Facilities Coordinator - Professional Competence

What will you be doing?

Under the supervision of the Professional Development Team Leader / BOCAS, you will:

• Be part of the coordination team for Vakbekwaam Worden/BOCAS.
• Handle the day-to-day coordination of facility management at BOCAS-Schiphol and BOCAS-Uithoorn.
• Contribute to exploring and further developing a more centralized structure for planning and administrative support within the Professional Competence Department.
• Coordinate the work of administrators, planners, administrative support staff, and functional administrators; train new employees; and provide input for performance reviews.
• Ensure effective planning, coordination, and support for education, training, and exercise (ETX) activities, in conjunction with the logistical implementation.
• Contribute to improvement and change processes within the Professional Competence Department, including BOCAS, such as the further development of BOCAS or the establishment of a Professional Competence Service Desk.
• Serve as the link between BOCAS, the Facilities Department, and other departments regarding resources, maintenance, and support.
• Handle quotations, invoicing, and financial processing, and be accountable for these tasks;
• Fulfilling roles in the field of safety, including Emergency Response Team Leader/Shift Supervisor and Safety Officer.
• Participate in and/or lead (sub)projects and working groups.
• Prepare management information and reports.
• Participate in internal and external meetings.

Who are you?

Are you a connector who brings colleagues, fire stations, and departments together to tackle issues related to planning professional development activities and facility support? Do you thrive on bringing structure to a situation, creating clarity, and achieving results? Then we’re looking for you!

You are an enthusiastic and solution-oriented professional who works effectively both independently and as part of a team. You possess strong communication skills and maintain a customer-focused approach toward internal stakeholders. You are strong at planning, maintain a clear overview, and know how to act decisively when necessary. You are flexible and switch effortlessly between operational issues and long-term developments. You have technical insight and, preferably, knowledge of the organization, working methods, and the equipment and materials of the fire department. Experience with planning, coordinating, and aligning efforts in a complex environment is a plus.

You'll recognize yourself in this

• HBO+ level of work and thinking.
• Familiarity with computers, scheduling systems, and multimedia equipment.
• Proficiency in Dutch and, preferably, English, both spoken and written.

Ideally, you have the following qualifications, or we will train you to obtain them:

• safety officer (responsible for safety at the sites).
• a first aid certification (Lead First Aid Officer/Team Leader).
• certification to operate a forklift.
• Class C driver's license.

You will be working from two locations. Both have ample free parking.

Main location: BOCAS-Schiphol, 527 Sloterweg in Badhoevedorp

Secondary location: BOCAS-Uithoorn (Molenlaan 30, Uithoorn)

Here's what you'll get from us

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

• Salary in pay scale 10A ranging from €4,224 to a maximum of €6,169 per month based on a 36-hour workweek. This includes a 3.1% collective bargaining agreement increase effective August 1, 2026.
• The position primarily involves day shifts on weekdays, with the occasional evening or Saturday shift.
• An individual flexible spending account (IFSA) equal to 18.63% of the gross annual salary. This includes the year-end bonus and vacation pay.
• 177 hours of leave based on a 36-hour workweek, 33 of which are overtime hours. Plus, you automatically get May 1 and May 5 off.
• A one-year appointment, with the possibility of a permanent position.
• A generous pension plan through ABP, 70% 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.
• We place a strong emphasis on (personal) development, offering opportunities to participate in courses, training sessions, and workshops.
• The opportunity to take on an on-call position in addition to your regular job.

The department

Our Professional Competence Department consists of approximately 50 professionals and ensures that our firefighting personnel maintain a high level of professional competence in terms of knowledge and skills. We play a leading role in the development of professional competence, from firefighters to the duty commander. The department consists of three teams: Learning and Development, Maintaining Professional Competence, and Achieving Professional Competence (including the Amsterdam-Amstelland Schiphol Fire Service Training Center).

BOCAS is the training and practice center of the Amsterdam-Amstelland Fire Department, with locations in Badhoevedorp and Uithoorn. Here, national and region-specific training courses up to the level of fire chief are provided, as well as refresher courses and drills for professional and volunteer firefighters. In addition, the locations are used by external parties such as other emergency services and other fire departments, and an external organization (FMTC) provides safety training in the fields of offshore and shipping.

The Vakbekwaam Worden/BOCAS team consists of approximately 20 dedicated and enthusiastic full-time staff members (instructors, planners, administrators, and consultants) and approximately 70 freelancers, each with their own expertise and background.

A Professional Competence Service Center is being established to support the Professional Competence Department. This service center will coordinate the planning and provide administrative support for education, training, and practice activities (ETP) with all stakeholders. This initiative aims to improve coherence and provide a clearer overview within the professional competence program. In this role, you will make a significant contribution to the establishment and development of this service point, which will consist of approximately 8 employees whose work will fall entirely or partially under its purview.

Want to learn more? Visit www.veiligheidsregioaa.nl and www.bocas.nl

Apply

Do you have any questions about the job description? Please contact: Karen Lookman (Team Leader, Professional Development/BOCAS), phone number 06 – 20 54 11 76

Do you have any questions about the application process? If so, please contact George van Ee (Recruiter),

george.van.ee@veiligheidsregioaa.nl, or 06-15-69-46-19. You may respond through May 10, 2026.

The interviews will take place on May 13 and 18, 2026

We are a Safety Region in the Netherlands made up of all kinds of people. For us, diversity is key to creativity, inspiration, innovation, and strong teams. Every day, we work to foster an open culture where there is room for everyone’s talents. No matter who you are, we’re here for you, and you’re more than welcome to apply!

Internal and external recruitment take place simultaneously, and an assessment may be part of the process.

We don't appreciate cold calls, but we do appreciate sharing!