Manager, NVWA

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a Control Manager in the General Duties Division of the Slaughter Inspection Department. 

As Production Manager:

• You will lead a team of 12 professionals. Together, you will work on key areas such as fees, annual planning, portfolio management, the Open Government Act, work and health, diversity and inclusion, employee engagement and retention, academic partnerships, and training programs. 
• You provide structure and direction, and you foster your employees’ professional development and optimal teamwork.
• Are you an inspiring and supportive leader? You create a sense of calm and clarity, provide clear guidelines, and encourage a sense of ownership within your team. 
• You will work closely with the organizational development program manager and your counterparts throughout the organization.

As a Production Manager, you are also a member of the General Services Management Team. As a member of the Management Team, you are one of the driving forces behind the department’s ongoing shaping and development. The General Services department was established on September 1, 2024; as a result, we are still in the process of building and organizing it. This requires you to take a proactive approach both within the department and across the organization. We are investing in strengthening the connection and collaboration between the various teams and in developing a mission and vision for the department. You are therefore a true team player and contribute to the department’s shared objectives. In doing so, you embody the core values of the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority: reliable, transparent, independent, and professional.
In short: this is a challenging position for an enthusiastic manager who is confident and assertive yet pleasant to work with.

Are you ready to make an impact and help shape this department together with us? Apply now! Send your resume and cover letter, and be sure to answer the following questions:

1. What appeals to you about this management position?
2. What will you bring to the MT General Duties role? 

Job Requirements

You have an inspiring and coaching leadership style, and you know how to bring people with complementary talents together. You have an affinity for business issues, including those related to Finance & Control, in a managerial role. You are adept at switching between strategic thinking and operational execution. In addition, you possess excellent communication skills and are able to build and maintain effective relationships.

You coach and motivate your team leaders based on our vision of leadership, providing direction, a calm approach, and a focus on employees, their professional development, and their personal accountability. You have an innovative mindset, dare to think ahead, and are able to put your ideas into practice. You focus on building support for innovation and know how to bridge conflicting interests. In addition to managing your department, you are a proactive team player on the Management Team and contribute ideas. Collaborating with colleagues and providing direction are part of your personality. You adapt easily and are creative in finding solutions.

What else we ask for

• You have an academic level of work and thinking.
• You lead by providing direction, calmness, and attention.
• You have proven experience in managing professionals and processes.
• You know how to inspire people and can handle resistance.
• You have a proven track record of successfully leading a team or department and, ideally, have experience in initiating change processes.  
• You have a multidisciplinary approach and are responsible for developing annual plans, implementation plans, guidelines, and procedures.

Skills 

• Organizational sensitivity
• Environmental awareness
• Networking
• Managing a group
• Employee Development
• Reflecting
  

The NVWA is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of society and places great importance on an inclusive hiring policy. We therefore encourage everyone to apply, regardless of cultural background, age, gender identity, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.

Terms of Employment

• Salary level: Grade13
• Monthly salary: Min.€5,212 – Max. €7,747 (gross)
• Employment status:Fixed-term employment contractwith the possibility of conversion to a permanent contract
• Contract duration: 1year
• Minimum number of hours per week: 32
• Maximum number of hours per week: 36

Other terms and conditions of employment

In addition to an onboarding program tailored to your role and extensive training and/or coaching opportunities to support your professional growth, we also offer the following employee benefits:

Individual Choice Budget

You will receive an Individual Choice Budget (ICB) equal to 16.50% of your gross annual salary. You can choose to have your ICB paid out, for example, on a monthly or annual basis, or you can use it to purchase additional leave hours. In addition, you can use your IKB to purchase a (electric) bicycle for commuting tax-free, set up your home office, or even make your home more sustainable. To encourage this, the national government also offers an employer contribution on top of the IKB.

Vacation days

If you work 36 hours a week, you are entitled to 144 vacation hours and 64 IKB leave hours per year. Do you work more or fewer hours? In that case, these hours are calculated proportionally. And if you don’t need as much vacation time? Then you can also choose to have your 64 IKB leave hours paid out or added to your IKB saved leave.

Travel Expense Reimbursement

You will receive a commuter pass that allows you to travel by train in second class for your commute. Do you bike to work? If so, you will receive a travel allowance of €0.21 per kilometer cycled.

If you hold a field-based position, you are often eligible for an electric company car. You may also use this vehicle for personal purposes, subject to the additional tax liability.

Leave Policies

The government offers various leave schemes for different situations, such as (supplementary) maternity leave (up to 5 weeks with 100% pay), parental leave (up to 9 weeks with 100% pay in the first year and an additional 75% for 4 weeks), care leave, and adoption/foster care leave.

Pension

The Dutch government offers an attractive pension plan through ABP, the General Civil Service Pension Fund. Read more about the ABP pension plan here.

Additional allowances and reimbursements

For some positions at the NVWA, it is necessary to work outside regular office hours or to be on call. However, these requirements are offset by additional allowances or compensation. For example, we offer an on-call and standby duty allowance and an irregular shift allowance.

Details

• Applications will be considered in accordance with applicable agreements, including the Central Government Collective Labor Agreement and the NVP Application Code.
• A Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) is required to work at the NVWA.
• If the position involves a fixed-term employment contract with the prospect of becoming permanent, the permanent contract is initially preceded by a one-year contract. Provided the employee proves to be suitable, the contract is generally converted into a permanent contract of indefinite duration after one year.
• Is this a job opening for a fixed-term contract with the possibility of becoming permanent, but do you already have a permanent position as a civil servant? If so, you will retain your permanent position.
• If the position is initially a fixed-term role, it will not be reopened if the role can be made permanent within the organization and the (initially) temporary position was filled by an internal employee with a permanent contract.
• Online screening—for example, through search engines or social media—can be part of the selection process.
• A competency test and/or an assessment may be part of the selection process.
• A comprehensive A or B screening by the General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD) may be required for certain positions at the NVWA, including those in the Intelligence and Investigation Service (IOD).
• Recruitment agencies are asked to refrain from contacting us regarding this job opening.

More about the Manager job category

The Central Government Performance Framework helps employees and managers establish performance and development goals during performance reviews and provides insight into career opportunities within the federal government.

For more information, visit the Central Government Job Classification System 

More about your future department

The General Tasks Department is responsible for providing operational support to the director of the Slaughter Inspection Division and the division’s management. The General Tasks Department consists of two teams: a Coordination Team and an IV ICT & Data Team. It works closely with colleagues from the General Tasks Department of the Trade Supervision Directorate. Many issues within the General Tasks Department transcend departmental boundaries and are addressed and organized jointly.

The General Tasks Division was established on September 1, 2024, following the split of the former Inspection Directorate into the Slaughter Inspection and Trade Inspection Directorates. Not all positions in the division have been filled yet. In 2025, the division will face the challenge of filling these positions and further shaping and organizing the division.

Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA)

In the Netherlands, we take it for granted that the products we use and everything we eat are safe. We expect animals to be treated well, even if they are destined for slaughter. We want to be able to consume fruits and vegetables without a second thought, and other products are “naturally” fine too. We want to be able to walk in nature without worry and buy toys for our children without suspicion. As consumers, we simply rely on that; for us, it goes without saying.

But we sometimes forget that companies work hard every day to maintain those high standards. That it isn’t always easy for business owners to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. We also forget that the government oversees this. Safety sounds so simple, but it isn’t.

What does the NVWA do?

The staff of the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) work hard every day to maintain that standard. Through dialogue with businesses in the hospitality sector, slaughterhouses, plant cultivation, and other producers, the NVWA monitors food and product safety, plant health, and the welfare of animals, nature, and the environment. We do so in accordance with national and international laws and regulations. We operate on a basis of trust, but we take firm action against businesses that do not adhere strictly to the rules. In the interest of society.

We closely monitor where the greatest risks lie and where oversight is most urgently needed, so that we can inform consumers and others in a timely manner. The NVWA also plays a key role in export inspections and in the import of products into Europe.

What does the NVWA stand for?

The NVWA is responsible for overseeing animal welfare, animal health, food safety, product safety, tobacco and alcohol prevention, plant health, and nature and the environment.

The Dutch government strives to be an employer that every employee—regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic background, or disability—wants to work for. Addressing social issues in diverse teams makes us more effective and innovative. That makes the work meaningful and challenging.

 The NVWA is an agency of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security, and Nature (LVVN) and the Ministry of Health, Welfare, and Sport.

Interested in applying?

The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) invites you to apply on their website. Clicking the button below will take you away from this site and directly to the application form. The government values a diverse and inclusive organization. Working in diverse teams makes us more effective, more innovative, and makes the work more enjoyable. Everyone is therefore invited to apply.