Policy Advisor for Governance and Systems

About the role

You will be working in the Governance and Systems team, a close-knit and knowledgeable team consisting of three policy advisors. The team brings together a variety of disciplines and areas of expertise. There is plenty of opportunity for collaboration within the team to determine strategy and necessary actions. The exact division of responsibilities within the team is still being worked out.

Secondary education operates under a decentralized system in which school boards bear a high degree of responsibility for the schools within their organization, including their quality. In such a sector, it is of great importance that these boards are able to fulfill their responsibilities. As the VO-raad, we contribute to this, for example by drafting a Governance Code (VO-raad), offering professional development programs, and engaging in dialogue with one another on important topics such as employee participation, regional cooperation, and administrative quality assurance. In addition, we represent the collective interests of school boards in dealings with other civil society organizations and in The Hague.

Who are you?

• You have an academic level of work and thinking and a background in public administration, organizational studies, or another relevant field of study
•  You are both analytical and action-oriented
• You have excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
•  You are familiar with the latest developments in (early childhood) education, or you can quickly get up to speed on new topics
• An interest in citizenship and/or student participation is a plus
• Experience with (the dynamics of) projects in the public sector and at the national level is a plus

We offer

The opportunity to contribute to the development of governance in secondary education. You will join a close-knit team that you can rely on and where you can grow quickly. The position is classified in pay grade 10/11 of the CAO VO collective bargaining agreement; pay will be determined based on experience. In addition to a competitive salary and a pleasant work environment, the VO-raad offers an excellent benefits package:

• Vacation pay 8%
• Year-end bonus: 8.33%
• 426 vacation hours per year for full-time employees (including major holidays)
• Partial flexible holiday policy
• Additional leave for employees aged 50 and older
• Partially paid parental leave
• Excellent pension plan with the ABP
• Annual training budget
• Reimbursement of travel expenses and/or an NS Business Card for commutes of 5 km or more
• Option for hybrid work
• Work-from-home allowance
• Bicycle Policy

About the VO Council

The VO-raad is an association of secondary schools. The council represents the interests of secondary education in dealings with the government, politicians, the business community, and civil society organizations. In addition, the VO-raad promotes the quality of education by supporting school boards and school leaders in fulfilling their duties. The VO-raad represents virtually all school boards in the Netherlands and consults with employee organizations regarding the terms of employment for staff members.

Comment

Applications will be accepted through September 1, 2024, via vacature@vo-raad.nl. Please submit a cover letter and resume. Internal candidates will be given priority. Interviews will be held during the week of September 9–15.

For more information about this position, please contact Jeffrey Hietbrink, Team Leader of Good Governance, at jeffreyhietbrink@vo-raad.nl or 06-45830585.