Head of Executive Director Services Department

Vacancy details

Type of contractTemporary AgentReference numberEUSPA/2026/AD/010

Grade/Function groupAD9Place of employment1Prague / Czech Republic

Deadline for applications14.07.2026 11:59 AM (GMT+2)

Contract duration (Y)5Possibility of renewal2yes

Desired start dateAs soon as possiblePossible reserve list valid until31.12.2026

Organisational departmentOffice of the Executive Director Reporting to3Executive Director

Level of security clearance4SECRET UE / EU SECRET

[1] The place of employment is subject to changes in the interest of the service and always under due consideration of the Staff Member’s interests. [2] Possibility of renewal for a fixed period and a further renewal for an indefinite period on the conditions set out in the Staff Regulations and in the Conditions of Employment for Other Servants [3] The organisational department and the hierarchical reporting line may change in line with the developments of the EUSPA and department’s organisation. [4] The successful candidate shall be able and willing to apply for a personnel security clearance, issued by an EU Member State, at the level defined above immediately after the contract signature or at a later stage. The procedure for obtaining a personnel security clearance shall be initiated on request of the employer only, and not by the individual candidate. Description of the EU classified information levels is available here.

1. ABOUT EUSPA

The European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) provides safe, secure, and innovative satellite navigation and communication services for Europe. We advance the commercialisation of Galileo, the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS), and Copernicus data and services, while engaging in secure SATCOM (GOVSATCOM & IRIS²), and operating the Space Surveillance and Tracking (SST) Front-Desk. Our work strengthens European autonomy in space technologies, fosters innovation, and supports critical sectors such as transport, agriculture, and economic development across the EU. For more information on the EUSPA and the EU Space Programme, click here.

At EUSPA, 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. We believe that diversity drives excellence, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared mission.

To promote diversity and establish a geographically balanced pool of candidates, we strongly encourage applicants from Member States which are lesser represented in the Agency workforce to apply. These Member States are currently Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia and Sweden. Recruitment will however remain strictly based on the merits of all applicants and no advantage will be given and no positions will be reserved for nationals of any specific Member State.

2. TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

We are looking to recruit a Head of Department for the Agency’s Executive Director Services, who will be reporting directly to the Executive Director and ensure an efficient and effective corporate coordination and outreach, including relations with external stakeholders and institutional partners, and will lead and manage the Agency’s communication activities.

The Head of Executive Director Services department will:

  • Steer, manage, and coordinate all activities of the Executive Director’s Services, providing leadership and guidance to all team members, promoting excellence, teamwork, ownership and responsibility within the team and across the Agency;
  • Assist the Executive Director in the aspects of the management of the Agency related to corporate and communication tasks;
  • Lead the development of the Agency’s vision, strategy and programming documents (annual and multiannual plans) and monitor their implementation;
  • Coordinate the preparation of the consolidated annual report on the Agency’s activities, including the accounts and a description of how the Agency has met its performance indicators;
  • Ensure a smooth, timely and clear internal communication flow between the ED and internal and external stakeholders of the Agency’s Administrative Board, and provide support and secretarial services to the Agency’s Administrative Board;
  • Lead information management activities across the Agency;
  • Coordinate, maintain, and exercise the Business Continuity Plan of the Agency’s corporate tasks;
  • Lead the creation, delivery and editing of speeches, presentations and strategic communications for senior executive management;
  • Propose and implement an integrated communication strategy to increase the visibility of the Agency, its mission and achievements through communication campaigns, press conferences, and outreach events;
  • Build and maintain strong relationship with media, drive positive press coverage, coordinate press conferences, and provide advice to the Executive Director, the SAB chair, and when relevant to senior management and other staff;
  • Provide regular reports on the impact of media and external relations activities, and  review strategies to meet organisational priorities;
  • Oversee the provision of key up-to-date, targeted and engaging communication services and products (printed, audio-visual, digital), including proofreading, editing, lay-outing, graphic design and publication of EUSPA documents;
  • Foster a positive team spirit within the Agency and ensure motivation, efficiency and effectiveness in alignment with the European Union values, ethics and integrity;
  • Liaise with other departments, to ensure the execution of relevant corporate tasks, such as planning, reporting, administration, financial & budget management, risk management.

The position requires permanent relocation to the Agency’s headquarter in Prague, Czech Republic.

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