Coördinator Gebouwbeheer/Building Management Coordinator

Workingatrijnlandslyceum; Den Haag; Hybrid; EUR 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% holiday allowance

8.33% year-end bonus

Travel expenses

ABP pension scheme

Gym membership tax benefits

New bicycle

Insurance discounts

53 days of holiday per year

Personal training budget

Job summary

The International School of The Hague (ISH) is seeking a Building Management Coordinator to oversee the maintenance, safety, and improvement of the school’s facilities on a full-time basis. You will manage campus projects, coordinate with internal teams and external contractors, and ensure smooth operations during an exciting expansion period.

You will lead health and safety standards, coordinate emergency response, and align activities with Dutch ARBO regulations while supporting an

Qualifications

• MBO+/HBO in Facility Management with 2–3 years in a service environment.
• Experience in the educational sector is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in English and Dutch (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Advise the Head of Facility Services and School Leadership on building maintenance, hard services, campus improvements, and process optimisation.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee facilities and campus projects with internal leads and contractors.
• EstablishHealth, Safety and Environment (HSE) standards to ensure compliance with internal procedures and Dutch ARBO law.
• Consult with external vendors and contractors regarding quotations, contracts and execution of works.
• Lead the Emergency Response (BHV) Team, supervising responders during incidents or drills, coordinating training, and post-incident reporting.

Education

MBO+/HBO Facility Management

Job description

• Locatie: The International School of The Hague, Wijndaelerweg 11, Kijkduin

Are you a stress-resilient, service-minded facilities professional with a natural gift for organisation? Can you effortlessly balance building operations, health and safety compliance, and process improvements? If so, join us as our new Building Management Coordinator!

The International School of The Hague (ISH) offers a dynamic working environment on a beautiful, green campus near the beach. With around 2,000 international students and 350 staff members from across the globe, no two days are ever the same. We are looking for a quality-driven team player who can step up, take the operational reins, maintain a clear overview, and project calm confidence across our lively international school.

• Employment type : Full-time (1.0 FTE / 40 hours per week)
• Contract : For one year with a view to a permanent contract
• Salary : In accordance with the Dutch Collective Labour Agreement for Secondary Education (CAO VO) Scale 8: between € 3.022,- en € 4.449,- gross per month based on a full-time contract (depending on your experience)
• Start date : as soon as possible
• Location : The International School of The Hague, Wijndaelerweg 11, Kijkduin
• Deadline for application : Wednesday, 1 July 2026

What will you be doing?

Driven by our commitment to continuous school improvement, we are seeking an experienced facilities professional to coordinate our operational activities and campus projects. Our department thrives on an informal, no-nonsense culture where teamwork, hard work, and a sense of humour are key. While our immediate team primarily communicates in Dutch, English remains the operational language across the wider school community.

As the central point of contact for the maintenance, safety, and enhancement of our school building and grounds, you will act as a vital link within the organisation. You will work closely with the Head Concierge, Security Coordinator, Events Department, and external contractors. While this is not a hierarchical management position, you will functionally direct internal colleagues and external parties at an operational level. Your broad expertise will allow you to move effortlessly between strategic advice and hands-on action, ensuring optimal working conditions for staff and a safe learning environment for students.

Alongside your day-to-day responsibilities, you will join us during an incredibly exciting time as we execute a major expansion project featuring a new 22-classroom extension and various internal building refurbishments. This unique undertaking requires a high degree of flexibility, resilience, and sharp organisational insight.

Your main responsibilities:

• Advise the Head of Facility Services and School Leadership on building maintenance, hard services, campus improvements, and process optimisation.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee facilities and campus projects alongside internal team leads and technical contractors.
• Establish clear working arrangements regarding health, safety, and environment (HSE) standards to ensure strict compliance with internal procedures and Dutch ARBO legislation.
• Consult with external vendors and contractors regarding quotations, contract management, and the high-quality execution of works.
• Lead the Emergency Response (BHV) Team, supervising first responders during incidents or drills, coordinating training, and handling post-incident evaluation and reporting.

We are looking for a proactive, internationally-minded team player with strong critical thinking skills (HBO level or equivalent) and excellent interpersonal abilities. You are analytical, highly flexible, and capable of managing complex projects without losing sight of priorities.

• A minimum of an officially recognised MBO+/HBO qualification in Facility Management (or equivalent), combined with 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in a service-oriented environment. Experience within the educational sector is highly desirable.
• Strong technical knowledge of building operations, budget management, project coordination, and health and safety legislation. Certified emergency response (BHV) experience is an asset.
• Full professional proficiency in both written and spoken English and Dutch.
• A valid right to work in the Netherlands.

What we offer

• A great package including an 8% holiday allowance, an 8.33% year-end bonus, travel expenses, and a solid pension scheme through the ABP pension fund.
• Awesome extra perks like tax benefits for your gym membership or a new bicycle, plus discounts on various insurances - including collective disability insurance through Loyalis.
• An amazing 53 days of holiday (426 holiday hours) per year for a full-time contract, which includes public holidays and generally follows the school vacation calendar.
• Plenty of room to grow with us, including your own personal annual training budget to use for professional development.