{"id":7642,"date":"2026-08-31T11:50:18","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T09:50:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicsupport.nl\/?post_type=rol&p=7642"},"modified":"2026-08-31T11:50:18","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T09:50:18","slug":"interim-secretary-5","status":"publish","type":"rol","link":"https:\/\/publicsupport.nl\/en\/rol\/interim-secretary-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Interim secretary"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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As an interim (executive) secretary at Public Support, you work on a project basis within public, private, and social organizations. You ensure continuity in high-paced environments where decision-making must be carefully recorded. With your overview, accuracy, and sense of professional relationships, you are an indispensable factor for management, boards, and executives. <\/span>
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Why work as a secretary? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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As an interim secretary at Public Support, you are deployed when teams are under pressure, for example, during staff absences, reorganizations, or temporary peak workloads. As a result, you are immediately of great value to organizations that make a difference in our society, such as municipalities, safety regions, healthcare, and educational institutions. <\/span><\/p>

You receive a permanent contract and work for various organizations on assignments ranging from a few months to sometimes a year. This gives you plenty of variety and dynamism, but also the peace of mind of a steady income. Working as an interim secretary therefore offers you an ideal balance between variety and security. <\/span><\/p>

These are the main benefits:<\/span><\/p>

  • No uncertainty about assignments<\/span><\/p><\/li>

  • Guidance, sparring, and development<\/span><\/p><\/li>

  • Part of a network of experienced specialists<\/span><\/p><\/li>

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    As an interim secretary at Public Support, you work in environments that matter and support roles with great responsibility. Think, for example, of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, Municipal Secretaries (the highest-ranking officials within municipalities), water board chairs, heads of departments at ministries, or members of the supervisory board of healthcare or educational institutions. You might work, for instance, as a: <\/span>Secretary within healthcare, education, or non-profit organizations;<\/p>

    • Executive secretary at social institutions;<\/span><\/li>
    • Management assistant at municipalities, provinces, or NGOs;<\/span><\/li>
    • Executive assistant to an entrepreneur;<\/li>
    • Office or team supporter for social projects.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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      The role of interim secretary is versatile and requires independence, discretion, and overview. In practice, you will be involved in, among other things: <\/span><\/p>

      Calendar and meeting support<\/strong><\/span>You manage calendars, prepare meetings, take minutes, and monitor action and decision lists.<\/span><\/p>

      Communication and information management<\/strong><\/span>You handle internal and external communication, manage correspondence, and ensure that information is available correctly and on time.<\/span><\/p>

      Support for management and the board<\/strong><\/p>

      You support managers in their daily activities and act as the primary point of contact for internal and external contacts.<\/span><\/p>

      Collaboration and coordination<\/strong><\/span><\/span>You liaise with colleagues, project teams, and stakeholders, and monitor agreements and work processes.<\/span><\/p>

      Organizational support<\/strong><\/span>You organize meetings and work visits and provide support for practical and logistical tasks.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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      As an interim (executive) secretary at Public Support, you are part of the leading expert in administrative support within the public and private sectors. You work independently for various clients, but can always rely on your colleagues within the network. This is why secretaries choose Public Support: <\/span><\/p>

      Network of (executive) secretaries and support staff<\/strong><\/span>At Public Support, you are in close contact with your colleagues. There is always room to brainstorm, ask questions, and learn from each other. We regularly organize meetings to deepen professional knowledge and strengthen mutual connections.<\/span><\/p>

      Growing in your role as an interim secretary<\/strong><\/span>At Public Support, you get the opportunity to develop exactly how you want. You gain access to more than 3,000 training courses, live meetings, and peer review sessions, so you can learn in a way that suits you. Whether you want to delve deeper into project-based work, administrative processes, or personal skills, at Public Support you get the space and support to grow in your profession.<\/span><\/p>

      Broadening and deepening your expertise<\/strong><\/span>Because you work at a wide range of organizations and teams, you build a solid portfolio of relevant knowledge and skills in a short time. You work with different systems, processes, and specialists. This allows you not only to develop broadly but also to remain agile and effective in new environments. For experienced professionals, this means an opportunity to apply existing expertise purposefully and to deepen it further. You add value within every assignment from day one, while continuously learning and growing.<\/span>
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