International Relations Coordinator

You will strengthen Brainport’s international standing

Brainport Eindhoven is a leading high-tech ecosystem of international significance. International delegations, embassies, and strategic partners are increasingly finding their way to the region. In this role, you will ensure that these meetings not only run smoothly, but you will also contribute to sustainable partnerships, economic opportunities, and the international positioning of the Brainport region.

From the initial request to engaging relevant partners and putting together a substantive program: you oversee and organize the entire process and ensure that every visit delivers strategic value.

Your role on the international stage

As International Relations Coordinator, you serve as the central point of contact for international visits and collaborations within the Brainport region. You understand the needs behind each request and translate them into a program that aligns with the region’s strategic agenda.

You move seamlessly between strategy and execution. You bring together the right parties within government, the business community, and knowledge institutions, ensuring that discussions lead to concrete follow-up steps and collaboration.

Sometimes you take the lead on the entire process, from intake to execution, and other times you find the right partner to further develop the visit.

In addition, you work on further professionalizing the international approach. You compile overviews of visits, missions, and trade fairs and ensure that colleagues and partners can better capitalize on international opportunities. You also contribute to improving and streamlining processes, for example through the Visit Brainport website. And in this way, you make a direct impact on Brainport’s international collaborations!

What might a typical workday look like?

• 8:30 a.m. – You start the day by reviewing a visit by a business delegation from France to TU/e and companies on the High Tech Campus.
• 10:00 a.m. – You work with colleagues and external partners to organize a visit by the Danish embassy. You determine which topics will be the focus and which parties should meet.
• 1:00 p.m. – You call two partners to add one additional company visit to the itinerary for an embassy visit scheduled for later this week.
• 2:00 PM - You spend the afternoon improving processes by creating standard templates and updating scripts. You also identify for your colleagues the international opportunities arising from a planned trade mission focused on sustainable mobility scheduled for later this year. This will help your colleagues better capitalize on international opportunities.
• 4:00 PM - You wrap up the day by coordinating with all involved partners regarding an upcoming visit, ensuring everyone is well-prepared and that the program’s content is accurate.

What do we offer you?

You’ll be part of an inspiring work environment at Eindhoven Strijp-T, right in the heart of the ecosystem.

You’ll receive:

• An informal and collegial work atmosphere
• Access to a unique network of government, business, and knowledge institutions
• The option to alternate between working in the office and working from home
• Salary in scale 11 with a gross monthly salary between €5,052 and €6,621 based on full-time employment (40 hours).
• This is a 32-hour-per-week position, but more or fewer hours may be possible upon consultation.
• An attractive bicycle plan, public transportation pass, or mileage allowance
• Plenty of room to improve processes and make an impact.