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Are you looking for a challenging job in the public sector? Whether you’re an experienced professional or a recent graduate, working for the government offers a unique opportunity to contribute to society and make a difference. On our job listings page, you’ll find a wide range of government positions, including openings at municipalities, ministries, and other government agencies.

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Managing Director

Algemene Onderwijsbond AOb

Utrecht

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€7,214–9,415
5 days left
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Director of Operations

Pantar

Diemen

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36 hours
€6,679–9,270
5 days left
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Head of Planning & Control

UWV

Amsterdam

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32–38 hours
€10.200, -
5 days left
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Professor of Jazz & Pop Drums, Utrecht Conservatory

HKU

Utrecht

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± 0.2 FTE hours
€4,427.64 – 6,677.44
5 days left
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Operations Manager

Bibliotheek Hilversum

Hilversum

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32–36 hours
€4,803 – 6,218
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Senior Civil Affairs Officer

Gemeente Oss

Oss

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32–36 hours
up to €4,499
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Member of the Supervisory Board

Nederlands Filmfonds

Amsterdam

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Vacation pay
5 days left
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Member of the Board of Supervisors / Business Operations Profile

Oxfam Novib

The Hague

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5 days left
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Project Coordinator with a background in communications (Freelancer, Mid-Career)

Coöperatie Oranje Energie U.A.

Amsterdam

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32 hours
€45 per hour, excluding VAT
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Program Director, Academy of Visual Arts

HKU

Utrecht

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0.7 full-time equivalent hours
€5,583–7,534
5 days left
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Working as a professional

Working as a professional means applying your subject-matter expertise in a role that involves substantive responsibility, autonomy, and impact. Professionals often operate at a specialist or senior level and play a key role in policy, implementation, or innovation. Within organizations, they serve as knowledge experts, project leaders, or substantive advisors to management and the board.

What do we mean by professional job openings?

Professional job openings are positions for candidates with in-depth knowledge and experience in a specific field. These include policy advisors, project managers, consultants, IT specialists, finance specialists, and marketing and communications professionals. These roles require independence, analytical skills, and the ability to translate complex issues into concrete solutions.

In which sectors are there many professional job openings?

Professional job openings are common in sectors such as consulting, government, healthcare and social services, education, housing associations, NGOs, arts and culture, and HR. Commercial organizations also have a high demand for professionals who can provide substantive expertise in strategy, data, policy, or change management.

How does a professional role differ from a management position?

A professional role focuses primarily on content and expertise, while management positions focus more on leadership and achieving results through others. Professionals often have significant influence without hierarchical responsibility. In practice, professionals and managers work closely together, with the professional providing guidance based on subject matter expertise.

In which regions of the Netherlands are there the most professional job openings?

Most professional job openings are concentrated in economically strong regions such as the Randstad (Amsterdam, Utrecht, and Rotterdam), where many corporate headquarters, government agencies, and consulting firms are located.