Key Skills

Job Description

The Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) Green Office consists of thirteen motivated student assistants who actively contribute to making the university more sustainable while representing the student perspective. Since its establishment in 2015, the Green Office has grown into a mature and professional organization. In addition to initiating and delivering its own projects, the Green Office works closely with the Sustainability Office and the Sustainability Ambassador to support the university’s long term sustainability transition. Due to the internal promotion of the current coordinator, we are looking for a successor who can guide and strengthen the continued development of the Green Office. At the same time, TU/e is working to improve the sustainability of its laboratory environment, which includes approximately 43,000 m² of laboratory space. This ranges from cleanrooms and advanced physics laboratories to dry labs and everything in between. Following a successful first year, the program is entering its next phase of development. We are therefore looking for a project lead who can further professionalize, coordinate and scale up the implementation of sustainability initiatives, ensuring they become embedded within the organization. Job Description You will join the Sustainability Office team. A central team with the mission to embed Sustainability structurally within all the university’s domains and beyond. The Sustainability Office acts as an advisory, coordinating, monitoring and enabling body for faculties, departments, and university leadership, providing expertise, tools, and guidance to support Sustainability-related initiatives. Want to know more about the Go Green Office, Sustainability Office and Sustainability at TU/e: GO Green Office About the Sustainability Office Lab Sustainability Pilot TU/e Sustainability Green Office Coordinator (12 hours per week) Green Office activities and projects are primarily initiated and carried out by students themselves. Students typically work for the Green Office for one to two years alongside their studies at TU/e. As Coordinator, you provide continuity and are ultimately responsible for the overall direction and results of the Green Office: Coordination and connection: You are confident in making decisions and taking responsibility for the bigger picture, while giving students the freedom and ownership to shape a more sustainable TU/e. Your role is to share knowledge, provide guidance and create the conditions that allow students to take responsibility and grow. Strategic and content leadership: You play a key role in the long term development of the Green Office within TU/e. You contribute to its vision, strategy and policy, stimulate the execution of annual plans that align with the university’s sustainability agenda, and ensure effective knowledge transfer to new student assistants. HR responsibilities: You are responsible for HR related activities, including defining roles, coordinating recruitment and selection, supporting performance reviews, and coaching and developing Green Office team members. Financial management: You have overall responsibility for budgeting and financial monitoring. Within the annual planning cycle, you help set priorities for activities and projects and ensure that resources are aligned with these ambitions. Sustainable Labs Project Lead (20-28 hours per week) As Sustainable Labs Project Lead, you are part of the team driving sustainability within education and research. Your focus is on the practical implementation of sustainability improvements in laboratories. Reporting to the Lead Operations within the Sustainability Office and working closely with the Lead Sustainable Research. Coordination and support of pilot projects: You take the lead in pilot projects. You are visible in the labs, maintain close contact with stakeholders and stay connected to day to day operations. You use these insights to accelerate implementation, improve project delivery and encourage knowledge sharing. Community building and scaling up: Your focus goes beyond individual projects and laboratories. You help build an active community where people collaborate, learn from one another, continuously improve and inspire others to take action. The lessons learned from pilot projects are translated into a framework that can be applied more broadly across the organization. Data collection and analysis: You understand that data drives improvement. You collect relevant information, analyze it carefully and translate findings into clear reports, visual insights and practical recommendations. Your curiosity helps uncover new opportunities and deeper understanding. Knowledge development and laboratory sustainability expertise: You actively build knowledge of existing methods and strategies for making laboratories more sustainable. You take a proactive approach to developing your expertise so that you can act as a knowledgeable sparring partner within the team. Job Requirements A university level technical degree (MSc or equivalent), or comparable knowledge and experience gained through professional practice. 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience, including demonstrated experience in project and process management, leadership and coaching. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships and networks. You enjoy working with people and understand the different interests and perspectives involved. Excellent analytical skills and experience in data collection, data analysis and translating results into clear reports, recommendations and improvement actions. Knowledge of, or affinity with, laboratory sustainability within research or healthcare is an advantage. Excellent communication skills and fluent spoken and written English (minimum C1 level). If you are concerned that you don’t meet all the requirements sufficiently, but the job does excite you, then be sure to respond, we would love to look at your profile. Conditions of Employment An exciting position within an international yet personal university. You are right in the middle of the students, on a green campus within walking distance of the central station. Besides beautiful architecture, you will find varied workplaces and excellent sports facilities. We Also Offer You Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale 9, ranging from €3.873,- to € 5.264,- gross base salary per month (full-time), depending on your knowledge and experience. In addition to your base salary, you will receive an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus, both calculated based on your annual gross base salary. Generous leave options: a standard 29 days (based on a 38 hour working week) per year that you can increase to 41 days by working two hours more per week (flexible working hours). This is prorated if you work part-time. As a TU/e employee, you participate in the ABP pension scheme, providing retirement pension and pension benefits for surviving dependents and occupational disability. TU/e pays 70% of the pension premium, while employees contribute the remaining 30%. A favorable arrangement for more holidays or a sabbatical. A selection model for additional fringe benefits. Working hours in consultation for an optimal work-life balance. Unlimited access to the modern on‑campus TU/e Student Sports Center at an exceptionally affordable rate. We support your wellbeing with free 24/7 access to OpenUp, providing you and your family with mental health support, expert guidance, and online training. Scope for your talent with advancement prospects and excellent development opportunities such as mentoring, workshops and coaching. Partially paid parental leave and reimbursement for commuting expenses, working from home and the internet. On our website you can discover even more information about our conditions of employment. Build on your career at TU/e! About Us We are a leading international university where scientific curiosity meets a hands-on mindset. We work in an open and collaborative way with high-tech industries to tackle complex societal challenges. Our responsible and respectful approach ensures impact — today and in the future. TU/e is home to over 13,000 students and more than 7,000 staff, forming a diverse and vibrant academic community. Our university is located in Brainport Eindhoven — a world‑leading tech region with more than 7,000 high‑tech companies and strong R&D activity. Known for breakthroughs in AI, photonics, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing, Brainport is a place where technology serves people and society. Learn more about the Brainport region here. Information Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to have more information about the position, please contact the hiring manager: Sindy Harks, head Sustainability Office, [email protected] or +31 40 247 5756. Visit our website for more information about the application process. You can also contact Mai Lan Pham, Senior Recruiter, [email protected]. Are you inspired and would like to know more about working at TU/e? Please visit our career page. Application If you are interested, please use the ‘apply’ button to send us your CV and letter of application with your motivation and a description of your qualifications. Ensure that you submit all the requested application documents. We give priority to complete applications. Screening of candidates begins as soon as applications are received and continues until the position is filled. Where applicable, internal candidates will be given priority over external candidates where they are equally suitable. We look forward to receiving your application! Please note You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post. A pre-employment screening (e.g. knowledge security check) can be part of the selection procedure. For more information on the knowledge security check, please consult the National Knowledge Security Guidelines. Important for non-EU applicants: Please be aware that for this position, specific residence permit requirements apply. If you are a non-EU national, you may not be eligible to legally work in this role under current Dutch immigration regulations. We strongly advise you to contact our Staff Immigration Team ([email protected]) before applying to check your eligibility and to receive further guidance. Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.

Core Responsibilities

The role involves coordinating the Green Office student team and leading the Sustainable Labs project to embed sustainability across the university. You will manage HR, financial, and strategic tasks while driving practical sustainability improvements in laboratory environments.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a university-level technical degree (MSc or equivalent) and possess 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in project management and leadership. Excellent analytical skills, proficiency in English, and the ability to build professional networks are essential for this position.

Benefits

• Holiday allowance
• Year-end bonus
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working hours
• Sports facilities
• Mental health support
• Mentoring
• Workshops
• Coaching
• Parental leave
• Commuting expenses reimbursement
• Work from home allowance