Why work in the EU?

Working for the European Union can be one of the most satisfying and rewarding careers in Europe. The EU civil service is not just a career, it is a lifetime of different, challenging and rewarding jobs. There are a wide variety of roles available to you as an EU civil servant, one year you could be working on key pieces of EU legislation and the next you could be representing the EU in trade negotiations with China. It is up to you to shape your career. Find out more about a selection of EU careers available here.

More than just a career!

You will have the opportunity to work in a diverse and multi-cultural environment and have the opportunity to make lifelong friends with colleagues from 27 different countries. You will live and breathe the multinational culture that Brussels has to offer, learn new languages and have the opportunity to travel around the world with the EU civil service. If this sounds like a career you want then take our interactive quiz to see if you have what it takes!

The benefits

The benefits of a career in the EU include:

A generous starting salary in excess of €45,000 a year (plus other allowances)
A lifetime of different jobs
Final salary pension scheme
24 days leave per annum
Working arrangements that help ensure a good work-life balance
Discounted medical insurance
Excellent training and development opportunities

Development

The EU civil service actively encourages professional and personal development. Whether it is training for a specific professional qualification, learning a new language, or going on loan to a different department to gain new skills, all of these are supported and encouraged by the EU civil service.