“At the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission, I can work at the forefront of technology for the common good—a unique combination. 
My team conducts applied research to support EU policies and regulations on AI and digital platforms. 
 
As part of our mission, we have to analyse and understand some of the most advanced AI systems and algorithms, with a tremendous impact on how we perceive the world and interact with one another. In essence, we use science and technology to make the online world safer, and to support the uptake of AI in Europe.”

“I joined the European Commission’s Internal Service for Prevention and Protection at Work (ISPP) in Brussels, in early 2022, but have been working for the Commission for nearly 30 years! I started as a secretary but then passed an Assistant competition in the field of human resources. Since then, I have continued to learn and grow in my career, in line with my centres of interest, namely, people and the environment. In my previous job, I was an occupational health and safety (OHS) auditor but fancied I needed a more practical approach involving more field work. I wanted to contribute to ensuring that my colleagues stay healthy and safe whilst at work, in practical terms.

Back in 2018, I completed successfully a training course as Prevention Advisor (‘Conseiller en Prévention niveau 2’ – Belgium) which gave me a more in-depth insight as to the various fields related to prevention and protection at the workplace. Along with my colleagues, I’m expected to carry out OHS risk assessments, develop prevention measures, advise on fire prevention, psychosocial risk management, ergonomics, the use of equipment and substances and contribute to wellbeing at work in general, to name but a few of my interesting and challenging tasks.

In my job, there are never two days that are the same: I can be drafting procedures in the morning and carrying out an annual fire drill in the afternoon! I work in a wonderful and friendly team and was made welcome from day one. We look out for each other and Commission services trust and seek our expertise.

There is an interinstitutional network of OHS services to exchange on best practices and keep us up to date with latest developments or threats to people’s health and safety at work. Given the recent consequences of the pandemic and the new ways of working, occupational wellbeing is high on the agenda and plenty of challenges lie ahead. So apply for this competition and be part of the change for the better!”

“I currently work at the European External Action Service (EEAS) in the Field Security Division. My Division is responsible for providing security services to EU Delegations around the world. I’m the team leader for Asia & Pacific region. My main role consists of coordinating a team of security professionals located in Headquarters (HQ) and 15 Regional Security Officers, posted in Delegations from Afghanistan to Fiji.  In the past, I was also deployed in EU Delegations as Regional Security Officer. I have a Master’s Degree in Law and have also pursued several technical studies on security management, including several security training courses during my former life as a civil servant in the Spanish military and police. What I like the most in my job is that I am able to provide tangible and direct support to so many colleagues posted in Delegations, allowing them to operate safely in the field and to achieve EU goals. My job is highly demanding but satisfaction for delivering is always a plus! There are many advantages to working in an international environment. The one that I like the most is that in my 6 years in the EU institutions I have travelled to almost 15 countries, some of them I would have never had visited otherwise. I  encourage security professionals to apply for this job. You will have opportunities to work both in HQ and in the field, in any of our Delegations around the world, having a real impact on the safety and security of our colleagues.“

“After having lived in all five continents and in so many different countries, I can say that Brussels is a great place for living. You can chose to be close to the more urban part of the city or to its greener areas. There is definitely a part of Brussels that will fit with your personal taste. It is a safe place for living, with plenty of opportunities for families, teenagers, and pets :)”

“After 7 years as an employee of an external company and with a temporary assignment afterwards in the security of the European Parliament, a new world opened up to me.

In 2014, I had the opportunity to take part in an EPSO competition to become a member of the European Parliament's security team as an official.

As Site Coordinator in Brussels, the main tasks are to ensure the safety and protection of people and property on the Brussels site and to control access to European Parliament buildings and facilities. Assignments for other sites of the European Parliament make the work even more interesting.

Every day the work changes, no two days are alike. The challenges and missions are very varied. So, the job is definitely not boring.

The team is very multicultural, I have colleagues from all over Europe. My colleagues are complementary because there are many different experiences in the field of security, which helps me to carry out my missions.

After 10 years, I am very happy for having taken the step towards a life in the European institutions. If I had known, I would have made the decision sooner.

I advise everyone to keep an eye on EPSO and seize the opportunity to join the family of the European public service.”

“I have been working in the security service of the European Parliament for 7 years now, first as an Advisor to the Director for Security Operations and then as Head of Unit.

Our missions are very diverse around the main objective of ensuring the security of the buildings and of their occupants.

We are a big team of professionals - men and women! - of many different nationalities and with experience in different areas of security, from national services (like law enforcement or military) or private security companies.

It is a very dynamic environment, challenging but also enriching. We have every-day contacts with colleagues, visitors and politicians who speak different languages and have different needs and expectations as far as security measures are concerned.”

“My name is Iolanda and in am glad that the European Parliament offered me the possibility to develop my career in the field of security and safety. In 2013 my professional background as a police officer allowed me to start the most interesting work adventure in Brussels as a contract agent for the Directorate-General for Security and Safety.

In 2014, a new opportunity came along; the EPSO competition for becoming a security official of DG SAFE offered me the possibility to prove my professionalism and allowed me to share all my knowledge and skills with my new colleagues.

My tasks as a security coordinator gave me the possibility to work with a large number of colleagues that had different backgrounds in police, gendarmerie, military and private security companies and together we have managed to develop a security culture within the institution.

The multicultural environment granted me the chance to further develop my skills and strengthen my understanding of security.

This is the result of having the opportunity to apply for the EPSO competition.

I can say now that it was a life-changing decision to come to Brussels, to prove to myself that no barriers can come in the way of my dreams and that with work and devotion I am able to be successful and have my “dream job”.

P.S. Stay positive and go for it!”

“For me Luxembourg has so much to offer.

A multitude of cultures and nationalities which makes it a playground for anyone interested in languages and foreign habits. It’s easy to arrive in a country that is so used to welcoming people from practically everywhere. This goes for Luxembourgers and expats alike and for the public services too: At Ville de Luxembourg you can be served in French, German, Luxembourgish, Portuguese and English.

It’s a wealthy country with free public transportation. Despite its modest size, Luxembourg has a rich cultural offer and magnificent nature with hills, rivers and forests aplenty. Geographically, Luxembourg is also well placed as a starting point for exploring the neighbouring countries. You can reach the Vosges by car in 2 hours and the Alps in less than 6. In the ‘Grande Région’ nearby cities like Trier and Metz offer different atmospheres, and you can take the TGV train to Paris from Luxembourg.

I have a passion for cycling, and I appreciate the terrain, good roads and the ever-expanding net of bicycle lanes. When I ride my bike, I often visit 3 countries in less than 2 hours which is something my friends back in Denmark find quite extraordinary. A ride along the Vallée des 7 Chateaux or the Luxembourgish Ardennes always puts me in a good mood.“

“Luxembourg was for me a first-choice decision. I thought of it as an excellent location for my next career step, a place where I could continue learning and improving professionally. Being passionate about communication and languages, a position as Public relations officer for the translation service of the European Parliament in a city globally recognised for its excellence in multilingualism came as a perfect match. For linguistic professionals, Luxembourg is THE European capital where one can find interesting job opportunities at the EU institutions.

Luxembourg combines the benefits of a capital with those of a small town. It is very green, family-friendly and multicultural. A quiet and safe place where one can practice a wide variety of sports, enjoy music and arts, and take advantage of the proximity of other countries. Dwellers can choose between the slow- or the fast-paced versions of the city.

I have only been here for some months, but enough to hear from several people that Luxembourg can only grow on you.”

"My name is Miguel. I have been working at the European Parliament for more than 20 years, the last 6 as Head of the Financial Management System (FMS) Competence Centre Unit.

The main mission of our unit is to implement and maintain IT applications based on the SAP S/4HANA platform. These applications cover the following different areas: budget execution, financial and cost accounting, procurement, inventory management, MEP salaries, allowances and pensions calculations, and managerial reports.

After the deployment of FMS, tool that makes use of FM, MM and FI SAP modules, our multinational team rolled out a new reporting platform based on BW4HANA. Another current project we are now working on is the deployment of new applications using SAP HCM.

If you want to be part of this dynamic team managing the main SAP IT projects of the European Parliament and make a career in the European institutions, our unit is your place."