Risk Management Specialist

What you will be doing

With your expertise in fire safety, you’ll serve as the link between our risk management department and the emergency response services. You’ll share fire prevention knowledge with colleagues who are on standby day in and day out to respond to incidents. Conversely, insights from the emergency response team also provide valuable information. For example, to better align our fire safety recommendations with real-world practice. It’s up to you to bring these two worlds together. But that’s not all. You’ll also use your knowledge and experience to raise awareness among users of high-risk locations about the dangers and encourage them to take preventive measures. You’ll visit places that remain hidden to many—from the cellars of the Royal Palace on Dam Square to the attic of the Concertgebouw. Or you’ll ensure that visitors to major events like King’s Day and Amsterdam Dance Event can evacuate safely.

You have a solid understanding of the law and know how to achieve your goals through tact and expertise. After all, regulations often lag behind current safety insights. Our department invests heavily in anticipating safety issues related to developments such as the energy transition and climate adaptation. By facilitating this interaction, you also contribute to these efforts.

One of our experienced colleagues is retiring, and we want to retain his knowledge and extensive network. During the initial phase of your appointment, you will therefore spend a lot of time working alongside him and learning on the job. In our dynamic region, the rewarding role of specialist is one that you must grow into through hands-on experience.

You'll recognize yourself in this

You’re a connector. You easily fit into any environment and demonstrate your value there. You’re just as comfortable talking to a business-minded entrepreneur as you are to a commander who has to make life-or-death decisions under intense time pressure. You adapt easily, because no two days are the same. You’re a team player, but you’re also comfortable working independently. That requires an entrepreneurial mindset. You know the high-risk locations in our region and take the initiative to establish and maintain contacts.

Of course, you have a solid understanding of building codes and, specifically, fire prevention measures. If you don’t yet have this knowledge, you’re willing to invest in gaining it. Ideally, you have a background in firefighting—for example, as a firefighter, volunteer, or officer. In any case, you have an affinity for the “front-line” side of our organization.

You'll take this knowledge and experience with you

• Vocational high school (MBO) level of work and thinking
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Demonstrable knowledge of fire prevention (or willingness to undergo training)
• Class B driver's license

Here's what you'll get from us

The Amsterdam-Amstelland Safety Region is offering a position within a dynamic and ambitious organization as part of a professional team, with ample opportunities for personal development.

• Salary up to €4 ,302 per month based on a 36-hour workweek.
• An individual flexible spending account (IFSA) equal to 18.63% of the gross annual salary. This includes the year-end bonus and vacation pay.
• 144 hours of paid leave based on a 36-hour workweek, plus 33 hours of overtime. And you automatically get May 1 and May 5 off.
• A one-year appointment, with the possibility of a permanent position.
• A generous pension plan through ABP, 70% of which is paid by us.
• Monthly health insurance premium.
• Free access to all sports facilities and classes at the fire stations.
• We place a strong emphasis on (personal) development, offering opportunities to participate in courses, training sessions, and workshops.
• The opportunity to take on an on-call position in addition to your regular job.

The team

The Amsterdam-Amstelland Fire Department is part of the Amsterdam-Amstelland Safety Region. The Risk Management Department, a team of approximately 40 colleagues, is part of the Fire Services Sector. Risk Management advises the competent authority, other safety regions, external parties, and the board on preventing and mitigating risks of fire and other incidents. We are where we can have the greatest impact on creating a safe living environment.

Apply

Do you have any questions after reading the job posting? If so, please contact us.

About the position:  Erik Platvoet (coordinator) erik.platvoet@brandweeraa.nl or 06-20192128.

For information about the procedure: George van Eegeorge.van.ee@veiligheidsregioaa.nl or 06-15694619.

You can apply until March 1, 2026. Interviews will be held the following week.

An assessment may be part of the process.

We are a safety region in the Netherlands made up of all kinds of people. For us, diversity is key to creativity, inspiration, innovation, and strong teams. Every day, we work to foster an open culture where there is room for everyone’s talents. No matter who you are, we’re here for you, and you’re more than welcome to apply!

Internal and external recruitment take place simultaneously, and an assessment may be part of the process.

We don't appreciate cold calls, but we do appreciate sharing!