Temp. Office Manager (maternity cover 24 hoursweek)

from August 2026 until March 2027

Do you have a heart for people and a passion for setting an inspirational working vibe Do you want to contribute to a well-organised pleasant and future-oriented office Are you service-minded independent and comfortable working with different systems

Your role

As our temporary Office Manager you are the beating heart of our office during the maternity cover. You ensure everything runs smoothly: from maintaining a welcoming work environment to managing practical processes and handling small administrative tasks. Youll work closely with colleagues from HR and Finance and serve as the first point of contact for all facility IT and organisational matters. You communicate effortlessly with suppliers IT service providers and team members making sure everyone feels supported and at home. As a people-person you are hands-on open energetic motivating and a true connector.

Your responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for team members regarding office questions.

• Maintain a clean pleasant and sustainable office environment.

• Manage office supplies and order groceries (including lunch on Mondays).

• Liaise with suppliers service providers and the building manager.

• Support onboarding and offboarding processes in close collaboration with the Hiring Manager and People Team.

• Act as the first point of contact for IT-related questions and coordinate with external IT partners when needed.

• Take care of small administrative tasks such as invoice management and assist the Finance Manager with basic finance-related administration (e.g. processing invoices preparing expense reports) during peak times.

• Identify opportunities to improve the officeboth functionally and atmospherically.

• Organizing people activities such as Inspiration Sessions Team days and our yearly Funders event. This includes planning the program arranging logistics such as catering and materials and hosting the event on the day itself.

What do you bring

• Experience as a (front) office manager or in a similar role preferably in an international environment.

• A proactive service-oriented mindset with an eye for detail.

• The ability to switch easily between tasks and set clear priorities.

• A reliable and independent working style.

• Affinity with IT experience with office software (e.g. Microsoft 365 Teams) and the ability to communicate effectively with IT support services.

• Experience or affinity with basic finance administration is a plus.

• Fluency in Dutch and strong communication skills in English.

• Availability for 24 hours per week (Mondays Thursdays & preferably Tuesdays or Wednesdays) in the Amsterdam office from mid-August 2026 until mid-March 2027.

• You are located and eligible to work in the Netherlands and live near or in Amsterdam.

We offer you

• A 7-months contract with the opportunity to create sustainable and social impact across continents

• A salary range between EUR 2800 and 3200 gross based on a full-time contract depending on your level of work experience.

• A dynamic international environment with passionate colleagues.

• Holiday allowance of 8% and a pension scheme.

• Healthy Mondayteam lunches monthly drinks inspiration sessions and a great office with good coffee and a stunning view.

• BHV (Emergency response) training to become our head BHV.

Commonland Foundation

Commonland is an international non-profit organisation that supports people in restoring landscapes and shaping a regenerative future for all. With our holistic approach underpinned by the 4 Returns Framework people and organisations worldwide are working with nature and their communities to restore landscapes.

Our core values are empowering each other putting words into action and being compassionate & honest. These guiding principles help us to guide our actions strengthen our culture and determine if we are on the right path in fulfilling our ambitious goals.

How to apply

Are you excited about this opportunity Instead of a traditional motivation letter we will ask you to answer a few selection questions. They are part of our inclusive selection process through which we ensure all candidates are assessed fairly and consistently. We value your personal input and kindly ask you to avoid using AI tools like ChatGPT. You will find our selection questions for this position via the application button. Please also submit your CV after answering the questions. The vacancy will close on 27 May end of day CEST.

The first round of interviews will take place in the week of 10 June.

If you have any questions about this position please send an email to .

We believe it is essential to centre and prioritise a wide diversity ofvoices and experiences in our we warmly encourage applications from people with diverse identities and backgrounds.