Administrative Agent

EU Jobs Alert; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybride; EUR 37 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Teleworking

Healthcare

Pension

Résumé du poste

The European Commission is seeking an Administrative Agent (AST-SC1) for the Translation Directorate-General in Brussels. This temporary agent post is part of the Translation domain and is designed to support EU policy making and multilingual communications.

The position offers a basic monthly salary of €3,292–€3,725, with expatriation allowances where applicable, plus benefits including teleworking, healthcare, and pension schemes.

Qualifications

• Eligibility: We strongly encourage applicants from EU Member States (as listed in the notice) to apply.
• Position: Administrative Agent at AST-SC1, based in Brussels, under DGT - Translation.
• Contract: Temporary Agent under EU Staff Regulations; two-year fixed-term with potential extensions.

Description du poste

# Administrative Agent - European Commission (AST-SC1, Brussels)European CommissionECBrussels, Belgium### About European CommissionThe executive branch of the European Union, responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, and managing day-to-day EU business.More about EC on EU Jobs Alert →GradeAST-SC1Contract TypeTemporary AgentSalary Range€3,292 - €3,725/monthDeadline29 September 2026## About this positionThe 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.1Version: 16/04/2026Do 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...Excerpt shown; read the full notice on the official page. The structured breakdown below covers the key facts.## Are you eligible?Check these requirements from the notice before investing time in an application:* Eligibility: 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.## Position detailsReference: DGT/COM/2026/1860Directorate-General: DGT - TranslationVacancy Notice: Download PDFLast Verified: 16 September 2026## Position overviewThis 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 DGT/COM/2026/1860. It is hosted by DGT - Translation, the Directorate-General responsible for this policy area. The role falls under the Translation domain.1Version: 16/04/2026Do 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 childrenWe 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. 2To 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-usSTAFF RECRUITED ON CONTRACTSIn 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 orto perform highly specialised tasks.contract agents may provide additional capacity in specialised fields where aninsufficient 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 categories1Please note that the list of underrepresented Member States may be subject to future amendment based on potential data changes over time.3Version: 16/04/2026 4Version: 16/04/2026 5➢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). 6Officials from the Commission or other Institutions are invited to use the standard channels (Sysper or inter-institutional vacancy portal). 7## Salary at this gradeBasic 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 timelineThis vacancy was first listed on 16 September 2026, today.The application deadline is 29 September 2026, 12 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 16 September 2026.## Where to learn moreFor 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 Translation field browse our Translation domain page.New to EU careers? Our beginner's guide walks through entry routes, EPSO competitions, and what to prepare. For application logistics see application tips and EPSO competitions.## Net pay at this gradeAt step 1 of AST-SC1, gross monthly basic salary on the Secretaries/Clerks grid is €3,292. Eligible expatriate staff add a 16% expatriation allowance on top (roughly €527 per month) before two automatic deductions reduce the taxable base: the joint sickness insurance scheme (JSIS, ~3.6%, €137) and the EU pension contribution (~10.3%, €393). EU community tax (Council Reg. 260/68) is then applied progressively; for the AD7-equivalent band the effective rate sits in the 11 to 13% range, which works out to about €395 per month here.Brussels carries a correction coefficient of 100.0% (Article 64 of the Staff Regulations), so the net is multiplied by 1.00 to reflect the local cost of living. On those assumptions take-home pay is approximately €2,893 per month, or about €34,720 per year, before household and dependent-child allowances, which can add several hundred euros monthly for staff with families. For the exact bracket-by-bracket computation see our net-pay methodology, and our correction coefficients guide for the full duty-station table.## Comparable recent rolesIn the last twenty-four months European Commission (and the wider Commission and agencies family) has filled several adjacent roles at the same AST-SC1 grade level. The most recent comparable vacancies, with their actual application windows:* **Secretary** at European Commission (ENEST - Enlargement and the Eastern Neighbourhood) (published 2026-09-16, closed 2026-09-30)* **Administrative Agent** at European Commission (ENER – Energy) (published 2026-09-16, closed 2026-09-29)* **Secretary to the Head of Unit** at European Commission (DEFIS - Defence Industry and Space) (published 2026-09-11, closed 2026-09-25)* **Secretary - to the Director** at European Commission (HR - Human Resources and Security) (published 2026-09-11, closed 2026-09-24)* **Secretary** at European Commission (HR - Human Resources and Security) (published 2026-09-10, closed 2026-09-25)Pattern recognition matters here: recruiters at the same Directorate-General often re-advertise nearly identical profiles every six to nine months, so candidates who miss one window can typically position for the next one. Browse the live catalog: all AST-SC1 openings, other vacancies at European Commission, more roles in Translation.## Career trajectoryCareer progression for AST-SC1 staff is governed by Articles 44 to 46 of the Staff Regulations (consolidated text on EUR-Lex) and Annex IB on the promotion procedure. Step increases are automatic every two years (Art. 44); grade promotion is competitive, based on the appraisal exercise (Art. 45) and the Career Development Review. For roles at DGT - Translation, AST grades progress one level every three to five years on merit; AD reclassification via a CAST or internal competition is the longer-term route. Article 46 governs the classification at recruitment, which sets the starting step within the grade (usually step 1 for external recruits without prior EU service, step 2 or 3 where relevant professional experience is recognised).Mobility within the institutions is encouraged via the inter-institutional and intra-institutional vacancy publication system: temporary agents who pass the probation period and reservists from EPSO laureate lists can typically apply to internal vacancies after one year of service. Lateral moves between Directorates-General reset the seniority clock for promotion only if the new post carries a different grade.## Language profileBeyond the formal language requirements stated in the vacancy notice, the day-to-day working languages at this employer are English and French in roughly equal measure, with German appearing in some technical files. Internal meetings and most policy drafting in Brussels run in English; French remains the preferred internal language in Luxembourg-based services and parts of DG TRADE.## Application cadenceAcross the past twenty-four months 12 comparable openings with the same grade and Translation signature have been advertised by European Commission or related EU bodies, 12 of them in the last twelve months alone. That cadence (roughly 6.0 per year) suggests a candidate who narrowly misses this competition can reasonably expect a similar profile to reopen within six to nine months.Visit the official European Commission websiteApply on EU Careers**Source:** This job listing was sourced from the officialEU Careers portal (EPSO). First published: 16 September 2026.Salary estimate based on EU Staff Regulations.From the EU Jobs Alert guide**How to land a job at the EU institutions**A walkthrough of EPSO competitions, agency calls, and contract roles, written by our editor.Read the guide →### Interested?Applications are handled through the official EU Careers portal.Apply NowDeadline: 29 Sept 2026