Berend Jager

Berend Jager is an experienced professional in public administration and local government, currently serving as Directieadviseur and Secretaris ondernemingsraad at Gemeente Dantumadiel since January 2024. Prior experience includes a range of roles at Gemeente Noardeast-Fryslân from January 2019 to December 2023, such as Juridisch adviseur and Strategisch beleidsmedewerker. Jager also held various positions at DDFK-gemeenten and gemeente Ferwerderadiel, demonstrating expertise in strategic policy development and citizen affairs management, along with leadership roles in works councils. Jager's career began in local government with roles in gemeente Delfzijl, gemeente Slochteren, and gemeente Groningen, complemented by part-time teaching at Bestuursacademie Nederland. Educational qualifications were obtained at Bestuursacademie Nederland and Fivelcollege.