Advisor Administrative Affairs (Interim)

Project overview

The assignment focuses on supporting the executive board and mayor in finalizing the administrative period of the municipality of Harlingen.

Profile of the suited interim professional:

• Advising the executive board and mayor on administrative tasks and identifying developments and risks
• Translating administrative ambitions into concrete results and action perspectives
• Advising on administrative communication issues and preparing public appearances and messages
• Maintaining contacts with internal and external stakeholders and acting as spokesperson where necessary
• Organizing administrative relationships and receptions, including preparing invitation lists
• Guiding the administrative and communicative transition between the current and the new mayor
• Supporting from the field of communication in the preparation and execution of the VNG Annual Congress 2027
• Aligning Harlingen's contribution with the joint communication strategy with Leeuwarden and Waadhoeke
• Guiding the mayor during the congress for public appearances and media contacts
• Several years of experience gained within public administration or a comparable political-administrative context
• Demonstrable background in strategic advising of executives
• Experience in advising on communication for complex projects and programs
• Experience with communication towards the executive board and providing spokesperson services
• Strong skills in both oral and written communication
• Ability to act independently and take responsibility for results
• Combination of administrative robustness with tact and a sense of relationships
• HBO/WO work and thinking level
• Experience with organizing large events and transitions of high municipal positions

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Duration: 7 months
• Location: Harlingen, Groningen, Friesland, Drenthe, NL
• Rate: 70-70 EUR/h
• Languages: Dutch