Sustainability Program Manager

Are you the driving force behind sustainability? Are you passionate about bringing people together through innovation and sustainability? Then this is your chance to make an impact!

In a rapidly changing world, change is the only constant. We strive to make sports enjoyable for everyone in the Netherlands every day. As a driver of innovation at NOC_NSF, you will take the initiative to implement the Sport Agenda 2032 in the area of sustainability.

To pass on the power of sports to future generations and ensure that people can continue to enjoy sports every day, we must accelerate our efforts to make the sports sector more sustainable. We are reducing negative impacts, supporting change, and strengthening progress. We have not only outlined these priorities in our long-term strategy but have also publicly underscored them by committing to initiatives such as the UN Climate Framework and agreements with the IOC and IUCN. It is now time for (further) implementation.

You will be working in the Support Department, whose mission is to strengthen the sports sector by providing ongoing professional support and advice and by developing—or commissioning the development of—a wide range of appropriate services and products. You will work in close collaboration with management and the Business Director, and you will report to the Executive Director on matters related to strategy, international developments, and political trends.

Full-time · Arnhem

What will you be doing?

• Together with your colleagues, you will implement the sustainability strategy and communicate the results to both internal and external audiences
• You actively seek out valuable opportunities for collaboration, both within and outside our industry, and coordinate a network of experts to this end.
• You effectively convey the urgency of creating a sustainable sports environment.
• You will ensure that our initiatives, results, and the lessons we have learned are widely known.
• You seize opportunities and inspire others with new ideas in the field of sustainability, working closely with our members, colleagues, and partners.
• You will contribute to the ambitious goals of NOC_NSF and the broader sports sector.
• Together, we’re working toward a sustainable future!

We ask

1. A determined, creative, enterprising, and principled professional:
2. with substantive expertise in the field of sustainability concepts, principles, and challenges, including biodiversity, climate, and energy issues, social responsibility, and economic sustainability.
3. who is able to use the overall sustainability strategy to set short-term goals for the work organization and the association.
4. with strong project management skills to effectively plan, implement, and manage sustainability initiatives.
5. with strong collaboration and communication skills.
6. who is skilled at analyzing and interpreting data related to sustainability performance, cost savings, and social impact, and at measuring and reporting on sustainability progress.
7. who is innovative and creative in generating new ideas to address sustainability issues and improve business operations.
8. with knowledge of national and international laws and regulations, agreements, and social developments related to sustainability, ensuring that the NOC*NSF association complies with all legal and social obligations.
9. that is results-oriented.

We offer

• A one-year temporary contract, with the possibility of extension.
• A full-time workweek of 38 hours.
• Pay scale 12, based on the collective bargaining agreement for the sports sector.
• Year-end bonus in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement for the sports sector.
• Both a home office and an office at the Papendal National Sports Center in Arnhem.
• Active support for wellness, with plenty of opportunities for sports in the beautiful wooded surroundings.
• The flexibility to balance work and leisure time.
• Opportunity for personal development.

If this description fits you, then we’re looking for you!