Secretary

The position

The PO and VO Councils are seeking a secretary to support the team working on information products with legal issues related to both procurement and privacy. You will ensure that the team can work quickly and efficiently by documenting and improving internal processes. This includes developing (annual) plans and memos.

The Councils process (personal) data of students and staff in primary and secondary education. This entails a significant responsibility: we are committed to handling this data with care. You play a key role in ensuring that these processes are accurate and reliable and are audited as necessary. In this capacity, you will work closely with the Councils’ privacy officers and data protection officer.

In addition, we enter into agreements with our users and suppliers. You will play a key coordinating role in overseeing the conclusion of these agreements and ensuring proper compliance with the GDPR. You will take action whenever necessary. You will consult with and advise relevant colleagues. Finally, you will stay abreast of changes in education and privacy laws and regulations.

In your role as secretary, you will collaborate with the manager and the rest of the leadership team to develop proposals and ensure compliance with internal accountability requirements within the Boards. You are encouraged to offer both solicited and unsolicited advice based on your expertise. You will also ensure that internal procedures are clear, for example regarding contracts with new suppliers or school boards, and improve processes where necessary. When grant applications are being drafted, you will support the colleague responsible for the content and, if necessary, coordinate the process.

What will you be doing?

• You ensure compliance with laws and regulations related to the GDPR and education, and monitor developments;
• You will ensure that the legal administration and related processes are in order;
• You will serve as the point of contact for educational institutions, partners, and suppliers when drafting new agreements;
• You are skilled at developing plans and processes and enjoy using these to support the various subject-matter teams;
• You will work closely with the management team and all other Vensters colleagues on a daily basis;
• You can always discuss substantive issues with your colleagues, the Data Protection Officer, and the Privacy Officers.

Who are we looking for?

You are a professional with several years of experience working as a secretary in a public or quasi-public organization; knowledge of IT projects is a strong asset. You are looking for a varied role that offers a great deal of responsibility and autonomy—a role that contributes to a social cause: quality education for every student. You don’t want a monotonous workweek, and you’re eager to dive right in.

In addition, the ideal secretary has a legal background or a strong affinity for legal issues. Someone who is willing to dig deep into a topic, get to the bottom of it, explain how it works, and help enhance the team’s professionalism.

Finally, the secretary plays a key role in drafting proposals, so we hope you enjoy writing and are skilled at expressing yourself clearly. This will ensure that our goals are put into writing and translated into concrete plans with clear actions.

What do you bring to the table?

• You have several years of experience in the role of secretary;
• You quickly master legal concepts;
• You are detail-oriented and can write clearly;
• You're looking for a close-knit and professional team;
• You have an eye for processes and are results-oriented.

The organization

The PO-Raad and the VO-Raad are the sector organizations for primary and secondary education. These associations represent the common interests of school organizations in primary education, secondary education, special primary education, and (secondary) special education. The councils are thus authoritative advocates for these interests. In addition, both councils drive innovative projects and knowledge sharing in education. Quality is our top priority. After all, it concerns the future of our children and, by extension, the future of the Netherlands. That is why we remain committed to providing a quality education for every child.

The PO-Raad and the VO-Raad embrace variety and diversity, both within the sectors and among our own staff.

About Vensters

The PO and VO Councils support their members with information products from Vensters for accountability and quality assurance. Together, we are developing a platform with various applications for our members. To this end, we collaborate with many different internal and external stakeholders, such as the Ministry, DUO, and the Inspectorate. We enter into formal agreements with our users, partners, and suppliers regarding our collaboration and the associated obligations.

What do we offer you?

In addition to a competitive salary and a pleasant work environment, the PO-Raad offers an excellent benefits package:

• You will be employed by the PO-Raad, but will work for both Councils;
• The PO-Raad follows the Collective Labor Agreement for Dutch Universities; the position is classified in pay grade 10, depending on experience;
• A full-time position of 32–40 hours per week;
• 8% vacation pay;
• Year-end bonus: 8.3%;
• 232 vacation hours per year for full-time employees;
• Option to accrue additional compensatory leave;
• Partially paid parental leave;
• Option for hybrid work;
• Internet fee of €25 per month;
• Work-from-home allowance;
• A great pension with ABP;
• Reimbursement of travel expenses and/or an NS Business Card for commutes of 10 km or more;
• Bicycle policy.

Apply

If you are interested in this position, please email your cover letter and resume to vacature@poraad.nl by Thursday, September 5, 2024.

For more information about the position, please contact Maartje Meuwissen, Manager at Vensters, by email at maartjemeuwissen@poraad.nl or by phone at 030 – 31 00 933.

We are seeking to offer a fixed-term contract starting on October 1 or November 1, 2024.