Facilities Services Employee (F/M/X)
The Concertgebouw is one of the most visited concert halls in the world, hosting over 900 events and welcoming more than 730,000 visitors each year. The acoustics of our halls are world-renowned; nowhere else does classical music sound more beautiful. But we offer much more than just classical music: you can also enjoy pop, jazz, film music, hip-hop, children’s concerts, and much more. We are responsible for 95% of our own revenue. With an enthusiastic, close-knit, and friendly team, we create unforgettable experiences for our visitors.
No two people are alike. The Concertgebouw strives to be an organization where everyone feels welcome and safe—a place where employees can be themselves and are given the freedom and recognition they need to contribute to our mission in their own way. That’s why we’re eager to get to know you!
We are looking for a Facilities Services Associate to work 38 hours per week in the Facilities Services department. As a Facilities Services Associate, you will support the department with administrative and financial tasks, as well as with the implementation of facilities-related issues and projects.
Who are you?
- You are an enthusiastic professional with at least a high school diploma;
- And preferably have experience in facility management;
- You are proficient in using Word and Excel;
- Working with precision is something that suits you.
What will you be doing?
Your main duties and responsibilities are:
- Administrative support for the Facilities Department;
- Processing financial and administrative data such as coding, cost reconciliations, and project overviews;
- Managing and monitoring budgets and reports;
- Maintaining and managing contracts and the long-term maintenance plan (MJOP).
- Supporting various projects and activities, such as sustainability initiatives;
- Performing digital and physical archival tasks;
- Colleagues can come to you with questions about administrative and facilities-related matters.
What does your team look like?
You will work within the Technical Services team, which is part of the Facilities Department. At the office, you will be working alongside the Building Management, Facilities, and Technical Services Coordinator—with whom you will maintain close contact and to whom you will report—as well as the Technical Services Coordinator and the Building Management Assistant. You will perform your duties for the entire Facilities Department. This includes the Reception & Security, Operations, Technical Services, and Theater Technology departments, which together employ approximately 30 colleagues.
What do we offer?
- A salary between €2,316 and €3,356 gross per month for full-time employment (38 hours per week);
- You are accruing pension benefits;
- You can attend concerts in the most beautiful concert hall in the Netherlands;
- You'll be part of a highly dedicated team with a casual work environment;
- As a full-time employee, you are entitled to 25 days of vacation per year;
- A bike and laptop plan;
- Weekly yoga classes;
- Weekly rehearsal of the staff choir.
Application Process
Will you be our new colleague? If so, please apply by June 27 by sending your resume and cover letter to vacature@concertgebouw.nl.
You will receive a response to your application by phone or email no later than 7 days after the job posting closes. The first interviews will take place in week 28 (July 7), and the second interviews in week 30 (July 21). If you are selected, a final meeting to discuss the terms of employment will follow.
For more information about this job opening, please contact Laurien van Straalen, department coordinator (l.vanstraalen@concertgebouw.nl / 020 – 5730203).
