Management Support Professional

TNO; Den Haag; Hybrid; EUR 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% holiday pay

13th month bonus 8.33%

Flex budget 5.58% + €180

Public transport compensation

Job summary

The Management Support Professional at TNO in The Hague provides proactive and organized support to several managers within Corporate Real Estate & Facilities. You will manage calendars, organize meetings, and handle onboarding tasks while keeping information channels up to date.

Travel flexibility with occasional site visits is required. You will join a cross-functional Management Support team, share best practices, and help improve processes to ensure smooth operations across SHE, FAM and SSM

Qualifications

• Excellent command of Dutch; proficiency in English is an advantage.
• Strong digital skills with Outlook, Teams, Word and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Managing complex calendars and mailboxes, setting priorities and anticipating upcoming needs.
• Organising meetings, strategy sessions, training courses and departmental events.
• Preparing meetings, recording decisions and action points, and monitoring follow-up actions.
• Supporting the onboarding of new colleagues and handling administrative tasks such as purchase requests and orders.
• Keeping SharePoint pages and other information channels up to date.
• Identifying opportunities for improvement and contributing to efficient and professional management support.

Skills

Dutch language

English language

Education

MBO-4 level in management support or related field

Tools

Outlook

Teams

Word

SharePoint

Job description

# Management Support ProfessionalWant to make your mark on our time? Come work as a Management Support Professional at TNO in The HagueApply now## **About this position**Within Corporate Real Estate & Facilities (CREF), we create safe, healthy, sustainable and future-proof work and research environments across TNO locations. We develop policies, implement improvements and ensure that our facility and technical services support colleagues every day.As a Support Professional, you are the connecting link between managers, employees and business processes. Together with a fellow Support Professional, you support several managers within CREF and ensure that information, appointments and actions are well coordinated. You are also part of the Management Support team within BIOS (Business Information & Operations Services), where you work closely with four colleagues, each with their own area of responsibility.## **What will be your role?**In this role, you will support the managers of Safety, Health & Environment (SHE), Facility & Asset Management (FAM) and Site Service Management (SSM). You play a central organisational role, helping managers and teams work effectively by staying ahead, maintaining oversight and ensuring smooth collaboration.Your work is varied and requires independence, flexibility and a strong sense of priorities. You will collaborate closely with colleagues within Management Support and actively contribute to improving processes and ways of working. #LI-HybridYour responsibilities include:* Managing complex calendars and mailboxes, setting priorities and anticipating upcoming needs.* Organising meetings, strategy sessions, training courses and departmental events.* Preparing meetings, recording decisions and action points, and monitoring follow-up actions.* Supporting the onboarding of new colleagues and handling administrative tasks such as purchase requests and orders.* Keeping SharePoint pages and other information channels up to date.* Identifying opportunities for improvement and contributing to efficient and professional management support.**The departments at a glance**Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) SHE is responsible for health, safety, environmental management, permits and corporate responsibility within TNO.Facility & Asset Management (FAM) FAM combines asset management, facility management and energy & sustainability. The department focuses on reliable services and the sustainable, cost-effective management of buildings, facilities and physical assets.Site Service Management (SSM) SSM coordinates day-to-day services across TNO locations. The department ensures safe sites and delivers reliable facility and technical services for employees and visitors. SSM consists of an overall manager and several Site Managers responsible for individual TNO locations.## **What we expect from you**You are a proactive and organised professional who remains calm and effective when managing multiple priorities. You communicate easily with managers, colleagues and external stakeholders, work accurately and discreetly, and understand what requires immediate attention.You also bring:* A completed vocational education (MBO-4 level), preferably in management support, office management or a related field.* Several years of experience as a Support Professional, Executive Assistant, Management Assistant or Personal Assistant.* Excellent command of Dutch; proficiency in English is an advantage.* Strong digital skills, including experience with Outlook, Teams, Word and SharePoint.* The ability to work independently, set priorities and handle confidential information with care.* Willingness to occasionally travel to other TNO locations for meetings and events.## **What you'll get in return**Challenging and varied work with a real impact. And plenty of opportunities as, at TNO, you are in charge of shaping your career. We offer a gross monthly salary between € 3,000 and € 4,250 (based on your knowledge and experience), 8% holiday pay, a 13th month bonus of 8.33% and a flex budget (5.58% + € 180). In addition, you will be given every opportunity to develop yourself.TNO offers optional employee benefits, enabling you to tailor your benefits package to match your personal situation. You may also expect:* An extremely professional, innovative working environment where colleagues are leading experts in their field.* The opportunity to attend courses, workshops and conferences, and to receive training and coaching based on your needs.* 33 days annual leave plus a flexible holiday that can be used on a cultural, religious, or otherwise important day of your choosing (on a full-time basis).* An employer working towards a respectful, inclusive, and equitable work environment where every employee can flourish, with various initiatives such as Jong TNO, numerous expertise based guilds, Rainbow Community and Round Tables on diverse inclusion topics.* We offer a comprehensive and flexible mobility plan that also includes full compensation for public transportation for commuting and business travel.* Great social events with your team and other TNO colleagues. That’s how you will get to know a lot of people really quickly.* Flexible working hours, the possibility to work parttime (32 or 36 hours) and the possibility of working from home.* A good pension scheme.Read more about tailoring your benefits package.## **TNO as an employer**Our people are at the heart of TNO. Their curiosity, expertise and entrepreneurial mindset make it possible to deliver high-impact research and innovations that contribute to society’s sustainable wellbeing and prosperity. That is why we invest in an inspiring and inclusive working environment where colleagues can excel, have autonomy and continue to grow.Your talent and ambition have every opportunity to flourish at TNO. You work with experts (both within and beyond TNO), have access to advanced technology and the freedom to explore, experiment and innovate. Our strength lies in independence, reliability and collaboration. We find each other in wonder and ingenuity. We are driven to push boundaries. By working with businesses and government, and by connecting different perspectives, we strengthen our innovative capability and create responsible, meaningful results.At TNO, we believe this is our time to help society, government and business move forward faster. Together with driven colleagues, you turn knowledge into concrete innovations or ventures that truly make a difference by combining the power of science and entrepreneurship. And in doing so, you make your mark on our time.## **The selection process**Please apply before the 4th of October, 2026. The selection process comprises two interview rounds. In a final meeting we will discuss the terms of employment and your tailored benefits package. We aim to finalize the entire process within four weeks.The selection process may include an online assessment and a reference check. A certificate of Conduct (VOG) is required before starting a new job at TNO.As you will be working for clients in the domain of defence and security, a Certificate of No Objection issued by AIVD (the Dutch General Intelligence and Security Service) is mandatory. This means you will have to undergo a security screening. Read more about security screening.## Has this job opening sparked your interest?Then we’d like to hear from you! Please contact us for more information about the job or the selection process. To apply, please upload your CV and covering letter using the ‘apply now’ button.Apply now