Secretary - Energy & Environment Team (m/f/other)

What you will be doing

In this versatile role, you will serve as the linchpin of the Sustainable Mobility team. The focus of your work will be on supporting project administration and invoicing processes (approximately 60% of the role), while also providing general support to the team.

What you'll be doing:

• Managing project administration and invoicing processes, including tracking budgets, recording hours, and sending invoices
• Ensuring the professional and efficient handling of project documentation and reports
• Coordinating appointments and managing complex schedules for consultants
• Drafting and formatting reports and quotes, where your excellent command of the Dutch language will come in handy
• Planning and organizing meetings and gatherings
• Providing administrative support to project leaders within the team
• Actively contribute to team dynamics and group activities

With your versatile skills, you ensure that the team always functions effectively and that all processes run smoothly.

Quote

"The combination of freedom, responsibility, and teamwork at Berenschot means that every day brings a new challenge. You really feel like part of the team." – Secretary.

Where will you end up?

Berenschot is an independent Dutch management consulting firm based in Utrecht, where more than 500 passionate colleagues work together to develop sustainable solutions to our clients’ challenges. We contribute to progress within organizations and society through our advice and solutions. Our organization has a flat structure without partners, giving you influence over the projects you work on. We always strive for surprising and innovative solutions, which is what makes us unique. With an open and informal culture, collaboration across different disciplines, and plenty of freedom and responsibility from day one, you’ll have the opportunity to discover what matters to you, where your strengths lie, and in which areas you want to grow.

These are your immediate colleagues

You will be joining our Sustainable Mobility team, an enthusiastic group of about 15 professionals with a passion for sustainability and mobility. Together, we work on innovative solutions to mobility challenges, with an eye toward a sustainable future. Your role is essential in supporting this team, and together with your three direct colleagues—all secretaries—you form a powerful team. The team works closely together and offers a pleasant mix of professionalism and camaraderie, where your own input and creativity are valued. Innovation, collaboration, and personal development are our top priorities.

Here's what to bring

We are looking for an independent and proactive secretary who thrives in a dynamic environment.

You have:

• At least a completed vocational education program and at least two years of experience in a similar role
• Experience and an interest in project administration and invoicing processes; knowledge of AFAS is a plus
• Strong organizational skills and experience managing complex schedules
• Excellent command of the Dutch language, both spoken and written; English is a plus
• A hands-on approach, combined with a spirit of entrepreneurship, a sense of humor, and a team-oriented attitude
• A proactive attitude and excellent communication skills

If you can be the glue that holds the team together and enjoy taking on responsibility, then you’re a perfect fit for Berenschot!

What we offer you

At Berenschot, we offer a unique commercial environment free from shareholders or partners. This gives us plenty of room and freedom to do business and the opportunity to engage with important social issues. Our informal culture is a defining feature. Berenschot is a flat organization with short lines of communication where your voice is truly heard. There are plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth, where your initiative is embraced and supported. Here, you have the freedom to take initiative. Our diverse and inclusive HR policy embraces diversity and offers equal opportunities to everyone.

Of course, we also offer excellent benefits and great opportunities for professional development:

• An independent position for a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 days per week
• A salary ranging from €2,911 to €3,918 per month, based on your experience
• A laptop and a cell phone
• 27 days of vacation, with the option to purchase an additional 20 days for full-time employees
• A good pension plan
• Reimbursement for working from home and travel expenses
• Training and development opportunities that focus on your personal growth
• A pleasant work environment with a close-knit team of consultants and a colleague who serves as a secretary

Apply now

Would you like to join our team and become part of Berenschot? Then apply now using the form below to our recruiter, Vicky Schats. If you have any questions, please contact Vicky at v.schats@berenschot.nl or 06 25 72 26 12. We look forward to scheduling an interview with suitable candidates soon!

Here's what the rest of the application process looks like

Have you applied? You’ll receive a response within one business week. If the response is positive, we’d like to invite you to meet with Vicky Schats, a recruiter at Berenschot. If we’re both enthusiastic after this meeting, you’ll have an interview with colleagues from your team and your future manager. If those interviews go well, we’ll ask you to take an assessment. If the results show that you’re a true Berenschotter, we’ll make you a concrete offer. After that, we’ll be happy to welcome you to our team.

Apply now

Equal opportunities for everyone. That’s important to us. That’s why we have a diverse and inclusive HR policy. Our goal is to bring out the best in each other—precisely because we’re all different. What qualities can you bring to our organization? Apply now for the position “Secretary – Energy and Environment Team, Sustainable Mobility (m/f/o).”