Communications Advisor: Safe and Thoughtful Digitization

Safe and Thoughtful Digitization

As digitization continues to advance in education, so do the associated risks. Consider, for example, hacks and cyberattacks on schools that result in the exposure of sensitive personal data belonging to students and staff. Through the “Safe and Thoughtful Digitization” project, we are working to raise awareness of these issues in schools. We are committed to professionalizing and empowering school administrators and leaders. Only in this way can unwanted risks be averted and opportunities for education be seized.

More information about the "Safe and Thoughtful Digitization" project.

What will you be doing?

As a communications advisor, you will work with colleagues to inform and engage school leaders and administrators in the activities of the “Safe and Thoughtful Digitization” project. You will coordinate the implementation of the existing communication strategy and contribute to its execution. You will advise the project leadership and subject matter experts, develop communication plans, and implement them in collaboration with the communications officer. You will create and edit practical examples, guides, and posts for the website and social media. You will develop podcasts and videos.

The “Safe and Thoughtful Digitization” project is part of the Digital Safety in Primary and Secondary Education Program. In this role, you will therefore represent the PO-Raad and VO-raad in communication meetings with partners such as Kennisnet, SIVON, and the Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a strong communications advisor—an enthusiastic thinker and doer who identifies with the following key qualities: proactive, results-oriented, and a team player. We also expect you to:

• have experience implementing a communication strategy in a dynamic and complex environment;
• have a clear vision of and experience with using communication to drive behavioral change;
• are a consultant who can effectively oversee a wide range of matters;
• are well-equipped to identify the needs of the target audience and develop appropriate communication tools to address them.
•  Knowledge of and experience with early childhood education is a plus.

What do we offer you?

We offer you a challenging position in which you will contribute to the development of secondary education. You will work in a pleasant, flexible environment with a dynamic team that works well together. We are looking for someone to work 4 days a week. This is initially a temporary position for one year, with the possibility of extension.

The position is classified in pay grade 10 (CAO VO), with excellent benefits such as 426 vacation hours per year for full-time employment (including generally recognized holidays), an end-of-year bonus of 8.33%, an excellent pension plan with the ABP, and an annual professional development budget of €1,500 to help you grow and develop.

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.

Are you interested?

Please email a brief cover letter and your resume to vacature@vo-raad.nl by September 1. For more information about this position, please contact Stan Termeer, Head of Communications and Public Affairs at the VO-raad, at stantermeer@vo-raad.nl, , or 06 128 74414.

The first job interviews will take place during the week of September 9.