Advisor to the Council Member

What will you be doing?

High-level strategic consulting

With over 200 subject-matter advisors within the City of Arnhem, our aldermen are inundated with a considerable amount of information. It’s your job to support your alderman in assessing and streamlining this information. Easier said than done, because there’s a great deal going on in our city, and various interests are at play. You are able to translate signals and trends from society, the news, and the organization into action, taking charge of coordination yourself when necessary. With your critical eye, you contribute ideas on the content, form, and strategy to be chosen for various issues. In doing so, you act as a sparring partner and confidant for the alderman. In addition, you have an unerring sense of what your alderman wants or needs and consult with the colleagues responsible for the relevant content.

As an alderman’s advisor, you maintain a broad perspective and are able to identify connections between the various issues within your alderman’s or the municipal executive’s portfolio. You seamlessly coordinate between internal departments to establish links regarding current issues. You contribute constructively to council documents. You support, advise, and oversee the preparation of your alderman(s), ensuring they have the right information in the right place at the right time. You respect the substantive responsibilities of your colleagues within the organization and, through your strategic advice, contribute to effective collaboration between the administration, the city council, and the organization.

Who are we?

You will become part of a team of alderman advisors, all of whom support one or more aldermen. The team consists of energetic professionals who are always there for one another. They are not afraid to call each other out on their behavior, constantly share information, support one another in solving problems, and work as a self-managing team within the Administrative Support and Communications Department. Good to know: as an alderman’s advisor, you’ll form a close-knit team around the alderman together with the spokesperson and administrative assistant. This team works closely together and is involved in everything related to the alderman’s portfolio—from social issues to finances and administrative matters.  

What do we offer you?

Based on a 36-hour workweek, the City of Arnhem offers the following:

• A competitive gross monthly salary in pay grade 12 or 13, ranging from €4,447 to a maximum of €6,616;
• A 12-month employment contract with the intention of establishing a long-term working relationship;
• 144 statutory vacation hours for each calendar year of full-time employment;
• 17.05% flexible spending allowance in addition to your salary;
• An individual career budget of €500 per year;
• Opportunities for personal development and career advancement through our comprehensive training programs;
• A laptop and a phone;
• In Arnhem, we have a hybrid work arrangement: you have the freedom to alternate between working from home and working in the office.

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Who are we looking for?

In this role, you always prioritize political and organizational sensitivity. You have a clear understanding of the issues at hand and know how to adapt within this complex field. You work with conviction, decisiveness, and a focus on results, always upholding integrity. In this way, you inspire your colleagues to ensure that the City of Arnhem continues to grow and develop.

You also have:

• work and cognitive level
• At least 5 years of work experience in the public sector, for example as a senior administrative advisor, spokesperson, or policy advisor, preferably in a political-administrative setting
• experience in strategic consulting
• broad interest in both public administration and the city of Arnhem
• strong communication skills.

Where will you be working?

With more than 163,000 residents, Arnhem is the 12th largest municipality in the country. The city’s diverse population is what makes it unique. Arnhem is a municipality where urban vitality, a natural living environment, and economic strength reinforce one another. We have a rich history and are the capital of the province of Gelderland. The municipal organization employs approximately 1,100 dedicated and enthusiastic staff members who work hard every day for the city, its residents, visitors, businesses, and institutions.

How do you apply?

Are you as excited as we are? If so, please apply via the application button by September 4 at the latest. We’ll let you know the next steps by September 8 at the latest. The first interviews will take place on the afternoons of September 12 and 13. The follow-up interview will be scheduled a week later, as will the discussion regarding terms of employment. Please mark these dates in your calendar.

Do you have any questions?

For questions regarding the job description, please contact Jinny Biesot, Head of Administrative Support, Communications, and the Executive Office, at +31 655 116 998.

The City of Arnhem works for and with its residents to create a diverse and inclusive city: a city where everyone is welcome and can be their true selves. To achieve this, we also need an inclusive organization with a diverse workforce where no one is excluded. We want to attract and retain talented individuals with their unique backgrounds, because we are convinced that diversity strengthens us. That is what we need to become that diverse and inclusive city. So feel welcome at the City of Arnhem, no matter who you are or what your life circumstances may be.