Head of the Knowledge Institute
Would you like to lead the Knowledge Institute at Victim Support Netherlands?
Do you have experience leading a team of highly educated professionals? Are you able to establish policy frameworks regarding victimization, victim assistance, and related topics? Do you have a vision for knowledge sharing and experience with research? If so, read on!
What will you be doing?
As Head of the Knowledge Institute, youwill leada department consisting of a team of policy advisors, researchers, and the Victim Support Academy. In implementing the annual plan, you rely on the leadership of your two strategic policy advisors and the Academy team manager. They coordinate the work within their teams: they monitor the quality, comprehensiveness, planning, and progress of legal and psychosocial policy dossiers and the training offerings. Together, you ensure that knowledge in the field of victims and victims’ rights is gathered, enriched, shared, and actively utilized to improve our services.
You will maintain contacts with research institutions, universities, and relevant partners in the sector, thereby building a valuable network that contributes to the strategic objectives of Victim Support Netherlands. Together with researchers, you will ensure that new insights from scientific research are translated into concrete improvements in policy, training programs, and communication (with third parties).
You not only advise the board and executive management, but also serve as a sounding board for fellow managers and external partners. This means that your work has a visible and significant impact both within the organization and externally.
What do you bring to the table?
- University-level work and thinking skills.
- Experience in knowledge development and assurance, training, and education.
- An interest in and/or knowledge of victims’ rights and victim support.
- Experience managing highly educated professionals.
- Experience in developing policies within a complex organization.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain collaborative relationships.
- Research experience is an asset when serving as a sounding board for internal and external researchers.
What do we offer you?
A challenging role within a socially responsible organization, with plenty of room for your own input and initiative. In addition, we offer:
- A fixed-term contract, with the possibility of a permanent contract.
- Individual flexible budget for additional leave, training, or salary.
- A variety of training opportunities.
- NS Business Card for business travel.
- A healthy work-life balance.
Do you have any questions?
Please feel free to contact Jacqueline Hissink (Head of HR & Facilities) atJ.Hissink@slachtofferhulp.nlor via the app: 06-40521989.
Victim Support Netherlands is committed to fostering a diverse organization and invites everyone, regardless of age, gender, cultural background, or disability, to apply. Submission of a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) is part of the selection process.
About Victim Support Netherlands
Victim Support Netherlands provides practical, legal, and psychosocial support to victims of criminal offenses, traffic accidents, and disasters, as well as to the bereaved families of those who have died by suicide or gone missing. We represent the interests of victims in society and promote knowledge development in the field of victim support. Our organization consists of 11 districts and various national teams, all with the mission of helping victims move forward.
