Administration officer | eng, 24h

Administration Officer | ENG, 24h

Rotterdam, reference 2026-01248

Job description

Candidates must already reside in the Netherlands, within reasonable commuting distance of Rotterdam, and have valid work permit. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates who meet these requirements are welcome to apply via the application button on the website.

As an Administrative Officer, you will help keep the office and day-to-day communications running smoothly. Working alongside an office support colleague, you will provide administrative support to the Management Team and assist colleagues across the organization. This is a varied role for someone who enjoys creating structure, takes initiative, and likes being the person colleagues can rely on.

Your responsibilities include:

Managing individual and shared mailboxes, and drafting and distributing correspondence

Updating the website in WordPress, including publishing content and adding events

Creating and sending newsletters through Mailchimp and distributing surveys through SurveyMonkey

Coordinating calendars and organizing meetings, preparing agendas, taking minutes, and following up on actions and reports

Providing administrative support to the Management Team, team leads, the Scientific Team, and other colleagues

Maintaining the member registry and keeping SharePoint and digital files structured and up to date

Handling confidential information carefully and in line with data protection requirements

Maintaining office procedures and suggesting practical improvements to workflows

Purchasing office supplies, managing vendor relationships and equipment, and coordinating office and internal team events

The position is office based (not hybrid) at the Rotterdam office and is for 24 hours per week. The salary ranges from €3,500 to €4,000 gross per month on a full-time basis, depending on your experience and education, and will be prorated for 24 hours per week. The start date is 1 January 2027.

Requirements

You are organized, proactive, and detail-oriented, with a friendly and service-minded approach. You can manage your time effectively, set priorities, and meet deadlines while remaining flexible. You enjoy working both independently and as part of a team, and colleagues can trust you to handle confidential information discreetly.
You also bring:

MBO level 4, or an equivalent qualification, in office or secretarial support, communication, or a related field

Relevant experience in an administrative, office support, or communication role

Excellent written and spoken English

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Experience with Mailchimp, WordPress, SharePoint, SurveyMonkey, DocuSign, or is a plus

Work location

Rotterdam

Company description

This organization exists to serve the public interest by supporting, instigating, and performing scientific research. Their focus is on developing instruments that describe and value health outside the for-profit model.