External and Internal Communication Team Lead

About this job
As a team lead (0.6–0.8 FTE) at Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas), you will work as a coach, director, developer and networker for the External and Internal Communication team within the Marketing, Communication & Student-community (MC&S) department. MC&S supports the wider BUas community – academies, R&D, and the Executive Board – across all areas of external and internal communication, and drives a range of initiatives in line with communication policy and strategy. You will work hands-on alongside the team while also providing strategic advice, developing communication policy, and contributing to operational delivery. The ultimate goal is to position BUas effectively (corporate communication) and to raise the profile of domain- and degree programme-specific expertise, as well as BUas R&D, among the relevant external and internal stakeholders.

You will support the team in achieving its goals, ensuring that all team members are self-reliant and clear on what is expected of them. You will define, monitor and communicate your team’s direction and objectives in line with those of the organisation as a whole. As a people-oriented leader and natural connector, you thrive when working with a diverse range of stakeholders in a dynamic higher education environment. The MC&S External & Internal Communication team also plays an important role in supporting student recruitment marketing, working closely with the other marcom colleagues, internal and external stakeholders, and management and the Executive Board. You will actively facilitate collaboration across teams and departments, foster BUas-wide collaborations, identify new opportunities, and advise management and staff on processes, procedures and service delivery.

The expected start date is 1 July 2026. The position is available at 0.6 FTE, with 0.7 or 0.8 FTE open to discussion.

What do we offer?

• The salary for this position amounts to a monthly minimum of €4,632.17 and a monthly maximum of €6,677.44 (gross amounts based on full-time employment);
• This position is classified in scale 11 of the cao-hbo (collective labour agreement). Your official job title will be Team Lead;
• This position involves a one-year employment contract with the possibility of conversion into an indefinite employment contract;
• Your commuting expenses will be fully reimbursed when you travel by public transport;
• You will receive a contribution towards your health insurance costs;
• You will receive an end-of-year bonus of 8.3% in December and an annual holiday allowance of 8% in May;
• You will also be awarded professional development hours every year and almost 11 weeks of holiday entitlements in a full-time position;
• You have the option to work partly from home, which can help improve your work-life balance;
• You will build an attractive pension through the ABP pension fund;
• Working at BUas means always striving for ‘the plus’. BUas aims to be more than just a university of applied sciences, continuously focusing on development and creating meaningful experiences;
• You will be working at a top-ranked university of applied sciences on a green, sustainable campus near the city centre of Breda;
• You will be working in an attractive and friendly working environment together with enthusiastic colleagues from the industry and students from around the world.
• Moving from abroad to Breda in the Netherlands? We provide support and financial compensation for relocation and settling in the Netherlands. Dutch tax authorities may offer tax reductions to applicants from abroad, making tax rates comparable to those in the UK and US.

What do we ask of you?

• You have at least a bachelor’s degree in marketing, communication or journalism;
• You have a minimum of four years of relevant work experience in internal and external strategic communication within a complex organisation, including experience in reputation management, press/media policy and relations, and crisis communication;
• You have experience in managing and coaching team members, using a facilitative, coaching leadership style;
• You are results-oriented, with strong strategic thinking skills and a pragmatic approach;
• You have a talent for building strong networks and the ability to persuade and influence at all levels of the organisation;
• You are able to maintain an overview across a wide range of activities and tasks, know how to set priorities, and are comfortable managing multiple workstreams simultaneously;
• Experience in the public sector or higher education is an advantage;
• You have good Dutch and English speaking and writing skills, as you will interact with international stakeholders and colleagues across the organisation.

The application process
Please send us your application before 23 April via the online application form. Do you have any questions? Feel free to contact Jan Willem Besselaar via besselaar.j@buas.nl with questions about the job itself, or recruitment@buas.nl for questions about the application process.

BUas reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the stated closing date if there is a high level of interest.

You will receive a reply to your application no later than two weeks after the closing date. The submission of a certificate of good conduct (in Dutch abbreviated to VOG) is a condition for commencing employment at BUas. We will initiate a request for this after the terms of employment meeting. Among candidates with equal qualifications and experience, preference will be given to the internal candidate.

More about us
Breda University of Applied Sciences (hereafter referred to as BUas) is a specialist, small-scale and international university of applied sciences. BUas offers bachelor's and master's degree programmes at both professional and academic levels, with expertise in closely interrelated fields: Tourism, Leisure & Events, Hotel & Facility, Logistics & Built Environment, Media & Creative Business, Games, and Data Science & AI. Our strength lies in the ability to connect these fields.

We aim to create added value in our education and research for our students, and therefore also for business and society. We provide our students with knowledge as well as ‘BUas Skills for Life’, empowering them to thrive in a constantly changing world and contribute to making it a better place. We encourage our employees to lead by example, fostering independence, collaboration and practical research that can be applied in real-world contexts.

We are curious about the world around us, considerate of each other, and committed to creating a healthy living and working environment for students and staff. This ethos defines how we operate on our campus. Within our inspiring learning community, we encourage each other to optimally develop our talents, combine knowledge and skills, and apply them in society in a sustainable manner.

External recruiters need not inquire.

External and Internal Communication Team Lead

About this job
As a team lead (0.6–0.8 FTE) at Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas), you will work as a coach, director, developer and networker for the External and Internal Communication team within the Marketing, Communication & Student-community (MC&S) department. MC&S supports the wider BUas community – academies, R&D, and the Executive Board – across all areas of external and internal communication, and drives a range of initiatives in line with communication policy and strategy. You will work hands-on alongside the team while also providing strategic advice, developing communication policy, and contributing to operational delivery. The ultimate goal is to position BUas effectively (corporate communication) and to raise the profile of domain- and degree programme-specific expertise, as well as BUas R&D, among the relevant external and internal stakeholders.

You will support the team in achieving its goals, ensuring that all team members are self-reliant and clear on what is expected of them. You will define, monitor and communicate your team’s direction and objectives in line with those of the organisation as a whole. As a people-oriented leader and natural connector, you thrive when working with a diverse range of stakeholders in a dynamic higher education environment. The MC&S External & Internal Communication team also plays an important role in supporting student recruitment marketing, working closely with the other marcom colleagues, internal and external stakeholders, and management and the Executive Board. You will actively facilitate collaboration across teams and departments, foster BUas-wide collaborations, identify new opportunities, and advise management and staff on processes, procedures and service delivery.

The expected start date is 1 July 2026. The position is available at 0.6 FTE, with 0.7 or 0.8 FTE open to discussion.

What do we offer?

• The salary for this position amounts to a monthly minimum of €4,632.17 and a monthly maximum of €6,677.44 (gross amounts based on full-time employment);
• This position is classified in scale 11 of the cao-hbo (collective labour agreement). Your official job title will be Team Lead;
• This position involves a one-year employment contract with the possibility of conversion into an indefinite employment contract;
• Your commuting expenses will be fully reimbursed when you travel by public transport;
• You will receive a contribution towards your health insurance costs;
• You will receive an end-of-year bonus of 8.3% in December and an annual holiday allowance of 8% in May;
• You will also be awarded professional development hours every year and almost 11 weeks of holiday entitlements in a full-time position;
• You have the option to work partly from home, which can help improve your work-life balance;
• You will build an attractive pension through the ABP pension fund;
• Working at BUas means always striving for ‘the plus’. BUas aims to be more than just a university of applied sciences, continuously focusing on development and creating meaningful experiences;
• You will be working at a top-ranked university of applied sciences on a green, sustainable campus near the city centre of Breda;
• You will be working in an attractive and friendly working environment together with enthusiastic colleagues from the industry and students from around the world.
• Moving from abroad to Breda in the Netherlands? We provide support and financial compensation for relocation and settling in the Netherlands. Dutch tax authorities may offer tax reductions to applicants from abroad, making tax rates comparable to those in the UK and US.

What do we ask of you?

• You have at least a bachelor’s degree in marketing, communication or journalism;
• You have a minimum of four years of relevant work experience in internal and external strategic communication within a complex organisation, including experience in reputation management, press/media policy and relations, and crisis communication;
• You have experience in managing and coaching team members, using a facilitative, coaching leadership style;
• You are results-oriented, with strong strategic thinking skills and a pragmatic approach;
• You have a talent for building strong networks and the ability to persuade and influence at all levels of the organisation;
• You are able to maintain an overview across a wide range of activities and tasks, know how to set priorities, and are comfortable managing multiple workstreams simultaneously;
• Experience in the public sector or higher education is an advantage;
• You have good Dutch and English speaking and writing skills, as you will interact with international stakeholders and colleagues across the organisation.

The application process
Please send us your application before 23 April via the online application form. Do you have any questions? Feel free to contact Jan Willem Besselaar via besselaar.j@buas.nl with questions about the job itself, or recruitment@buas.nl for questions about the application process.

BUas reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the stated closing date if there is a high level of interest.

You will receive a reply to your application no later than two weeks after the closing date. The submission of a certificate of good conduct (in Dutch abbreviated to VOG) is a condition for commencing employment at BUas. We will initiate a request for this after the terms of employment meeting. Among candidates with equal qualifications and experience, preference will be given to the internal candidate.

More about us
Breda University of Applied Sciences (hereafter referred to as BUas) is a specialist, small-scale and international university of applied sciences. BUas offers bachelor's and master's degree programmes at both professional and academic levels, with expertise in closely interrelated fields: Tourism, Leisure & Events, Hotel & Facility, Logistics & Built Environment, Media & Creative Business, Games, and Data Science & AI. Our strength lies in the ability to connect these fields.

We aim to create added value in our education and research for our students, and therefore also for business and society. We provide our students with knowledge as well as ‘BUas Skills for Life’, empowering them to thrive in a constantly changing world and contribute to making it a better place. We encourage our employees to lead by example, fostering independence, collaboration and practical research that can be applied in real-world contexts.

We are curious about the world around us, considerate of each other, and committed to creating a healthy living and working environment for students and staff. This ethos defines how we operate on our campus. Within our inspiring learning community, we encourage each other to optimally develop our talents, combine knowledge and skills, and apply them in society in a sustainable manner.

External recruiters need not inquire.

External and Internal Communication Team Lead

About this job
As a team lead (0.6–0.8 FTE) at Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas), you will work as a coach, director, developer and networker for the External and Internal Communication team within the Marketing, Communication & Student-community (MC&S) department. MC&S supports the wider BUas community – academies, R&D, and the Executive Board – across all areas of external and internal communication, and drives a range of initiatives in line with communication policy and strategy. You will work hands-on alongside the team while also providing strategic advice, developing communication policy, and contributing to operational delivery. The ultimate goal is to position BUas effectively (corporate communication) and to raise the profile of domain- and degree programme-specific expertise, as well as BUas R&D, among the relevant external and internal stakeholders.

You will support the team in achieving its goals, ensuring that all team members are self-reliant and clear on what is expected of them. You will define, monitor and communicate your team’s direction and objectives in line with those of the organisation as a whole. As a people-oriented leader and natural connector, you thrive when working with a diverse range of stakeholders in a dynamic higher education environment. The MC&S External & Internal Communication team also plays an important role in supporting student recruitment marketing, working closely with the other marcom colleagues, internal and external stakeholders, and management and the Executive Board. You will actively facilitate collaboration across teams and departments, foster BUas-wide collaborations, identify new opportunities, and advise management and staff on processes, procedures and service delivery.

The expected start date is 1 July 2026. The position is available at 0.6 FTE, with 0.7 or 0.8 FTE open to discussion.

What do we offer?

• The salary for this position amounts to a monthly minimum of €4,632.17 and a monthly maximum of €6,677.44 (gross amounts based on full-time employment);
• This position is classified in scale 11 of the cao-hbo (collective labour agreement). Your official job title will be Team Lead;
• This position involves a one-year employment contract with the possibility of conversion into an indefinite employment contract;
• Your commuting expenses will be fully reimbursed when you travel by public transport;
• You will receive a contribution towards your health insurance costs;
• You will receive an end-of-year bonus of 8.3% in December and an annual holiday allowance of 8% in May;
• You will also be awarded professional development hours every year and almost 11 weeks of holiday entitlements in a full-time position;
• You have the option to work partly from home, which can help improve your work-life balance;
• You will build an attractive pension through the ABP pension fund;
• Working at BUas means always striving for ‘the plus’. BUas aims to be more than just a university of applied sciences, continuously focusing on development and creating meaningful experiences;
• You will be working at a top-ranked university of applied sciences on a green, sustainable campus near the city centre of Breda;
• You will be working in an attractive and friendly working environment together with enthusiastic colleagues from the industry and students from around the world.
• Moving from abroad to Breda in the Netherlands? We provide support and financial compensation for relocation and settling in the Netherlands. Dutch tax authorities may offer tax reductions to applicants from abroad, making tax rates comparable to those in the UK and US.

What do we ask of you?

• You have at least a bachelor’s degree in marketing, communication or journalism;
• You have a minimum of four years of relevant work experience in internal and external strategic communication within a complex organisation, including experience in reputation management, press/media policy and relations, and crisis communication;
• You have experience in managing and coaching team members, using a facilitative, coaching leadership style;
• You are results-oriented, with strong strategic thinking skills and a pragmatic approach;
• You have a talent for building strong networks and the ability to persuade and influence at all levels of the organisation;
• You are able to maintain an overview across a wide range of activities and tasks, know how to set priorities, and are comfortable managing multiple workstreams simultaneously;
• Experience in the public sector or higher education is an advantage;
• You have good Dutch and English speaking and writing skills, as you will interact with international stakeholders and colleagues across the organisation.

The application process
Please send us your application before 23 April via the online application form. Do you have any questions? Feel free to contact Jan Willem Besselaar via besselaar.j@buas.nl with questions about the job itself, or recruitment@buas.nl for questions about the application process.

BUas reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the stated closing date if there is a high level of interest.

You will receive a reply to your application no later than two weeks after the closing date. The submission of a certificate of good conduct (in Dutch abbreviated to VOG) is a condition for commencing employment at BUas. We will initiate a request for this after the terms of employment meeting. Among candidates with equal qualifications and experience, preference will be given to the internal candidate.

More about us
Breda University of Applied Sciences (hereafter referred to as BUas) is a specialist, small-scale and international university of applied sciences. BUas offers bachelor's and master's degree programmes at both professional and academic levels, with expertise in closely interrelated fields: Tourism, Leisure & Events, Hotel & Facility, Logistics & Built Environment, Media & Creative Business, Games, and Data Science & AI. Our strength lies in the ability to connect these fields.

We aim to create added value in our education and research for our students, and therefore also for business and society. We provide our students with knowledge as well as ‘BUas Skills for Life’, empowering them to thrive in a constantly changing world and contribute to making it a better place. We encourage our employees to lead by example, fostering independence, collaboration and practical research that can be applied in real-world contexts.

We are curious about the world around us, considerate of each other, and committed to creating a healthy living and working environment for students and staff. This ethos defines how we operate on our campus. Within our inspiring learning community, we encourage each other to optimally develop our talents, combine knowledge and skills, and apply them in society in a sustainable manner.

External recruiters need not inquire.

Banqueting and Catering Supervisor

About this job
You will work as a Banqueting and Catering Supervisor (0.4–1 FTE) at the Academy for Hotel & Facility Management (AHF) of Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas), as part of our in-house training company Sibelicious.

Through our in-house training company Sibelicious, we provide real-world learning experiences to prepare the next generation of hospitality professionals. At Sibelicious, guests can enjoy quality food at reasonable prices while students put their hospitality skills into practice across a range of outlets, including the visitor centre, food courts, kitchen, and restaurant – the latter housed in a historic building on the BUas campus. You will oversee the preparation and execution of all banqueting, catering, and conferencing events, while collaborating with instructors and management on continuous improvement. You will also play a supporting role in the personal and professional development of your team.

You are the first point of contact and coach for our students and catering staff. You will guide them in their development, ensure a safe and professional learning environment, and take responsibility for the quality of our products and services. Working hands-on in daily operations, you combine practical expertise with knowledge transfer and guiding learning processes. This includes providing practical instructions and demonstrations during catering and banqueting events at our campus.

Every week you will work with a new group of students, instructing, coaching and monitoring them in service techniques, presentation standards, hospitable behaviour, and the use of equipment and cash registers – providing feedback throughout. As a supervisor you will be responsible for the daily operations across all outlets and for handling banqueting and catering requests. This involves assigning, initiating, and coordinating the duties and activities of students and student managers, and stepping in with corrections where needed. At the end of each shift, you will ensure a proper close-down, complete daily revenue reporting, oversee the stocking of supplies, beverages, and general products, as well as the availability of learning materials. You will monitor all functionalities, coordinate daily student instruction sessions, and maintain the overall cleanliness of the outlets. When no students are available, you will assist your colleagues and take over operational tasks as required. You will also be actively involved in student evaluations. You will be part of a team of nine instructors and attend regular department-related meetings. All daily communication at Sibelicious is in English.

There are multiple positions to fill (maximum of 2 FTE).

What do we offer?

• The salary for this position amounts to a monthly minimum of €2,697.03 and a monthly maximum of €3,616.48 (gross amounts based on full-time employment);
• This position is classified in scale 5 of the cao-hbo (collective labour agreement). Your official job title will be supervisor;
• This position involves a one-year employment contract with the possibility of conversion into an indefinite employment contract;
• Your commuting expenses will be fully reimbursed when you travel by public transport;
• You will receive a contribution towards your health insurance costs;
• You will receive an end-of-year bonus of 8.3% in December and an annual holiday allowance of 8% in May;
• You will also be awarded professional development hours every year and almost 11 weeks of holiday entitlements in a full-time position;
• You will build an attractive pension through the ABP pension fund;
• Working at BUas means always striving for ‘the plus’. BUas aims to be more than just a university of applied sciences, continuously focusing on development and creating meaningful experiences;
• You will be working at a top-ranked university of applied sciences on a green, sustainable campus near the city centre of Breda;
• You will be working in an attractive and friendly working environment together with enthusiastic colleagues from the industry and students from around the world.

What do we ask of you?

• You have a completed MBO 3 or 4 education level in hospitality, cooking, or catering;
• You have at least 3 years of relevant work experience in catering, banqueting, or hospitality;
• You hold a recognised workplace instructor diploma, or are willing to obtain one;
• You work carefully and accurately, and bring enthusiasm and empathy to everything you do;
• You have good communication, interpersonal and collaborative skills, enabling you to instruct students and provide motivational coaching and constructive feedback;
• You are flexible and comfortable working in other outlets or during evening hours when required;
• You will be working in an international and intercultural environment. Therefore, having excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (B2) and Dutch (B1) is a necessity. You are familiar with professional English terminology in the field of hospitality in general, and banqueting and catering in particular.

The application process
Please send us your application before 13 April via the online application form. Do you have any questions? Feel free to contact Joost de Raad via raad.j@buas.nl with questions about the job itself, or recruitment@buas.nl for questions about the application process.

You will receive a reply to your application no later than two weeks after the closing date. The submission of a certificate of good conduct (in Dutch abbreviated to VOG) is a condition for commencing employment at BUas. We will initiate a request for this after the terms of employment meeting. Among candidates with equal qualifications and experience, preference will be given to the internal candidate.

More about us
Breda University of Applied Sciences (hereafter referred to as BUas) is a specialist, small-scale and international university of applied sciences. BUas offers bachelor's and master's degree programmes at both professional and academic levels, with expertise in closely interrelated fields: Tourism, Leisure & Events, Hotel & Facility, Logistics & Built Environment, Media & Creative Business, Games, and Data Science & AI. Our strength lies in the ability to connect these fields.

We aim to create added value in our education and research for our students, and therefore also for business and society. We provide our students with knowledge as well as ‘BUas Skills for Life’, empowering them to thrive in a constantly changing world and contribute to making it a better place. We encourage our employees to lead by example, fostering independence, collaboration and practical research that can be applied in real-world contexts.

We are curious about the world around us, considerate of each other, and committed to creating a healthy living and working environment for students and staff. This ethos defines how we operate on our campus. Within our inspiring learning community, we encourage each other to optimally develop our talents, combine knowledge and skills, and apply them in society in a sustainable manner.

External recruiters need not inquire.

Placement Support Officer

About this job
As a Placement Support Officer (0.8-1.0 FTE) at the Academy for Hotel and Facility (AHF) at Breda University of applied science (BUas), you will be helping students build their future. You will achieve this by ensuring, together with your colleagues, unforgettable work placements for students. Work placements enable students to increase their knowledge and skills that they will later need as starting professionals. What will you be doing within the team? You will ensure that the preconditions are in order, and everything runs smoothly for students, work placement supervisors and work placement companies. For example, you will be taking care of work placement contracts, forms and answering e-mails. In our CRM-system you will process all administration meticulously. You will help students who visit our front desk with questions or handle phone calls from interested parties and placement companies. In addition, you check if all trips are registered, take care of travel risk procedures and process embargo-requests. Other tasks may involve account management, which means maintaining good relations with companies and expanding our network as well as hosting information sessions to students or help organise the placement experience and industry days.

To improve the complete student placement process, you will identify bottlenecks, devises solutions and suggests improvements with regard to the industry and the needs of our students. For this end, you will support a few students per semester, under the supervision of a qualified lecturer/researcher. This will ensure a realistic and up-to-date perspective on the process (the professional field, the challenges the students encounter, and the quality of the guidance from BUas).

What do we offer?

• The salary for this position amounts to a monthly minimum of €3,064.08 and a monthly maximum of €4,084.93 (gross amounts based on full-time employment);
• This position is classified in scale 7 of the cao-hbo (collective labour agreement). Your official job title will be Educational support assistant;
• This position involves a one-year employment contract with the possibility of conversion into an indefinite employment contract;
• Your commuting expenses will be fully reimbursed when you travel by public transport;
• You will receive a contribution towards your health insurance costs;
• You will receive an end-of-year bonus of 8.3% in December and an annual holiday allowance of 8% in May;
• You will also be awarded professional development hours every year and almost 11 weeks of holiday entitlements in a full-time position;
• You have the option to work partly from home, which can help improve your work-life balance;
• You will build an attractive pension through the ABP pension fund;
• Working at BUas means always striving for ‘the plus’. BUas aims to be more than just a university of applied sciences, continuously focusing on development and creating meaningful experiences;
• You will be working at a top-ranked university of applied sciences on a green, sustainable campus near the city centre of Breda;
• You will be working in an attractive and friendly working environment together with enthusiastic colleagues from the industry and students from around the world.

What do we ask of you?

• You have at least an MBO 4 level of professional and intellectual ability and can work well with different systems or quickly learn to operate them, including Microsoft Office 365;
• You are flexible, service and solution oriented towards lecturers, students, and your immediate colleagues;
• You preferably have an extensive network in Facility Management;
• You have good communication skills and able to work well with different parties and contact persons;
• You can cope in in a dynamic and hectic environment;
• You work efficiently and structured;
• You are an administrative and organisational talent;
• You will be working in an international and intercultural setting. Therefore, having excellent Dutch and English speaking and writing skills is necessary as you will interact with both national and international colleagues and stakeholder across the organisation and beyond.

The application process
Please send us your application before 13 April via the online application form. Do you have any questions? Feel free to contact Vivian Bik via bik.v@buas.nl with questions about the job itself, or recruitment@buas.nl for questions about the application process.

You will receive a reply to your application no later than two weeks after the closing date. The submission of a certificate of good conduct (in Dutch abbreviated to VOG) is a condition for commencing employment at BUas. We will initiate a request for this after the terms of employment meeting. Among candidates with equal qualifications and experience, preference will be given to the internal candidate.

More about us
Breda University of Applied Sciences (hereafter referred to as BUas) is a specialist, small-scale and international university of applied sciences. BUas offers bachelor's and master's degree programmes at both professional and academic levels, with expertise in closely interrelated fields: Tourism, Leisure & Events, Hotel & Facility, Logistics & Built Environment, Media & Creative Business, Games, and Data Science & AI. Our strength lies in the ability to connect these fields.

We aim to create added value in our education and research for our students, and therefore also for business and society. We provide our students with knowledge as well as ‘BUas Skills for Life’, empowering them to thrive in a constantly changing world and contribute to making it a better place. We encourage our employees to lead by example, fostering independence, collaboration and practical research that can be applied in real-world contexts.

We are curious about the world around us, considerate of each other, and committed to creating a healthy living and working environment for students and staff. This ethos defines how we operate on our campus. Within our inspiring learning community, we encourage each other to optimally develop our talents, combine knowledge and skills, and apply them in society in a sustainable manner.

External recruiters need not inquire.