About us

The Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra | Netherlands Chamber Orchestra presents opera and concert productions at the

highest artistic standards. As the regular orchestral partner of the Dutch National Opera, the Netherlands

Philharmonic Orchestra | The Netherlands Chamber Orchestra is internationally regarded as one of the finest opera orchestras. Lorenzo

Viotti is the principal conductor of the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra and the Dutch National Opera. Gordan Nikolić is

music director of the Netherlands Chamber Orchestra. The Royal Concertgebouw is the home venue for a

a diverse concert program. Both orchestras combine artistic excellence with accessibility in

a program designed for a broad audience. With an extensive educational program and

Investing in talent development means investing in the future of classical music. Every year, the orchestras reach

approximately 190,000 visitors. The organization is located in the NedPhO-Koepel in Amsterdam East.

Music is a human endeavor. Every day, we expect top-notch performances from our musicians and staff. That is why we strive to be a good employer and provide a supportive and inspiring work environment.

To support this goal, we are looking for a:

HEAD OF HR

(member of the management team, 36 hours per week)

In

In this role, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of the

comprehensive HR policy. In addition to

In your day-to-day work, you focus on ambitions and issues related to

terms of employment, sustainable

availability of musicians and staff members, recruitment of (international)

talent and the optimal structure

of the organization. You serve as an advisor and sounding board for the

managing director and sets objectives in the area of

Good employment practices, diversity & inclusion, and fair practices.

You advise your colleagues

to the management team and other leaders on HR topics, and you’ll be speaking with

musicians and staff. You provide

supervision of an HR staff member who focuses on, among other things, absenteeism support and

Occupational health and safety, primary HR consulting, and administrative support.

In

In this role, you will make a significant contribution to the well-being and welfare of others

of our people and help build the

The success of the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra | Netherlands Chamber Orchestra.

Who are you?

You

are an experienced and professional HR expert for whom the HR field is not

has secrets. You acted in

management level and translates your current vision into daily operations in an inspiring way

practice. With your energetic

With your approach, practical insight, and subject-matter expertise, you can tackle complex problems

to be reduced to solutions and

build support for this among your conversation partners. You communicate in a

in a pleasant way, helps you put things into perspective

if necessary, has a sense of humor and masterfully balances the diverse interests with both insight and compassion.

You radiate energy and enthusiasm, and you stay positive even when things don't go your way.

Experience and Education

You have a

a bachelor's degree in human resources or business administration and at least 10

years of relevant work experience in a

a complex work environment with highly educated professionals. Of course, you’re at the

level of current knowledge of

relevant laws and regulations as well as the latest developments in your field. Your command of Dutch is

excellent, and your English is good. You have preferably worked (or are currently working) in both for-profit and nonprofit organizations and have relevant

HR projects successfully completed.

Last but not least:

You're a classical music lover

something you can enjoy every day.

Our offerings

A one-year fixed-term employment contract with the possibility of a permanent position.

Salary depends on age and experience and is up to approximately €6,000.00 gross per month for a full-time position

36-hour workweek. In addition, you will receive an 8% vacation allowance and a

year-end bonus. We are members of the ABP Pension Fund and offer

discount on supplemental employee insurance.

The Netherlands Philharmonic

Orchestra | The Netherlands Chamber Orchestra offers an inspiring workplace at the NedPhO-Koepel in Amsterdam East, where you’ll meet great colleagues and have the opportunity to attend more than 100 concerts and opera performances each year.

The

Dutch Philharmonic Orchestra | Dutch Chamber Orchestra wants everyone to be able to

enjoying classical music. There

fits well with a diverse and inclusive organization. We therefore invite all

Interested parties are invited to respond.

Please submit a cover letter and resume by January 16, 2023, at the latest

should be emailed to hrm@nedpho.nl, attn:

Lisette Moons. You can also

If you have any questions, please email us, and we’ll make sure someone calls you back (within 24

(The office will be closed from December 2022 through January 2, 2023.)

The first round of talks is scheduled for the week of January 23, 2023, and the second will most likely take place the following week.