Wellness Manager

Vivell is a comprehensive community organization dedicated to serving residents of Amsterdam Zuidoost and the surrounding area. We provide information, advice, support, and a wide range of activities. Our work focuses on children, youth, and adults, helping them grow and actively contribute to their community. You can find us in neighborhood and youth centers, as well as at other key locations throughout the neighborhood.

Amsterdam Zuidoost is a dynamic and diverse area known for its vibrant neighborhoods, young population, and strong sense of community. The cultural richness and the residents’ engagement make this part of the city unique. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people of all ages.

Working at Vivell means being part of an inspiring environment where you interact daily with people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and generations. Your dedication is immediately visible and of great value to the community. If you enjoy a challenge, being involved, and the chance to make a difference, this is the perfect place for you.

Are you an energetic leader with a passion for bringing people together, proactively solving challenges, and creating opportunities? If so, we’d love to meet you! Vivell is looking for an enthusiastic:

Wellness Manager

32–36 hours per week

What will you be doing?

As Welfare Manager at Vivell, you will play a key role in promoting social impact and the well-being of residents in Amsterdam Zuidoost and the surrounding area. You will have final responsibility for various policy areas and organizational units and will play a crucial role in the development of our strategic policy. You translate this policy into concrete organizational objectives and budgets, closely monitoring developments in the social sector and turning new opportunities into a strengthened position for our organization. You ensure that our services seamlessly align with both the short- and long-term needs of residents and stakeholders, with a constant focus on quality.

In addition to your strategic responsibilities, you will closely monitor financial targets and proactively make adjustments when necessary. You will lead a team of three team leaders, a team of four Quality and Development staff members, and employees focused on programs and projects. Through your leadership, you will support them in achieving results and setting priorities. You will maximize your team’s talents and encourage their professional growth and ability to work independently.

At Vivell, we foster a corporate culture of collaboration, engagement, and a strong commitment to social sustainability. As a Well-being Manager, you embody these values and integrate them into your daily leadership style. You are a pioneer in innovation and change. In an era where innovative initiatives take center stage, you not only lead but also inspire innovative changes that have a lasting impact.

Effective communication and collaboration with external stakeholders—such as local governments, partners, neighborhood organizations, and residents—are essential. You build and maintain strong relationships and strive for verifiable results that align closely with our mission and vision. You work purposefully to strengthen ties with the communities in Zuidoost and create an environment where everyone feels heard. In addition, you continuously work to strengthen our relationship with the City of Amsterdam—Zuidoost district—and our extensive network of professional partners.

At Vivell, we value diversity and inclusion. As a Well-being Manager, you’ll play an active role in fostering an inclusive work environment and incorporate diversity into both policy-making and day-to-day operations. Your commitment to sustainability initiatives ensures that we, as an organization, continue to build a lasting, positive impact on society.

In this role, you will report directly to the CEO and be part of the management team. You will have the opportunity to provide strategic direction and make a real difference within our organization and the community.

What are we looking for in a candidate?

We are looking for a motivated professional with at least a relevant associate’s degree and demonstrable work experience. In addition, you must have:

• A strong commitment to the social sector, with expertise in areas such as child welfare, youth work, adult services, and poverty prevention.
• Experience in change management and the ability to initiate and consolidate change.
• You are a natural connector who effortlessly bridges the gap between different stakeholders.
• An enterprising organization that responds quickly to new developments.
• Strong analytical skills and financial expertise.
• A valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG).

What do we offer?

• A position in which you will have a lot of responsibility and plenty of opportunity to further develop your talents.
• Working with a team of passionate and dedicated colleagues who prioritize hard work, quality, and innovation.
• A one-year contract with the intention of extending it indefinitely.
• Competitive salary: A salary in accordance with Scale 12 of the Social Work Collective Bargaining Agreement, ranging from €4,523 to €7,544 gross per month for full-time employment (36-hour workweek).
• An Individual Choice Budget equal to 18.3% of your salary, various employee and training programs, and a career budget for your professional development.
• Pension accrual through PFZW.
• The opportunity to be part of an organization committed to social sustainability and making a real social impact.

Interested?

Please submit your cover letter and resume as soon as possible, addressed to Kenny Zschüschen, via our website. Would you like to learn more about the position first? If so, please contact Sabine Vogtschmidt at 06 - 53 56 03 34.