Executive Administration

Centre People Appointments; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation allowance

25 days' paid holiday

Collective pension scheme

Health check-ups

Regular company gatherings

Shared company car

Job summary

Centre People Appointments in Amsterdam seeks an Administrative Executive to support office administration, HR, expatriates, and property matters. The role involves hands-on day-to-day tasks, Dutch correspondence, and practical problem-solving in a small, international team.

The ideal candidate is proactive, service-minded, and eager to take ownership, learn quickly, and adapt to varied duties. Fluent Dutch and English are essential, with prior admin/HR exposure preferred.

Qualifications

• Fluent Dutch and English for formal communication
• HBO or WO degree (or equivalent)
• Ability to work 40 hours weekly in office
• Experience in administrative support and HR processes is a plus
• Eligible to work in the Netherlands without visa support

Responsibilities

• Manage reception, visitor support, and Dutch/English correspondence
• Coordinate office supplies, mail, basic IT support, workplace matters, and assets
• Handle KvK registrations, corporate filings, and ad hoc administration
• Manage leave records, onboarding/offboarding, pension, insurance, and internal policies
• Coordinate immigration/IND procedures and expatriate relocation
• Manage company property, housing, and utilities

Skills

Dutch language

English language

Proactive

Organised

Detail-oriented

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

SharePoint

Teams

OneDrive

Education

Higher professional education (HBO)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

SharePoint

Teams

OneDrive

Job description

An Amsterdam-based organisation is recruiting an Administrative Executive to support office administration, HR, expatriates, and property matters.

This is a hands-on support role covering day-to-day administration, Dutch correspondence, employee support, and practical problem-solving.

The ideal candidate is proactive, service-minded, and willing to take ownership, learn quickly, and step in wherever support is needed.

(Ref: RS47618 - Please include this when making any enquiries.)

Main Responsibilities

• Manage reception, visitor support, and Dutch/English correspondence
• Coordinate office supplies, mail, basic IT support, workplace matters, and company assets
• Handle Chamber of Commerce (KvK) registrations, corporate filings, and ad hoc administration

HR & Expat Support

• Manage leave records, onboarding/offboarding, pension, insurance, and internal policies
• Research Dutch regulations and coordinate immigration, and IND procedures
• Support expatriate relocation and act as a key contact for employees and family members

Property Management & Housing

• Manage company property, including VvE communication, and maintenance and repairs
• Arrange housing and utilities, and support property acquisition when required

Ideal Candidate

• Fluent Dutch and English for formal documents and business communication
• Proactive and service-minded, with a genuine willingness to support colleagues and take initiative
• Genuine interest in Japanese culture, language, and ways of working
• Able to think independently, learn quickly, and handle a variety of practical tasks with flexibility
• Interested in long-term employment and becoming a reliable member of a small international team
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with strong digital skills including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive
• HBO or WO degree, or equivalent
• A Dutch driving license is advantageous

Conditions

• Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Working Style: primarily office-based
• Salary: negotiable, based on experience and qualifications
• Job Type: 1-year fixed-term contract, with potential conversion to permanent employment by mutual agreement
• Working Hours: 40 hours per week. 40 hours per week, 8:00 AM–5:45 PM, with Wednesdays until 1:00 PM. A four-day workweek is also available
• Benefits: transportation allowance, 25 days' paid holiday, collective pension scheme, health check-ups, regular company gatherings, shared company car available for business use

All applicants for the Administrative Executive position must have the right to work in the Netherlands without any restrictions as the Company is not able to offer visa support.

We regret that we cannot accept applications from Working Holiday, Graduate or Student visa holders.

If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.