Public Affairs Advisor

As a Public Affairs Advisor, you will develop and implement the Public Affairs strategy based on the Longfonds’ mission, vision, and objectives. The focus will be on issues such as clean air and current challenges facing people with lung disease, such as medication shortages. We collaborate with partner organizations to some extent, but also operate independently. You serve as the link between the political sphere and our social agenda. You will work within the Corporate Affairs team alongside PR and Corporate Communications, and collaborate actively and closely with both relevant impact teams at Longfonds and with the Director and the Impact Manager.

Who are you?

• You will develop and implement targeted lobbying strategies that strengthen Longfonds’s positioning. You actively follow political developments and are able to interpret them and link them to our mission, vision, and objectives
• You build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, such as government agencies, members of Congress, and policymakers, to mobilize support and make an impact. In doing so, you focus on results and ensure that Longfonds is at the table when it matters most
• You will contribute to relevant debates, committee meetings, elections, and/or discussions with members of Congress, policymakers, or stakeholders. You will link current events to the Longfonds’s objectives
• You build and maintain strategic alliances and partnerships with other organizations, both within and outside the sector, to achieve shared goals and influence policy
• You will safeguard and enhance the Longfonds’ reputation by taking a proactive approach (guiding, encouraging, and responding) in various settings where public perception is expressed or shaped

What do you bring to the table? 

• You have a college or university level of work and thinking
• You have at least 5 years of work experience in a similar position
• You have strong communication, interpersonal, and consulting skills
• You have a keen understanding of administrative, political, and organizational matters
• You feel connected to the Longfonds mission and to people with lung disease, and you have an intrinsic motivation to contribute to healthy lungs and clean air
• You are persuasive and know how to inspire people
• You work well with others, adapt easily, and connect with everyone, regardless of their role, status, or political views
• You communicate flawlessly, both verbally and in writing

What do we offer?

• a one-year contract with the option to renew
• A salary according to pay scale K (from €4,290 to €6,172) under the Longfonds collective bargaining agreement, depending on education and experience, based on a 36-hour workweek
• a pleasant, innovative, and educational work environment with opportunities for growth
• an open and collaborative work environment that encourages initiative
• attractive employee benefits, including a 13th month’s salary and a wellness budget
• Full reimbursement of travel expenses via public transportation (our office is located at Amersfoort Central Station) or by bicycle

The organization

At Longfonds, we have over seventy optimistic, collaborative, and proactive employees. We promote a smoke-free, healthy, and active lifestyle. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, including in the composition of our teams. We frequently work together in multidisciplinary teams.

Which team will you be working on?

As a Public Affairs Advisor, you will be part of the Corporate Affairs Team. This team oversees the intersection of Public Affairs, Corporate Communications (internal and external), and Public Relations. The Corporate Affairs Team helps establish Longfonds as the leading authority on healthy lungs and clean air and plays a proactive and pivotal role in driving the social changes necessary for lung health.

Interested?

Please submit your application via this website: Public Affairs Advisor - Careers at Longfonds.

For more information about this position, please contact Thijs van Voornveld, Team Leader of Corporate Affairs, at 06 22 98 49 95.

For questions about the application process, please contact Lucas Ruijs, HR Team Leader, at 06 25 68 27 04.

The procedure

Based on your response, we will determine whether to schedule an introductory meeting.

• The application deadline for this position is the end of the day on June 1, 2025. You can expect to hear back from us on or after June 2.
• We have scheduled the first round of interviews for June 12 between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
• We have scheduled a second round of interviews for June 17 between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM

Recruitment agencies are asked to refrain from contacting us regarding this job opening.