Shaping a safer digital future
At the EDPS, we are committed to shaping a safer digital future and enhancing a strong data protection culture in the EU institutions, bodies, offices and agencies (EU institutions).
Working with us means promoting data protection as a fundamental right and contributing to policies that impact millions.
Our team of around 100 staff members, works in Brussels and Strasbourg and brings together a community of highly qualified legal and technical experts, as well as specialists in other fields from all over the European Union.
Why join the EDPS?
At the EDPS, we offer a welcoming and inclusive work environment where employees feel valued and supported.
We foster a friendly working atmosphere with low bureaucracy, high autonomy and diversity.
Our employees benefit from a work-life balance with broad flexitime and teleworking arrangements.
The EDPS’ Learning & Development Policy provides continuous opportunities to improve personal skills and grow professionally.
A career at the EDPS
There are two types of staff working at the EDPS – permanent and temporary.
Permanent posts are open to EU Officials, in other words, those who pass a competition organised by the European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO).
Temporary posts include Contract Agents, Temporary Agents, National Experts, and occasionally Interim Staff employed through recruitment agencies.
Our vacancies
All our current vacancies are published here.
The EDPS also supports and organises staff recruitment for the EDPB secretariat. EDPB vacancies are published here as well.
Traineeships at the EDPS
Twice a year, we host about 10 trainees, who join various teams at the EDPS. The Blue Book Traineeship programme offers a five-month work experience starting on 1st of October and 1st of March.
EU Careers
Would you like to learn more about job opportunities in the EU institutions? Visit the EU Careers website where you can search the database of available vacant positions for permanent and temporary staff.