basic monthly salary at AST1 runs from €3,754 (step 1) to €4,248 (top step), giving an annual range of roughly €45,048 to €50,976 before tax and allowances. Steps increase automatically every two years; the figures here are taken from the salary grid in the EU Staff Regulations.

Eligible staff posted away from their country of nationality also receive an expatriation allowance worth 16% of basic salary (around €601 per month at step 1 of AST1) together with household, dependent-child, and education allowances where applicable. Take-home pay is then adjusted by the country correction coefficient for Brussels. For a worked example see our correction coefficients guide and the EU salaries overview.

Application timeline

This vacancy was first listed on 27 July 2026, 9 days ago.

The application deadline is 10 August 2026, 3 days from today. Late applications are not accepted, so submit through the official EU Careers portal well in advance.

Last verified against the EU Careers feed on 6 August 2026.

Where to learn more

For full responsibilities, requirements, and career progression at AST1 see our AST1 grade page; for headcount, mission, and other open vacancies at European Commission see the European Commission institution page; for the cost of living, correction coefficient, and other postings in Brussels see our Brussels location page; for related vacancies in the Support Staff field browse our Support Staff domain page.

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