Team Leader "Moves, Inventory and Furniture" - European Commission (AST1, Luxembourg)

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.

Key responsibilities

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

• Organise, coordinate and supervise moving and inventory management activities
• Manage and supervise a team assigned to moving and inventory activities
• Organise the team's daily work, allocate tasks, and monitor work carried out
• Plan and coordinate moving operations
• Supervise the movement of furniture, equipment and materials
• Track furniture, equipment and materials in relevant management systems
• Monitor operational delivery of external service providers
• Verify quality and conformity of services provided

Are you eligible?

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

• Education: 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
• Experience: At least three years of appropriate professional experience; at least two years of experience in team management or coordination; experience in the areas of moving operations, logistics, stock management or inventory management
• Languages: French (good co…), English (good co…), German
• Key skills: Strong organisational skills, Coordination and logistics-management skills, Team management and leadership skills, Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously, Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines, Analytical skills, Communication skills (written and oral), Ability to build relationships of trust, Teamwork skills, Autonomy and proactivity
• Eligibility: Must be a citizen of a Member State of the EU and enjoy full rights as a citizen; must have fulfilled any obligations imposed by applicable laws concerning military service; must be physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post; must produce appropriate character references as to suitability for the performance of the duties

Selection process

The notice describes the following selection steps:

• Submit CV and completed application form in a single PDF

Contract and working arrangements

Contract duration: Temporary agent position.

Hiring unit: Unit OIL.03 – Maintenance and Facility Management Luxembourg, Office for Infrastructure and Logistics (OIL) Luxembourg.

Position details

Reference

COM/OIL/2026/1316

Directorate-General

OIL - Infrastructure and Logistics in Luxembourg

Vacancy Notice

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Last Verified

28 August 2026

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for Team Leader "Moves, Inventory and Furniture" at European Commission based in Luxembourg at the AST1 grade level (Temporary Agent). The vacancy reference is COM/OIL/2026/1316. It is hosted by OIL - Infrastructure and Logistics in Luxembourg, the Directorate-General responsible for this policy area. The role falls under the Buildings And Supplies domain.

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. 2OIL/COM/2026/1316 Version: 16/04/2026

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:

temporary agents are recruited to fill vacant positions for a set amount of time 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

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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Team Leader " Moves, Inventory and

Furniture "

Office for Infrastructure and Logistics of the European

Commission in Luxemb ourg

Selection reference: OIL/COM/2026/ 1316

Domain: Buildings and supplies including logistics

Where : Unit OIL.03 – Maintenance and Facility Management Luxembourg

Staff category and Function Group : Temporary agent 2b –Assistant

Grade range: AST1 -3

Publication deadline : 18. 09 .202 6 - 12.00 (Brussels time)

WE ARE

The Office for Infrastructure and Logistics (OIL) Luxemb ourg is an administrative office of the

European Commission employing nearly 430 staff. Our main mission is to provide Commission

staff in Luxemb ourg with a safe, comfortable and efficient working environment while ensuring the

necessary social and logistical infrastructure. OIL also provides services to other European

institutions and bodies located in Luxembourg , with a strong focus on quality and customer service.

Unit OIL.03 is responsible for the management and maintenance of facilities and logistics. Its

activities cover facility maintenance and management logistics and cleaning services , as well as

the financ ial management of related contracts , leases and insurance . The unit also coordinates

local logistical assistance to ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of these services.

WE PROPOSE

We are offering a position for a dynamic and motivated colleague to take on the role of Team

Leader – Inventory and Furniture within the Logistics Sector.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the organisation, coordination and supervision of

moving and inventory management activities. She/He will ensure the organisation, coordination and

proper execution of operations in accordance with established deadlines, security procedures and

priorities of the Unit/Sector.

The role includes managing and supervising a team assigned to moving and inventory activities.

The successful candidate will organise the team’s daily work, allocate tasks, monitor the work

carried out and foster a collaborative working environment. They will ensure the effective flow of

information within the team and compliance with applicable rules and procedures.

The Team Leader will plan and coordinate moving operations, supervise the movement of furniture, 4OIL/COM/2026/1316 Version: 16/04/2026

equipment and materials, and ensure that these are properly tracked in the relevant management

systems. They will also monitor the operational delivery of external service providers within their

area of responsibility, verify the quality and conformity of the services provided, and contribute to

resolving any operational issues encountered.

The successful candidate will ensure the accuracy of inventories, monitor stock levels and update

the relevant databases, in particular the SUMMA inventory and stock -management system.

The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to actively contribute to cross -cutting

projects, including the move to the JMO2 building, which will require close coordination with

numerous internal and external stakeholders. In this context, they will be expected to demonstrate

strong organisational and leadership skills, autonomy, and the ability to manage priorities

effectively, sometimes within tight deadlines.

WE LOOK FOR

We are looking for a candidate with strong organisational, coordination and logistics -management

skills. Experience in the areas of moving operations, logistics, stock management or inventory

management is required.

The successful candidate should possess at least two years of experience in team management or

coordination. She/He must be able to organise work, allocate tasks, monitor activities and support

colleagues in achieving established objectives.

The ideal candidate will be structured, autonomous and proactive, able to manage several tasks

simultaneously, set priorities and meet deadlines, including in demanding situations. She/He should

demonstrate leadership skills, a strong sense of organisation and a results - and service -oriented

approach towards internal clients.

The role requires the ability to build relationships of trust with management, team members and

various internal and external stakeholders. The candidate should be comfortable working in a

multicultural environment and demonstrate strong teamwork skills.

Good analytical and communication skills, both written and oral, are essential, as is a good

command of French and English. Knowledge of German would be an asset. 5OIL/COM/2026/1316 Version: 16/04/2026

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 OIL -03 -EXTERNAL -

[email protected] indicating the selection reference OIL/COM/2026/ 1316 in the subject.

No applications will be accepted after the publication deadline. 6OIL/COM/2026/1316 Version: 16/04/2026

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).

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 Luxembourg. For a worked example see our correction coefficients guide and the EU salaries overview.

Application timeline

This vacancy was first listed on 28 August 2026, today.

The application deadline is 18 September 2026, 20 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 28 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 Luxembourg see our Luxembourg location page; for related vacancies in the Buildings And Supplies field browse our Buildings And Supplies domain page.

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