ESA Academy Training Administrator - European Space Agency (Redu)

About this position

The summary below is published by European Space Agency on the official vacancy notice. Our own analysis — salary realism, comparable openings, career trajectory, language profile — follows further down the page.

Key responsibilities

According to the vacancy notice, the role centres on the following duties:

• Manage the planning, coordination, implementation and continuous improvement of ESA Academy Training activities
• Manage the end-to-end preparation, delivery and follow-up of training sessions
• Oversee the development and evolution of the training portfolio
• Coordinate development and quality assurance of training content
• Manage trainers, lecturers and subject matter experts
• Manage digital learning resources and e-learning activities
• Coordinate services, contracts, trainees and early-career professionals
• Support training infrastructure and learning platforms

Are you eligible?

Check these requirements from the notice before investing time in an application:

• Education: Master's degree in a relevant domain required; alternatively, bachelor's degree with an additional four years of relevant professional experience may be considered
• Experience: Eight years of relevant professional experience required with master's degree; or four additional years of relevant professional experience with bachelor's degree. Practical experience in managing training, educational or professional development programmes in an international environment required.
• Key skills: Experience in training and educational activities, Knowledge of e-learning and blended learning, Programme and contract management, Stakeholder management, Learning management systems and digital learning environments, Programme monitoring and reporting, Presentation and report-writing skills, Ability to coordinate multiple activities simultaneously, Management of interfaces with experts, service providers and partner organisations

Contract and working arrangements

Contract duration: 4 years, renewable up to a possible maximum duration of 8 years.

Working arrangements: On-site at ESEC, Redu, Belgium.

Hiring unit: ESA Academy Unit of the ESA Education Office in the Human Resources Department.

Position details

Reference

1444861833

Last Verified

18 October 2026

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for ESA Academy Training Administrator at ESA based in Redu (Other). The vacancy reference is 1444861833.

Job Requisition ID:20944

Date Posted:6 October 2026

Closing Date:27 October 2026 23:59 CET/CEST

Publication Method:Internal & External

Directorate:Resources and Services

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This is a fixed-term appointment with an initial duration of 4 years. Depending upon performance and organisational needs, the appointment may be extended up to a possible maximum duration of 8 years.

Location ESEC, Redu, Belgium

Description

You will work within the ESA Academy Unit of the ESA Education Office in the Human Resources Department. The ESA Academy is ESA’s flagship programme for university students and early-career professionals, combining training, project experience and engagement activities to support career readiness in the space sector. Through its training, projects and engagement activity areas, the ESA Academy provides practical learning opportunities, exposure to space professionals, and hands-on experience complementing academic education.

The training activity area delivers a broad portfolio of onsite, online and hybrid learning opportunities covering technical, scientific and professional subjects relevant to the space sector. These activities are developed and delivered in cooperation with ESA experts, industry, academia and other partners, and are increasingly complemented by digital learning resources and e-learning solutions.

In this role, you will be responsible for the management, coordination and continuous development of the ESA Academy training programme.

Duties

- Manage the planning, coordination, implementation and continuous improvement of ESA Academy Training activities - Manage the end-to-end preparation, delivery and follow-up of training sessions - Oversee the development and evolution of the training portfolio - Coordinate development and quality assurance of training content - Manage trainers, lecturers and subject matter experts - Manage digital learning resources and e-learning activities - Coordinate services, contracts, trainees and early-career professionals - Support training infrastructure and learning platforms - Maintain relations with universities, research organisations and industry - Contribute to outreach and communication - Monitor programme performance and prepare reports - Support budget preparation and procurement activities - Support other ESA Education Office activities as required

Technical competencies

Experience in training and educational activities

Knowledge of e-learning and blended learning

Programme and contract management

Stakeholder management

Learning management systems and digital learning environments

Programme monitoring and reporting

Presentation and report-writing skills

Behavioural competencies

Education and professional experience

A master’s degree in a relevant domain is required for this post together with eight years of relevant professional experience. Alternatively, candidates with a bachelor’s degree and an additional four years of relevant professional experience may be considered.

Additional requirements

You should have practical experience in managing training, educational or professional development programmes in an international environment. Experience with digital learning solutions, online training delivery and the coordination of training activities involving multiple stakeholders would be an asset.

You should be familiar with modern learning technologies and digital learning environments. Experience with learning management systems, data analysis and reporting tools, including Power BI, would be an asset.

You should be able to coordinate multiple activities simultaneously, manage interfaces with experts, service providers and partner organisations, and ensure high-quality service delivery.

Familiarity with procurement activities, contract follow-up, and the European higher-education environment would be considered assets. Knowledge of the space sector would be advantageous.

Application timeline

This vacancy was first listed on 18 October 2026, today.

The application deadline is 27 October 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 18 October 2026.

Where to learn more

For headcount, mission, and other open vacancies at ESA see the ESA institution page; for the cost of living, correction coefficient, and other postings in Redu see our Redu location page.

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