We are
seeking enthusiastic IT specialists to join various directorates within the
EPO, Europe 's second largest international
organisation. The deadline for applications to attend this event is 12 June
2014.
Current
vacancies:
- Enterprise Architect in The Hague,
- IT Architect in Munich or The Hague (multiple posts),
- Head of Department, Infrastructure Engineering, in The Hague,
- Production Systems Integrator/Release Manager in Munich or The Hague,
- Problem and Incident Manager in The Hague,
- IT Project Manager in The Hague (three posts).
Apply now
to attend our recruitment event for IT specialists on 7-18 July in The Hague .
There are a number of steps involved in the process to participate in our recruitment event:
Step 1: Application
Fill out
the online application form. Receipt of your application will be confirmed by
email.
Step 2:
Recruitment event
If your
application is shortlisted, you will be invited to The Hague to participate in our recruitment
event, lasting 1 - 2 days. You will also be asked to complete an online
personality questionnaire before attending the event.
The
recruitment event will comprise one (or more) face-to-face interviews, which will
evaluate your language skills and professional expertise. It is also an
opportunity for candidates to find out more about the European Patent Office
via presentations and meeting current EPO staff. In addition, candidates can
discover what it is like to work in the IT department.
The
deadline for applications to attend this event is 12 June 2014
Who can
apply?
IT
specialists with sufficient language skills. Please see our required profile
section on the appropriate vacancy notice for details.
Applications
from candidates with excellent knowledge of one official language but able to
understand only one of the other two may be considered, if they are willing to
learn the third before starting work. In exceptional cases, the Office may
alternatively consider offering a fixed-term contract for a maximum of three
years instead of permanent employment. Candidates recruited on that basis may
be appointed as permanent employees if, no later than four months before expiry
of the contract, they can demonstrate that they have attained the level of
knowledge of the third official language stipulated in the contract.
Remuneration
and benefits
The EPO
offers a competitive salary (4 200-8 000 EUR/month net, depending on
experience). Staff members of the EPO are further provided with various
benefits and allowances as part of the conditions of service, such as family
allowances, support for education, private medical insurance, pension scheme,
relocation benefits.
More
information and applications here…