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At the intersection of governance, politics, and

You advise the organization and have a direct influence on decisions made by the city

Get to Amsterdam.
Your advice helps ensure fairness

and future-proof municipal taxes, which are essential for public services

that all Amsterdammers use every day.
In a professional, caring, and informal

Our team is centered on collaboration, humor, and quality, and together we make a difference

results achieved.

The position

As a municipal tax policy advisor, you will work at the

at the intersection of governance, politics, and organization, and you provide advice on issues

that directly impact Amsterdam. You are the first point of contact for

the administrator and acts on behalf of the Director of Taxes. You provide advice when requested

and, without being asked, on a wide range of issues, such as tourism, the regulatory burden on businesses, and

the implementation of municipal tax policy. In addition, you will prepare

carefully prepare for administrative meetings, draft your notes and recommendations, and

you monitor the progress of administrative decision-making. Through intensive

You know how to coordinate with colleagues within and outside the Tax Department

to break down complex issues into clear choices.

You will work independently within the Legal Affairs and Advisory (JZ&A) team, a

A diverse and informal team with broad expertise. In addition to advising the board

and the management team, you will play an active role in civil service and administrative

decision-making. You translate administrative directives into actionable plans,

develops scenarios and explores alternatives for policy and implementation. Also

You will coordinate administrative processes, such as responding to council questions and

motions. In this role, you will have the freedom to take the initiative and contribute substantively to the

make a difference and further develop your skills as a strategic advisor.

Here's what you do on an average day

Advising the board and management on current

issues such as the impact of the tourist tax, business costs, or

bottlenecks in the implementation of tax policy, and interpreting signals from

the organization to clear policy recommendations.
Preparing for administrative meetings and

drafting documents, including annotations, opinions, and decision memos for

college, committee, and council meetings.
Coordinating administrative processes, such as the

responding to council questions and motions, with a focus on quality, coherence, and

scheduling.
Coordinating with colleagues and stakeholders within

and outside the Tax Department, so that administrative decisions align with the

implementation practices and legal frameworks.
Supporting spokespersons and

communications colleagues in responding to press inquiries and explaining

administrative decisions.

This is where you get started

We want to be a good employer that ensures all colleagues feel

feel seen and valued. We value the differences among our colleagues, all of whom

Diversity leads to better results for our organization and our city.

Our goal is to have a workforce that reflects the

Amsterdam's workforce. So whoever you are, you're always welcome here

Welcome!

You will be working within the Amsterdam Municipal Tax Department, an organization that annually

collects and administers more than 1 billion euros in municipal taxes for the city.

The organization is undergoing rapid development and is collaborating more and more closely with

partners within and outside the municipality. You will be part of the department

Central Processes and Advisory (CP&A), which serves as a driving force for innovation

and development. At CP&A, you will join the Consulting team, a

a multidisciplinary team of 14 enthusiastic colleagues with diverse

specialties, such as tax and legal expertise, compliance, and communications.

The team is committed to quality, works together professionally, and places great value on

an informal atmosphere and a sense of humor. We work in a hybrid model, with a permanent

A gathering place on Anton de Komplein in Amsterdam Zuidoost. At Team Advies

is a space where you can be yourself and work together to achieve tangible results for the

city.

What you bring

For the position of municipal tax policy advisor, you must have:

A bachelor's degree.
At least 3 years of verifiable work experience as

advisor in an administrative and political setting within (local) government.
At least 3 years of experience advising

board members or executive management, including the preparation of administrative

decision-making and consultation.
At least 3 years of demonstrable experience with

drafting administrative documents, such as recommendations, annotations, or council documents.

You should have the following skills:

Environmental awareness: Show that it's good

to be informed about professional, organizational, and social,

political developments or other environmental factors and knows how to effectively

apply to one's own role or organization.
Collaborate: Makes a constructive contribution

toward a shared outcome, particularly the atmosphere and relationships

within the group or team.
Customer Relationship Management: Builds personal relationships

with customers and other contacts, maintains and leverages them.
Initiative: Takes initiative on their own.

Identifies opportunities and translates them into improvement and innovation initiatives, which

contribute to improved organizational performance.
Results-oriented: Specific goals such as

use as a starting point for one's own behavior and stick to it until the goal

has been achieved.

What we offer you

As a municipal tax advisor, you will work for us at least 32 hours a week and

up to 36 hours per week, and you can count on the following

terms of employment.

A gross monthly salary ranging from €5,303 to €

$7,163 (scale 12) based on a 36-hour workweek. The exact salary

will be tailored to your education, knowledge, and experience.
A one-year employment contract,

followed by the possibility of a permanent contract if you

do not currently have an employment contract with the company, or have only a temporary one

City of Amsterdam.
If you already have an employment contract for

If you have a permanent contract with the City of Amsterdam, you will retain it and you will

transferred.
Career and training opportunities. Our

The Amsterdam School, our in-house training center, offers a variety of

training programs, professional development tracks, and on-the-job coaching that help you

can continue to challenge.
An individual choice budget (ICB) of 17.05% of

your salary, which you can use, for example, to build up additional retirement savings or

additional days off.
A pension plan through ABP, the pension fund

for government and education. We pay 70% of your pension contribution.
A travel allowance of €0.10 per

kilometer for travel by car, €0.15 per kilometer for travel by

bicycle and €0.21 per kilometer for travel by public transportation. This applies up to 45

kilometers one-way commute and for the number of days you are at

office works.
For days you work from home, you will receive a

A work-from-home allowance of €3.25 net per workday that you work from home.
A monthly contribution to the

health insurance.

Want to know more about our employment terms and conditions? Check out the City of Amsterdam’s Personnel Regulations

(PGA) on the website.

Apply for this job

If this job opening interests you, please send us

Please submit your application by 9 at the latest

April via the

application form on the website.
We look forward to receiving your cover letter, in which you

In no more than one A4 page, explain why your work experience and skills

suit this position. Your motivation will be taken into account during the

selection process.
Please note: this job opening closes on April 9, but we

start reviewing incoming applications earlier.

Candidates who are a good fit for the profile can therefore apply even before the

will be contacted before the application deadline for an introductory interview.
The selection process consists of three rounds:

a resume and cover letter screening, an interview, and a

discussion of employment terms.
We ask every colleague who joins our team

we require a recent Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG).