Secretary - to the Director

# Secretary
- to the Director
- 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/monthDeadline24 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.
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Key responsibilities
According to the vacancy notice, the role centres on the following duties:
* Provide secretarial assistance and administrative support to the Director
* Facilitate organisation of work and coordinate administrative procedures and processes
* Act as interface between the Directorate and other units and DG services
* Manage Director's agenda and outlook mailbox, flag urgent communications
* Organise and coordinate regular and ad hoc meetings, book meeting rooms and logistics
* Welcome visitors, take and transcribe notes, minutes, and routine correspondence
* Prepare and share documents for collaborative working in Teams
* Facilitate coordination of work between Units## Are you eligible?Check these requirements from the notice before investing time in an application:
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Education:
Post-secondary education attested by a diploma, or secondary education attested by a diploma giving access to post-secondary education
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Experience:
Appropriate professional experience of at least three years (if secondary education qualification only)
* Languages: English (C1), French (B2)
* Key

skills:
Strong sense of responsibility, Good planning skills, Attention to detail, Ability to prioritise tasks, Good IT skills, Knowledge of applications and procedures, Collaborative team player, Adaptable, Willing to undertake new challenges, Able to deliver in a timely manner
* Eligibility: Citizen of an EU Member State and enjoy full rights as a citizen; have fulfilled any obligations imposed by applicable laws concerning military service; physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post; produce appropriate character references as to suitability for the performance of the duties## Selection processThe notice describes the following selection steps:
* Submit CV and completed application form
* Selection panel chooses limited number of candidates for interview based on CV and application form## Contract and working arrangementsContract duration: Temporary agent position.
Working arrangements: Flexible working conditions including the possibility of teleworking.
Hiring unit: Directorate-General Human Resources (DG HR), Directorate HR.
C – Careers & Staff Development, Brussels.## Position detailsReference: HR/COM/2026/1908Directorate-General: HR
- Human Resources and SecurityVacancy Notice: Download PDFLast Verified: 11 September 2026## Position overviewThis is the official EU Careers listing for Secretary
- to the Director at European Commission based in Brussels at the AST-SC1 grade level (Temporary Agent). The vacancy reference is HR/COM/2026/1908. It is hosted by HR
- Human Resources and Security, the Directorate-General responsible for this policy area. The role falls under the Human Resources domain.
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