Working at EUSPA

Diverse, inclusive and respectful environment

Diversity is one of our core values. As an EU Agency, we endeavour to foster a diverse and inclusive talent pool and provide equal opportunities for all.

The EUSPA Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan was adopted in June 2023. The Agency is also a signatory of the EUAN Charter on Diversity and Inclusion.

We are committed to preventing and condemning any form of harassment through its policy on protecting the dignity of the person and preventing psychological and sexual harassment. An active network of Confidential Counsellors and awareness campaigns are fundamental elements for this.

Onboarding and induction

Onboarding phase

The onboarding phase begins as soon as the offer letter is accepted. We support our newcomers with pre-recruitment requirements and guide them through the necessary documents and processes. These include pre-recruitment medical visits, preparation of employment contracts, and establishment of financial rights and entitlements.

Before the start date

Newcomers receive clear instructions for their first day and an outline of onboarding meetings scheduled for the initial weeks. Our induction process is designed to help new team members smoothly integrate into the team, settle into their roles, and become familiar with the operational procedures and the Agency's culture.

After the start date

Once the start date arrives, we support our staff in settling into their new workplace, ensuring they can fully focus on their role. During the entire onboarding process, newcomers stay connected with the HR team and have a dedicated HR contact for any assistance they need.

Social life and wellbeing

We understand that relocating to a new city or country can be challenging, as it often means leaving behind an established life. To make this transition easier, we provide comprehensive relocation guides to help newcomers adapt.

EUSPA organises and supports various social activities, such as all-staff events fostering networking and meeting colleagues from other offices as well as the end-of-year celebrations for children of our staff members. We also support departmental team-building events, and have various social activities committees and sports teams.

Wellbeing is key to the success of our staff members, both in work and personal life. We offer regular wellbeing seminars focusing on mental and physical health.

Through these activities, we aim to help newcomers feel welcome and integrated into their new environment, fostering networking and supporting a smooth transition.

Outside activity and management of conflict of interest

The EU public servants are governed by the Staff Regulations and the Conditions of Employment of the Servants. All EUSPA staff members wishing to engage in additional outside activities, while in active service or after leaving EU Public service, shall first obtain the approval of the Executive Director or the Security Accreditation Board Chairperson.

An outside activity while in active service means any activity, paid or unpaid, that:

is not part of the staff member’s duties at the Agency and;
cannot reasonably be considered a hobby or leisure activity.

At a practical level, such an outside activity while in active service should not:

be so time-consuming as to impact negatively on their work at the Agency or constitute a job in itself;
give rise to any possible appearance of a conflict of interest or be in some other way discreditable, to risk bringing the Agency into disrepute;
the amount of net remuneration should not be more than €10.000 per calendar year;
no outside work may be performed either on the premises of the Agency or during normal working hours.

Last modified

16 Apr 2025