Senior Public Affairs Advisor

What are you going to do?

As a senior public affairs advisor, you will strengthen Amsterdam UMC’s position in a complex and ever-changing landscape. You will bridge different interests, build lasting relationships, and help shape policy on healthcare, research, education, and commercialization.

In this role, you will serve as a strategic advisor to senior management and the board of directors.

You translate developments in society, politics, and the field of research institutions into concrete recommendations.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• maintaining and expanding a strong network of policymakers, politicians, and research institutions in Amsterdam, the surrounding region, The Hague, and, where relevant, Brussels;
• updating and implementing the public affairs strategy and prioritizing relevant issues;
• coordinating and leading multidisciplinary advocacy teams to achieve objectives;
• drafting lobbying documents and facilitating collaboration between policy, communications, and management;
• Advising the board and reporting on public affairs to the director of communications and the board of directors.

What are you bringing?

You combine strategic insight, the ability to build connections, and political sensitivity. You collaborate in an inclusive manner and are open to new perspectives.

You also have:

• a completed university degree;
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in public affairs, lobbying, or policy consulting;
• extensive knowledge of the political, administrative, and social landscape, preferably in a (semi)public sector setting;
• an active network in regional, national, and preferably also European politics and civil society;
• Excellent command of Dutch and English, both spoken and written.

Whatdoweofferyou?

• A one-year contract with the possibility of a permanent position.
• Salary range 12: €5,847 to €7,424 gross for full-time employment (depending on education and experience). You will also receive an 8.3% year-end bonus.Calculate your net salary here. Effective July 1, 2026, the salary will be increased by 3.5% in accordance with the UMC collective bargaining agreement.
• Vacation hours: 194.4 hours per year for full-time employees, with the option to bank hours.
• 100% reimbursement for public transportation. Are you coming on foot, by bike, or by car? If so, you’ll receive a reimbursement of €0.21 per kilometer (for car travel, there’s a maximum of 40 kilometers one way).
• Are you coming by bike? Take advantage of our great bike policy.
• Pension accrual through the ABP, for which we pay 70% of the contribution.
• Free and unlimited access to training courses from providers such as GoodHabitz in our learning environment.
• An active staff association and theJong Amsterdam UMCassociation, both of which organize fun (sports) activities and events.

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Where will you beworking?

Public affairs is part of the Communications department. In this role, you will work alongside a fellow advisor, as well as other colleagues in the Communications department, the Strategy, Administrative and Legal Affairs, and Valorization departments, and the various healthcare divisions and research institutes.

Amsterdam UMC offers a dynamic work environment where innovation, knowledge sharing, and social issues take center stage. We work with a diverse and dedicated team of professionals who are committed to providing high-quality, accessible care and conducting groundbreaking research.

You will have a workspace at both the AMC and VUmc locations, with the option to work in a hybrid model. The workplace has an open and collegial culture, where respect, collaboration, and professional development are central.

We embrace diversity. When people feel safe and at home, they thrive. We strive to provide equal opportunities for everyone. There is room for everyone’s culture, background, ideas, and creativity.Learn more on our Diversity & Inclusion page.

Let's get to know each other

The first round of job interviews will take place on June 29. Please keep this in mind.

Do you have any questions? For more information about this job opening, please contact Marianne Honkoop, Director of Communications, atm.honkoop@amsterdamumc.nl.

For more information about the application process, please contactChella van Gelderen, recruitment consultant, atc.m.vangelderen@amsterdamumc.nl.

A reference check and screening may be part of the hiring process. If you are hired by us, we require a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) as a standard procedure for certain job categories.Find out what this entailsand whether it applies to your position.

Internal candidates are given priority over external candidates when equally qualified.

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