Working at CITYFÖRSTER

CITYFÖRSTER is an international office for architecture, urban design and strategy, with offices in Rotterdam, Hannover and Tirana. From Rotterdam, we work on projects in the Netherlands and beyond, always with a focus on design quality, social relevance and the long term.
Over recent years, we have grown. This calls for an organisation that provides calm, clarity and continuity, allowing designers and partners to focus on what they do best: creating meaningful projects and engaging in substantive professional debate.

Management & Team Assistant

The Management & Team Assistant ensures that the day-to-day functioning of the office runs smoothly and with care. You are a stable and reliable presence within the team: someone who maintains overview, anticipates what is needed and follows through, without unnecessary fuss.
You work closely with the Director of Operations, supporting in the execution of daily activities. The role is operational and coordinating in nature: planning, communication, office organisation and administrative processes all run through you or with your involvement.
You move comfortably between colleagues, partners and external parties. You sense what is needed, safeguard agreements and contribute to a professional and pleasant working environment. International collaboration is part of our practice, but your daily base is Rotterdam.

Profile

You work in a service-oriented and precise manner, with attention to detail as well as to the atmosphere within the team. You remain calm under pressure and handle information with discretion. You do not need to be in the spotlight, but you are visibly present and dependable in your actions.

  -  Demonstrable experience in a supportive, coordinating role within a professional organisation
  -  Strong command of MS Office (Word, Excel) and the Outlook/Teams ecosystem
  -  Experience with administrative systems such as Simplicate, Twinfield or Exact
  -  A structured way of working and a good sense of planning and prioritisation
  -  Good command of Dutch and English
  -  Experience with InDesign is a plus

Practical

You work within the framework set by the Director of Operations and contribute to the continuity of the office. This role is explicitly focused on execution and support; organisational development, system choices or people policy are not part of the position.

The appointment is for 32–40 hours per week, based in Rotterdam.
If you are interested, we would be pleased to receive your short motivation and CV by email at application@cityfoerster.net