Facilities Officer

In this role, you combine hands‑on operational facilities coordination with stakeholder communication, supplier management and administrative responsibilities.

You report to the facilities and services manager and support and, when required, cover selected demand‑management activities to ensure continuity of services within RSM.

• Ensure a safe, functional and pleasant working environment for RSM staff by coordinating day‑to‑day facilities services
• Act as a primary operational contact for facilities‑related matters within RSM
• Communicate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers regarding the needs, changes and planning of the Facilities department
• Identify space‑related requirements such as furniture, building repairs, relocations and facilities supplies
• Coordinate and plan facilities changes, such as:
  • prepare requests and seek approval from the facilities and services manager
  • place orders in line with EUR procurement regulations
  • receive, check and distribute supplies and equipment
• Maintain facilities‑related stock and equipment and monitor usage data
• Manage and coordinate outsourced work with the EUR Service Desk and other suppliers
• Prepare, coordinate and support internal office moves and workplace changes
• Support basic IT and facilities setup, such as connecting computers, electric desks and office equipment
• Carry out light handyman and practical facilities tasks within the school, such as maintenance of the pantries, deep cleaning office furniture, etc.
• Attend regular operational meetings as needed

• Support and, when required, provide temporary cover for selected demand‑management activities, such as:
  • intake and coordination of facilities requests
  • stakeholder communication on status, timelines and dependencies
• Ensure continuity of services during peak periods or staff absence
• Escalate complex or strategic issues to the facilities and services manager

• Good written and spoken English and Dutch
• Proven experience in a similar facilities or operational role
• Experience with in an educational or complex organisational environment is an advantage
• Proactive, solution‑oriented and hands‑on mindset
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills
• Clear communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
• Team‑oriented and service‑minded
• Ability to work independently while aligning closely with the facilities manager and team

Position: 0.6‑0.8 FTE. Desired start date: as soon as possible. Main workplace:
Campus Woudestein, Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM).

Salary: €3 004 to €3 465 gross per month at Scale 5 on a full‑time basis (38 hours), in accordance with the CAO‑NU.

Contract:

One‑year initial contract, convertible to an indefinite contract if suitability is proven and circumstances remain the same.

• Good work‑life balance: option to work from home in consultation with your manager, 41 days of paid leave with a 40‑hour contract, 8% holiday pay and an 8.3% end‑of‑year bonus, and a significant discount on a subscription to the on‑campus sports centre.

RSM is an equal opportunity employer and explicitly encourages applications from candidates of all genders, ethnicities, and nationalities.