Vacature Event Organiser at the European Centre on Privacy and Cybersecurity

Event Organiser at the European Centre on Privacy and Cybersecurity in Maastricht

Are you an enthusiastic and service-minded organiser who enjoys bringing people together through education and events? Would you like to contribute to a fast-growing, international knowledge centre at the forefront of privacy and cybersecurity? Join ECPC and help shape our executive education programmes and events.

Job Description The European Centre on Privacy and Cybersecurity (ECPC) is part of the Faculty of Law at Maastricht University. We offer high-level executive education and conduct research in the fields of privacy, data protection and cybersecurity. Our programmes attract professionals from around the world, and we are proud to contribute to safer digital societies.

Your main responsibility is the organisation and facilitation of a broad range of executive education programmes of ECPC, Faculty of Law. As a member of the ECPC team, you will be working closely with our (potential) participants, international clients, trainers, your colleagues and many other stakeholders within and outside Maastricht University.

More in detail, your job will consist of the following key responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate executive education courses and events organised by the ECPC, ensuring smooth and efficient execution from start to finish.
• Handle financial administration related to programmes and events.
• Manage all logistical arrangements, such as booking flights, hotels, venues, catering, and related services.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support throughout all phases of event delivery—preparation, execution, and follow-up.
• Maintain all communications before, during, and after events with all stakeholders, including participants, speakers, service providers, and colleagues.
• Assist ECPC management with various operational support tasks as needed.
• Flexibility in working hours is essential, including a willingness to occasionally work outside standard office hours.

Requirements

You’re a proactive organiser who loves variety, takes ownership and keeps a cool head – even when things get busy. You enjoy working in an international team and take pride in making things run seamlessly behind the scenes.

You also bring:

• A completed degree in higher vocational education (HBO or equivalent);
• Excellent command of both Dutch and English (spoken and written);
• Strong communication skills and a service-oriented mindset;
• Experience in handling administrative tasks and coordinating multiple projects;
• Good digital skills and attention to detail;
• A flexible, reliable and hands-on attitude.

What we offer

As Event Organiser at Faculty of Law , you will be employed by the most international university in the Netherlands, located in the beautiful city of Maastricht. In addition, we offer you:

• Good employment conditions. The position is graded in scale 8 according to UFO profile Management/Office-assistent, with corresponding salary based on experience ranging from €3218,00 and €4298,00 gross per month (based on a full-time employment of 38 hours per week). In addition to the monthly salary, an 8.0% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus apply.
• An employment contract for a period of 12 months with a scope of 0,8 - 1,0 FTE. Upon proven suitability, the employment contract will be converted to an indefinite contract.
• At Maastricht University, the well-being of our employees is of utmost importance, we offer flexible working hours and the possibility to work partly from home if the nature of your position allows it. You will receive a monthly commuting and internet allowance for this. If you work full-time, you will be entitled to 29 vacation days and 4 additional public holidays per year, namely carnival Monday, carnival Tuesday, Good Friday, and Liberation Day. If you choose to accumulate compensation hours, an additional 12 days will be added. Furthermore, you can personalize your employment conditions through a collective labor agreement (CAO) choice model.
• As Maastricht University, we offer various other excellent secondary employment conditions. These include a good pension scheme with the ABP and the opportunity for UM employees to participate in company fitness and make use of the extensive sports facilities that we also offer to our students.
• Last but certainly not least, we provide the space and facilities for your personal and professional development. We facilitate this by offering a wide range of training programs and supporting various well-established initiatives such as 'acknowledge and appreciate'.
  
  

The terms of employment at Maastricht University are largely set out in the collective labor agreement of Dutch Universities. In addition, local provisions specific to UM apply. For more information,click here

Maastricht University

Why work at Maastricht University?

At Maastricht University (UM), everything revolves around the future. The future of our students, as we work to equip them with a solid, broad-based foundation for the rest of their lives. And the future of society, as we seek solutions through our research to issues from all around the world. Our six faculties combined provide a comprehensive package of study programmes and research.

In our teaching, we use the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) method. Students work in small groups, looking for solutions to problems themselves. By discussing issues and working together to draw conclusions, formulate answers and present them to their peers, students develop essential skills for their future careers.

With over 22,300 students and more than 5,000 employees from all over the world, UM is home to a vibrant and inspiring international community.

Are you drawn to an international setting focused on education, science and scholarship? Are you keen to contribute however your skills and qualities allow? Our door is open to you! As a young European university, we value your talent and look forward to creating the future together.

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Faculty of Law

The Faculty of Law at Maastricht University is a top-quality provider of challenging and rewarding Dutch and European legal education at bachelor’s, masters and PhD-level. A true pioneer in small-scale education and the teaching of legal skills for a broad range of future legal professionals. 

The clear research focus on European and international aspects of law and technology. On the empirical dimension of law provides both students and staff with a stimulating work environment. The faculty values its open and inclusive community, which contributes to creating a productive and pleasant place for work and study. 

The Faculty of Law offers a wide range of bachelor and master's programs. Would you like to learn more about our programs? Visit our website for more information on the courses, career perspectives, and admission requirements of our programs. 

Department

The European Centre on Privacy and Cybersecurity (ECPC), offers executive education programmes as well as an Advanced Master programme. ECPC offers a complete track of regular practice-oriented DPO training and certification courses, a full diploma track on privacy management, conferences and seminars on emerging issues and challenges, as well as new courses on AI. The centre regularly provides in-company trainings for large organisations and is running several long-term contracts with partners globally.

Curious?

Are you interested in this exciting position but still have questions? Feel free to contact Joyce Groneschild, Deputy Director, at

for more information. Do you have any questions regarding the procedure, please contact Lisa Turcotte (Recruiter) at

Applying?

Or are you already convinced and ready to become our new Event Organiser? Apply now, no later than 18 august 2025, for this position. Please upload your CV and motivation letter.

The first interviews preferably take place in the last week of august.

The vacancy is open for internal and external candidates. In case of equal qualifications, internal candidates will be prioritized.

Maastricht University is committed to promoting and nurturing a diverse and inclusive community. We believe that diversity in our staff and student population contributes to the quality of research and education at UM, and strive to enable this through inclusive policies and innovative projects led by teams of staff and students. We encourage you to apply for this position.