Risk Management Consultant - (Fire) Safety

What will you be doing?

In the field of fire safety and safety in general, you help develop all kinds of great initiatives. Your goal is to reduce fire risks and further improve residents’ ability to help themselves and each other. Following an incident or in response to a current national issue, you primarily identify opportunities to raise fire safety awareness, change behavior, and thereby make the living environment safer from fire. For example, your tasks include:

• Developing a strategy for (administrative) policy advice, or drafting a project plan to seize opportunities immediately;
• Coordinating and supporting activities carried out by colleagues at the fire stations or other departments related to a safe living environment;
• In addition, you advise municipalities, organizations, and institutions on fire safety.

As an ambassador for fire and life safety, you will build a strong network of relationships that you will maintain with dedication. You will participate in national working groups and establish a network with municipalities, other safety regions, and other organizations that serve as safety partners. In doing so, you will represent the interests of our organization while remaining attentive to the interests of others. In addition to organizing and implementing projects, you will also use your knowledge and expertise to contribute to policy plans, media content, and campaigns. You may occasionally work in the evenings or on weekends, and you will handle this with flexibility.

You are responsible for—and take ownership of—the results the team achieves. You organize the necessary (thematic) structure across departments and identify opportunities by making connections. On occasion, you provide information or give a presentation to organizations and various target groups. You have an open attitude and possess such strong communication skills that you are able to coach colleagues in reaching diverse target groups, such as young people, students, seniors, and residents from a variety of cultural backgrounds.

You'll recognize yourself in this

You are an enthusiastic, creative, and enterprising person who works well in a team but is also capable of working independently and building a network. You enjoy writing and working on projects. You are a connector, customer-focused, and results-oriented. You have a college-level education and way of thinking.

You are confident and communicate clearly. As a consultant, you don’t just focus on the content; you also ensure that your recommendations are implemented. You have strong analytical skills and are attuned to the organization and its dynamic environment.

You'll take this knowledge and experience with you

• HBO+ level of work and thinking;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Experience in providing policy advice to government agencies;
• Experience with project-based work;
• Class B driver's license.

Here's what you'll get from us

The Amsterdam-Amstelland Safety Region is offering a position within a dynamic organization as part of a professional team, with ample opportunities for personal development.

• Salary in pay grade 10A of up to €5,748 per month based on a 36-hour workweek and depending on experience;
• An individual flexible spending allowance equal to 18.63% of the gross annual salary;
• Travel expenses are reimbursed at a rate of 0.14 cents per kilometer, with a maximum of 45 kilometers one way;
• 187.2 hours of leave based on a 36-hour workweek;
• A generous pension plan through ABP, two-thirds of which is paid by us;
• The option to work remotely with a work-from-home allowance of €3 per day;
• Monthly health insurance premium;
• Free use of all sports facilities at the fire stations.

The team

The Amsterdam-Amstelland Fire Department is part of the Amsterdam-Amstelland Safety Region. The Risk Management Division, a team of approximately 35 colleagues, is part of the Fire Services Sector. Risk Management advises the competent authority, other safety regions, residents, businesses, and the administration on preventing and mitigating risks of fire and other incidents. We are where we can have the greatest impact on creating a safe living environment.

Apply

Do you have any questions after reading the job posting? If so, please contact us. 

For questions about the job description:

• Erik Platvoet (coordinator) via erik.platvoet@brandweeraa.nl or 06-20192128.
  

For questions about the procedure:

• George van Ee via george.van.ee@veiligheidsregioaa.nl or 06-15694619.
  

You can apply until Sunday, May 25, 2025. Interviews will be held in early June. Internal and external recruitment will take place simultaneously, and an assessment may be part of the process.