Administrative Agent - European Commission (AST-SC1, 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.

Are you eligible?

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

• Languages: English (C1), French (B2)

Position details

Reference

HR/COM/2026/1591

Directorate-General

HR - Human Resources and Security

Vacancy Notice

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Last Verified

24 July 2026

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for Administrative Agent at European Commission based in Brussels at the AST-SC1 grade level (Temporary Agent). The vacancy reference is HR/COM/2026/1591. It is hosted by HR - Human Resources and Security, the Directorate-General responsible for this policy area. The role falls under the Eu’S Internal And External Security 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 fostering 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 potential. 2HR/COM/2026/1591

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 time 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 Agent

# Directorate-General Human Resources and Security (DG HR) of the European Commission

Selection reference: HR/COM/2026/1591

Domain*: EU’s internal security

Where : Unit HR.DS.002 – “Security of Representations“, Brussels

Staff category and Function Group : Temporary agent 2b/2d – Administrative agent

Grade range: SC1-SC2

Publication deadline : 10.08.2026 - 12.00 (Brussels time)

WE ARE

The Commission’s Security Directorate is part of the Directorate-General for Human Resources and Security and in charge of the institution’s internal security policy. The role of the Security Directorate is to ensure that, in all its places of activity in the EU, people, assets and information are adequately protected against security and safety risks. Under the direct supervision of the Security Director, the sector DS.002 deals with and provides advice related to the security of the Commission Representations based in the capitals of the EU Member States and some smaller regional offices. In most sites, the premises are shared with the European Parliament’s Liaison Offices (EPLOs), and in these cases they are named Houses of Europe. The functions are characterized by various coordination activities on site and remotely with the European Parliament, the Commission DGs and other stakeholders.

WE PROPOSE

HR.DS.002 is seeking to hire one Administrative Agent whose overall task will be to coordinate under the guidance of the Head of Sector the implementation of security measures, the risk management plans and crisis management arrangements in the Representations / Houses of Europe and to provide assistance to management and staff members concerned.

The position will consist of:

- managing various projects, from drafting the security concept and defining requirements, through

studies, tendering processes, implementation of works, up to final acceptance;

- participating in meetings, draft minutes, creating photographic reports with configuration layouts

on-site, and providing technical and financial reporting to the hierarchy;

- verifying the conformity of implementation with specifications, plans and schedules; analysing

execution plans and technical data sheets; checking progress states, validating prices, and

quantities implemented;

- organising and actively participating in inspections and address any issues arising;

- ensuring proper handover and follow up intervention of maintenance services. Keeping updated 4HR/COM/2026/1591

the security dossiers of the Representations;

- coordinating regularly with the Head of Sector, share information within the team and the other

sectors/units in the own DG,

WE LOOK FOR

We are looking for a structured and thorough colleague who is comfortable in using recent IT technologies (including AI) and office automation tools (Word and Excel) in classified environment, who is available for frequent travelling and has (very) good oral and writing skills in English (C1) and French (B2).

S/he should have a job-related experience of at least 3 years, relevant technical education would be an advantage.

The successful candidate:

- must have a working knowledge of risk analysis and management;

- must have knowledge of main security and crisis protocols, standards and norms in the EU institutions;

- must have sound knowledge of procurement and contract management.

The security agent must either be a holder of a valid security clearance up to the level of "SECRET UE/EU SECRET" or be willing to undergo the national security vetting procedure. 5HR/COM/2026/1591

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 [email protected]

indicating the selection reference HR/COM/2026/1591 in the subject.

No applications will be accepted after the publication deadline. 6HR/COM/2026/1591

## 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.

 What about the selection steps?

The post was published internally within the Commission, inter-institutionally, and brought to the attention of competition laureates.

> 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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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 recruit a temporary agent.

For temporary agents under Article 2(a) of

Salary at this grade

Basic monthly salary at AST-SC1 runs from €3,292 (step 1) to €3,725 (top step), giving an annual range of roughly €39,504 to €44,700 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 €527 per month at step 1 of AST-SC1) 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 17 July 2026, 9 days ago.

The application deadline is 10 August 2026, 13 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 24 July 2026 (2 days ago).

Where to learn more

For full responsibilities, requirements, and career progression at AST-SC1 see our AST-SC1 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 Eu’S Internal And External Security field browse our Eu’S Internal And External Security domain page.

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