Administrative Secretary

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING? 

You carefully prepare meetings, draft clear agendas, take minutes, track action items, and translate the topics discussed into clear, easy-to-read reports. But your role goes beyond that. You serve as a substantive sparring partner, contribute ideas on processes, and offer advice both when asked and on your own initiative. For the Client and Relatives Council, you are well-versed in the Act on Client Participation in Healthcare Institutions (Wmcz) and play a key advisory role. 

The role has clear peak periods, particularly around meetings. The meeting dates for 2026 have already been set and will take place at our offices in The Hague and Houten, which makes it easy to plan your schedule. 

You will be joining a professional organization with a pleasant, collegial, and welcoming work environment. You will be based at our office in The Hague. Hierarchically, you will report to the board; functionally, the board secretary will be your supervisor. You will also collaborate with the chairs of the various committees. You will also maintain close contact and hold regular consultations with the board secretary, management assistant, and office manager. Together with the management assistant, you will draw up the annual schedule and cover for each other’s duties in case of absence. With your attention to detail, interpersonal skills, and writing ability, you will make a valuable contribution to the team. 

Due to the nature of the work and meetings, it is important to be present during these times. You may work from home outside of meeting times.  

WHAT DO WE EXPECT FROM YOU? 

• college-level education and thinking skills; 
• Political sensitivity; you are a knowledgeable discussion partner for the three bodies; 
• Excellent command of the Dutch language, both spoken and written; 
• Demonstrable knowledge of the Act on Client Participation in Healthcare Institutions (Wmcz) or a willingness to undergo training in this area; 
• You are flexible, proactive, and have a customer-oriented mindset; 
• You are decisive, meticulous, proactive, and take the initiative. 
  

WHAT DO WE OFFER YOU? 

We are initially offering a one-year fixed-term contract. If both parties are satisfied, this will be followed by a permanent contract. The salary depends on your work experience and can range from €3,683.75 to €5,335.31 gross per month based on a 36-hour workweek. In addition, you will receive an 8% year-end bonus in December and 27 vacation days based on a 36-hour workweek.   

WHO ARE WE? 

The Euthanasia Expertise Center is the leading center of expertise in the field of euthanasia care. We ensure that anyone who submits a request for euthanasia and is suffering unbearably and without prospect of improvement receives a thorough review of that request. By advising, guiding, supporting, and training physicians, we enable them to assess euthanasia requests themselves. For patients with a request for euthanasia who cannot turn to their own doctor, we serve as a safety net. With our knowledge and experience, we contribute to euthanasia care in the Netherlands and to the public debate on this topic. 

INTERESTED? 

Are you our new administrative secretary? If so, we’d love to receive your resume and cover letter. You can easily apply on our website by clicking the “Apply” button. For more information, please contact Aad Snijders ata.snijders@expertisecentrumeuthanasie.nl. 

PROCEDURE 

Candidates who are deemed suitable will be invited for an initial interview. If both parties are satisfied with the outcome of this first interview, a second interview will follow. Following positive feedback, an offer will be made and a discussion regarding terms of employment will take place.