Strategy and Innovation Unit

The Directorate General for Security and Safety (DG SAFE) ensures safety and security of the persons, buildings and assets within the European Parliament’s premises. In addition, it commits to provide high quality security services by developing modern working methods, digitalised processes and using state-of-the-art technologies and equipment.

In close cooperation with DG SAFE hierarchy and other relevant actors, the Strategy and Innovation Unit supports the development and implementation of strategic and innovative projects, in close cooperation with the Director-General. This unit coordinates the planning of strategic exercises. Furthermore, it runs innovative horizontal projects, and carries out internal communication and works on security awareness inside the Parliament. The unit also monitors legal and regulatory compliance in the area of risk, crisis, business continuity and provides strategic support to the DG in the area of data protection.

The trainee assigned to the team will perform a range of activities to support the unit, from secretarial work, administrative management, graphics, web design, writing and editing of texts to the creation of specific awareness campaigns.

Activities:

• Support for administrative tasks, data entry, monitoring and reporting of ongoing actions;
• Organization of and participation in meetings, producing and generating creative content, and taking minutes;
• Proofreading and revision of texts and documents;
• Processing and follow-up of communication projects;
• Intranet site support - web design, production, graphics and content management;
• Support for creation: design, implementation and deployment of communication campaigns in various forms;
• Drafting messages and communications to European Parliament staff;
• Drafting our monthly internal newsletter “The Safe Times” that provides an overview of what’s going on in DG SAFE, including special events, activities organised by our networks and main news from the European Parliament;
• Organisation and management of events of all kinds;
• Participation in the organization of security exercises or other events related to security awareness.

The Strategy and Innovation Unit is looking for a motivated trainee interested in communication, security, safety, parliamentary life, European law, European issues and international relations, having:

• A university degree in journalism or communication; alternative fields may be considered if an affinity for these subjects can be proven;
• An excellent command of both written and spoken English and/or French. Knowledge of a third European Union official language would be considered an asset;
• The ability to work as a team, independently and under pressure;
• Good writing skills and knowledge of the ADOBE Creative Cloud would be considered an advantage.

The European Parliament is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We welcome all candidates, regardless of their geographical, racial or ethnic origin, political or religious beliefs, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, civil status, or family situation.