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The Danish Embassy is looking for an administrative officer

Are you structured and at the same time ready for surprises? Do you have experience with HR tasks, security and accounting? Do you have an eye for detail and can you drive projects forward? Then we might be looking for you!

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Position: Administrative Officer

Type of employment: Temporary position, (28-)30 hours per week for 1 year with the possibility of extension

Starting date: As soon as possible

Location: The Danish Embassy in The Hague

Deadline for application: 11th of June 2025

 

The Danish Embassy is looking for an administrative officer who will support the functioning of the embassy with a variety of administrative tasks. The Embassy of Denmark in The Hague consists of 4 departments and over 20 employees and keeps a high pace. We work closely together across departments and value a high spirit and informal tone in our daily work which can be busy at times.

 

Main tasks and responsibilities

  • Various administrative tasks at the embassy
  • Handling finance and accounting tasks
  • Various HR related tasks
  • Tasks related to security of the embassy
  • Operation, administration and facility management of the residence and the embassy

 

Qualifications

  • Relevant education and/or similar professional experience
  • Cultural understanding of the Netherlands and Denmark
  • A positive, open-minded, pro-active, creative attitude
  • A high sense of responsibility
  • Command of English, Dutch and preferably one of the Scandinavian languages
  • IT proficiency
  • Great interpersonal skills and team player abilities as well as interest in and willingness to share knowledge with – and learn from – colleagues

 

Employment conditions

  • We offer parttime employment (28-30 hours a week) for one year with a possibility of extension.
  • You will be offered a local contract based on the relevant legally binding labour market rules of the Netherlands
  • Your salary will reflect your responsibility, your qualifications and experience

 

Application and recruitment process

To apply for the position, please send your application (letter of motivation, CV, proof of relevant education as well as relevant recommendations and references) to [email protected], marked “Administrative Officer” at the latest by 11th of June 2025.

 

The Embassy attaches great importance to equal opportunities for all and therefore welcomes applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, religion, age or disability.

 

The chosen candidate must present a “No Criminal Record” and pass security clearance by the Danish authorities prior to the start of employment.

 

Questions

For any questions regarding the position, please contact Deputy Head of Mission, Julie Herschend Christoffersen ([email protected])

 

For more information about the Royal Danish Embassy, see www.nederlandene.um.dk