Administrative Secretary

At TenneT, we look for professionals who contribute to an effective and future-proof project organization. We expect you to have the right experience and skills to make a valuable contribution to our team and our mission. Therefore, we ask that you:

• Possess a demonstrable HBO (higher professional education) level of working and thinking
• Possess knowledge of the Works Councils Act (WOR)
• Have at least 5 years of experience as an administrative secretary and in supporting a team
• Are integrity-driven and possess adaptability
• Show initiative and are environmentally aware
• Value accuracy and quality
• Have professional command of the Dutch and English languages

Therefore, for full-time employment, we offer you:

• A permanent contract with a two-month probationary period, based on 40 hours per week.
• A salary in scale 7: €4211 to €7447 per month with 8% holiday allowance and a 6% year-end bonus.
• A solid pension via ABP: we pay 70% of your premium.
• 43 vacation days per year.
• Hybrid working where possible, including travel, internet, and a home office allowance.
• Support for your vitality, with a contribution towards a sports membership and health insurance, and our Always Energy program.
• Development opportunities via the TenneT Academy, so that you can continue to expand your knowledge and skills.

How do you keep the Netherlands connected? As Administrative Secretary, you are responsible for performing activities in the secretarial, organizational, and policy fields, so that the works council (OR) is optimally supported.

You are responsible for, among other things:

• Secretarial support for the works council. The package of tasks includes managing OR communication and documentation, including correspondence, meeting scheduling and minute-taking, archive management, annual reports, intranet, and publications for the membership;
• Performing preparatory and executive activities. You are responsible for organizing meetings, training, and elections, providing introductions, and coordinating communication and substantive alignment between the OR, committees, membership, and management;
• Policy support, including monitoring compliance and consistency of OR policy, supporting the daily board (DB), managing PR and budget, drafting advice and policy documents, preparing legal procedures, and translating internal and external developments into the participation framework;
• Advising and coaching. This includes advising the OR and the DB on content and strategy and coaching the group or individual members to support their development in the consultation process. In this regard, it is important to be able to take on an independent role.

You work together with the other Administrative Secretary within the OR team. The OR consists of 17 members with a DB and various committees. You support the OR and contribute to the efficient functioning of the OR. Within the team, there is an open and collegial working atmosphere in which collaboration is central.

To truly make a difference in this role, you recognize yourself in the following competencies;

• Situational adaptability; You switch smoothly between changing circumstances, interests, and situations.
• Effective communication; You convey messages clearly and tailor your communication to your interlocutor.
• Optimizing work processes; You identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to more efficient work processes.

This role falls within the Business Services Supporter job profile, so that it is clear for both you and TenneT which responsibilities, expectations, and growth opportunities belong to this position. Please note this role is for 28 hours per week.