European Union official | Average UK Salary & Outlook

European Union (EU) officials work for institutions like the European Commission or the European Parliament.

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European Union officials typically work around 37 to 39 hours per week.

As a European Union official you will typically work evenings.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely
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    * from ONETonline
    Average salary
    26,691 GBP *
    per year
    23,500 GBP
    173,500 GBP
    Starting
    5+ Experience
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

    Salary statistics

    Average salary for European Union official

    • 27,659 GBP
    • 25,936 GBP
    Average salary for part-time European Union official
    Average salary for full-time European Union official

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    Part-time Full-time
    • 14,113 GBP
    • 13,825 GBP
    • 15,978 GBP
    • 26,691 GBP
    • 25,936 GBP
    • 27,659 GBP
    Salary over time for European Union official

    Salary for this role has increased over time
    • 23,925 GBP
    • 24,568 GBP
    • 24,611 GBP
    • 25,792 GBP
    • 26,777 GBP
    • 27,545 GBP
    • 26,691 GBP
    • 27,307 GBP
    • 27,963 GBP
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    Future outlook for European Union officials

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    Balanced outlook
    188 000+ jobs available
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    Balanced outlook
    2% yearly wage growth (on average)

    European Union official - Your future job?


    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a European Union official and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

    In terms of people already doing this job:

    • 71% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
    • 22% of people in this role have a post-secondary qualification such as a Higher National Diploma
    • 7% of people in this role have do not have GCSEs or equivalent qualifications

    You'll need:

    •  customer service skills  
    •  the ability to sell products and services  
    •  the ability to work on your own  
    •  to be thorough and pay attention to detail  
    •  persistence and determination  
    •  patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations  
    •  the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure  
    •  excellent verbal communication skills  
    • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

    Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a European Union official

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    What soft skills do I need?

    Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a European Union official.
    Quality Control Analysis Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance
    Operation Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
    Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
    Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
    Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents

    What technical skills do I need?

    Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful European Union official. Check that you know:
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    Document management software Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
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    Enterprise resource planning ERP software
    4
    Graphics or photo imaging software Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
    5
    Office suite software Microsoft Office
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    Things to highlight for your European Union official interview

    Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Persistence Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

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