Youth Works Hub has reviewed 5 jobs in Germany and Belgium, at EMBL in Heidelberg, EUMETSAT in Darmstadt, EFESME in Brussels and the British Embassy in Brussels. The EMBL HR Partner role closes on 18 October 2026, and the last call, the EMBL Course and Conference Officer role, closes on 3 November 2026. Our guide to how we verify every opportunity explains how we check calls like these.
Each call has its own angle:
🇩🇪 Germany: EMBL in Heidelberg is hiring an HR Partner on a 2-year fixed-term contract, with a salary from €4,713.20 per month after tax.
🇧🇪 Belgium: EFESME in Brussels looks for a Policy Advisor for EU Affairs & Association Management, starting in December 2026.
🇧🇪 Belgium: the British Embassy in Brussels is hiring a Communications and Political Officer at €5,765.06 per month gross.
🇩🇪 Germany: EUMETSAT in Darmstadt is recruiting a Copernicus Programme Management Officer and is open only to nationals of its Member States.
🇩🇪 Germany: EMBL in Heidelberg is hiring two Course and Conference Officers for its events team.
The batch covers human resources, EU policy and association management, communications and political work, Copernicus programme management and event management. Conditions differ by employer: EMBL recruits internationally and offers successful candidates visa exemptions, EFESME asks for the right to work in Belgium, the British Embassy for the independent right to live and work there, and EUMETSAT is open only to nationals of its Member States. If a move to Heidelberg, Darmstadt or Brussels would be your first long stay abroad, our guide to culture shock and homesickness abroad helps you prepare.
According to Youth Works Hub's review, four of the five jobs state a salary: EUMETSAT's minimum basic salary is €7,553 per month net of internal tax, the British Embassy pays €5,765.06 per month gross at Executive Officer level, and EMBL pays from €4,713.20 per month after tax for the HR Partner role and from €3,812 per month after tax for the Course and Conference Officer role. The EFESME vacancy offers a competitive salary package including 13.9 monthly remuneration but does not state a figure.
📅 Deadlines: 18 Oct (1) · 20 Oct (2) · 21 Oct (1) · 3 Nov (1) 🌍 Countries: 🇩🇪 Germany (3) · 🇧🇪 Belgium (2)
In This Batch
- 📅 18 Oct · 🇩🇪 Germany · Job
- 📅 20 Oct · 🇧🇪 Belgium · Job
- 📅 20 Oct · 🇧🇪 Belgium · Job
- 📅 21 Oct · 🇩🇪 Germany · Job
- 📅 3 Nov · 🇩🇪 Germany · Job
What's in this batch:
5 Jobs · 2 Countries
🏛️ Jobs
1. 🇩🇪 HR Partner 🤝 European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) Job in Heidelberg, Germany 🧬 (From €4,713.20/month net)
📅 Deadline: 18 October 2026
📍 Heidelberg, Germany (hybrid) · 👥 Degree-educated, with an HR qualification or a related apprenticeship · ⏳ 2 years fixed term · 💶 From €4,713.20/month after tax
EMBL's Human Resources team in Heidelberg is hiring an HR Partner to amplify its cultural and business partnering activities. The full-time, hybrid role covers HR support on policies and practices, advising and coaching managers, supporting the effective staffing of their teams and acting as a change agent to drive adoption of HR technology, tools and solutions.
It asks for a degree and a professional qualification in Human Resource Management, or an apprenticeship in Human Resources Management, Public/Business Administration or a related field, and applications close at 23:59 CET on 18 October 2026. The post is at Grade 6 with a salary from €4,713.20 per month after tax plus benefits and allowances, and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions.
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2. 🇧🇪 Policy Advisor: EU Affairs & Association Management 🏛️ EFESME Job in Brussels, Belgium 📑
📅 Deadline: 20 October 2026
📍 Brussels, Belgium · 👥 University degree in Law, Economics, Political Science, European Studies, Public Policy or a related field, 2+ years of experience · ⏳ Full-time, 38 hours per week, from December 2026
EFESME, the European Federation for Elevators Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, represents the interests of SMEs in the European lift sector and is hiring a Policy Advisor for its Brussels office. The role monitors and analyses EU policies, legislation and regulatory developments relevant to the lift sector, follows standardisation activities, drafts position papers, policy briefs and consultation responses, and supports advocacy with EU institutions. It also supports the organisation of Board meetings, General Assemblies, working groups and events and the day-to-day management of the Association.
It asks for at least 2 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in EU affairs, a European association, public affairs or an international organisation, good knowledge of EU institutions and excellent written and spoken English, and applicants must have the right to work in Belgium. The role runs under a Belgian law contract with a competitive salary package including 13.9 monthly remuneration, and applications are sent by email with a CV and a motivation letter.
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3. 🇧🇪 Communications and Political Officer 📰 British Embassy (FCDO) Job in Brussels, Belgium 🏛️ (€5,765.06/month)
📅 Deadline: 20 October 2026
📍 Brussels, Belgium · 👥 Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent relevant professional experience · ⏳ Initial 2-year fixed-term contract, indicative start 5 January 2027 · 💶 €5,765.06/month gross
The British Embassy in Brussels, part of the FCDO, is hiring a Communications and Political Officer (reference BEL26-018893) for its Political and Public Diplomacy Team. The role provides media and political analysis, helps manage the UKinBelgium social media channels, monitors and analyses French and Dutch-language Belgian media, builds a network of political, media and other contacts and helps organise media activity around public diplomacy events and high-level visits.
Language skills are central: English, plus French or Dutch, at minimum C2 level, and the other national language at minimum C1 level. Your language skills are assessed if you are invited for an interview. Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Belgium. The monthly gross salary is €5,765.06 at Executive Officer level for a full-time, fixed-term contract with the possibility of renewal, and the Embassy will not cover interview travel or relocation costs.
4. 🇩🇪 Copernicus Programme Management Officer 🛰️ EUMETSAT Job in Darmstadt, Germany 📊 (From €7,553/month)
📅 Deadline: 21 October 2026
📍 Darmstadt, Germany · 👥 Nationals of EUMETSAT Member States, university degree or equivalent vocational experience · ⏳ Initial 4-year contract · 💶 From €7,553/month net of internal tax
EUMETSAT, Europe's meteorological satellite agency, is recruiting a Copernicus Programme Management Officer (vacancy VN 26/41) for its Copernicus Programme Office in Darmstadt. The role supports the EUMETSAT Copernicus Programme Manager in delivering EUMETSAT's contributions to the EU Copernicus Programme, from programme planning and scheduling and progress monitoring to KPIs and dashboards, preparing meetings and briefings, and managing contracts or studies.
Only nationals of the 30 EUMETSAT Member States may apply, with a university degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent vocational experience, the ability to work effectively in English and some knowledge of French. The initial contract lasts 4 years, followed by 5-year contracts, and the minimum basic salary is €7,553 per month net of internal tax, which may be negotiable on the basis of skills and experience.
5. 🇩🇪 Course and Conference Officer 📅 European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) Job in Heidelberg, Germany 🔬 (From €3,812/month net)
📅 Deadline: 3 November 2026
📍 Heidelberg, Germany (hybrid) · 👥 Event coordination experience, full fluency in English · ⏳ 3 years, renewable to a maximum of 9 years · 💶 From €3,812/month after tax
EMBL is looking for two new Course and Conference Officers for its 12 person events team in Heidelberg. Each officer has operational responsibility for the end-to-end production of their own conferences, courses and events, from guiding scientific organisers and liaising with speakers to handling registrations, budgets, event websites, logistics and onsite delivery.
It asks for experience in event coordination, conference planning, courses or similar projects, and full fluency in English is a must, while some German is a nice-to-have. The hybrid, full-time post is at Grade 4 with a salary from €3,812 per month after tax, it includes some evening and weekend shifts, and EMBL is keen to meet candidates who could join the team next spring.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for these jobs?
Each job sets its own conditions. EMBL recruits internationally and offers successful candidates visa exemptions for both of its roles, EFESME requires the right to work in Belgium, the British Embassy requires the independent right to live and work in Belgium, and EUMETSAT is open only to nationals of its 30 Member States. Moving abroad for work is a big step, and our guide to mental health and wellbeing abroad is worth reading before you go.
What do I need to apply?
Both EMBL roles ask for a cover letter and a CV, submitted through EMBL's online application system. EFESME asks for a CV and a motivation letter sent by email, and states that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For the British Embassy and EUMETSAT, the apply links are given in their listings. Our guide to preparing your Europass CV helps you build a CV for applications like these.
The five jobs fall into three groups: two roles at EMBL in Heidelberg (one in human resources, one in events), two roles in Brussels (one in EU policy at EFESME, one in communications and political work at the British Embassy) and one programme management role at EUMETSAT in Darmstadt. If you are weighing how international experience can shape a career, our guide on whether Erasmus+ and ESC help your career sets out what the EU's own studies found.
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