Team Leader - European Commission (AD5, Brussels)
About this position
The summary below is published by European Commission on the official vacancy notice. Our own analysis — salary realism, comparable openings, career trajectory, language profile — follows further down the page.
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, languages and cultures make the Commission a vibrant and inclusive
working place.
WE OFFER ATTRACTIVE WORKING CONDITIONS AND MUCH MORE:
• Interesting and challenging positions with plenty of opportunities for training and
acquiring new skills and competencies over your whole career ;
• Opportunities to try several areas of work throughout your career;
• Flexible working conditions and the possibility of teleworking – we care about your
work -life balance;
• A competitive financial package, including comprehensive sickness, accident and
pension schemes;
• Multilingual schools for your kids;
• We are also proud to be an equal opportunity employer and promote diversity and
inclusion .
We recruit from a wide range of backgrounds :
We are not only recruiting political scientists and lawyers but also looking for all kinds of
profiles, including natural scientists, linguists and economists, as well as drivers and engineers .
For more information ec.europa.eu/work -with -us .STAFF RECRUITED ON CONTRACTS
In addition to permanent officials, the European Commission often recruits non -permanent
staff. 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).
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Position details
- Reference
- PMO/COM/2026/1509
- Directorate-General
- PMO - Office for the Administration & Payment of Individual
- Vacancy Notice
- Download PDF
- Last Verified
- 23 July 2026
Position overview
This is the official EU Careers listing for Team Leader at European Commission based in Brussels at the AD5 grade level (Temporary Agent). The vacancy reference is PMO/COM/2026/1509. It is hosted by PMO - Office for the Administration & Payment of Individual, the Directorate-General responsible for this policy area. The role falls under the Information Technology domain.
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, languages and cultures make the Commission a vibrant and inclusive
working place.
WE OFFER ATTRACTIVE WORKING CONDITIONS AND MUCH MORE:
• Interesting and challenging positions with plenty of opportunities for training and
acquiring new skills and competencies over your whole career ;
• Opportunities to try several areas of work throughout your career;
• Flexible working conditions and the possibility of teleworking – we care about your
work -life balance;
• A competitive financial package, including comprehensive sickness, accident and
pension schemes;
• Multilingual schools for your kids;
• We are also proud to be an equal opportunity employer and promote diversity and
inclusion .
We recruit from a wide range of backgrounds :
We are not only recruiting political scientists and lawyers but also looking for all kinds of
profiles, including natural scientists, linguists and economists, as well as drivers and engineers .
For more information ec.europa.eu/work -with -us .STAFF RECRUITED ON CONTRACTS
In addition to permanent officials, the European Commission often recruits non -permanent
staff. There are two categories of non -permanent staff :
> •
temporary agents are recruited to fill vacant positions for a set amount of ti me or
to perform highly specialised tasks .
> •
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 .•
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Salary at this grade
Basic monthly salary at AD5 runs from €6,153 (step 1) to €6,961 (top step), giving an annual range of roughly €73,836 to €83,532 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 €984 per month at step 1 of AD5) 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 20 July 2026, 2 days ago.
The application deadline is 31 July 2026, 7 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 23 July 2026.
Where to learn more
For full responsibilities, requirements, and career progression at AD5 see our AD5 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 Information Technology field browse our Information Technology domain page.
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Net pay at this grade
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Source: This job listing was sourced from the official EU Careers portal (EPSO). First published: . Salary estimate based on EU Staff Regulations.