Program Manager

The Platform for the Future of the Cultural and Creative Labor Market (Platform ACCT) is building a resilient sector. Our focus is on creating better working conditions, strengthening long-term employability, and increasing the earning potential of all workers in the cultural and creative sector. Through collaboration and knowledge sharing, we are building a sector that is ready for the future.

Platform ACCT was founded in 2020 as a project organization. Since January 2025, we have served as the cross-sectoral BIS institution for the labor market: a support organization subsidized by the government through the Cultural Basic Infrastructure. As such, Platform ACCT plays a nationally significant role in developing and strengthening the sector’s labor market. One of our key pillars is promoting training and professional development for all workers in the sector to enhance their standing and resilience.

Since our current program manager is leaving soon, we are looking for a successor to work 20–24 hours per week, starting January 1, 2026.

What will you be doing?

• You will be responsible for program management related to the "Sustainable Employability and Professional Development" objective. This involves planning, further developing, and implementing our BIS core activities in this area.
• Primarily, this means you will be responsible for the substantive management and implementation of theContinuing Professional Development(CPD) program, ensuring it stays within budget and delivers results. You will be supported in this by the CPD team: a program secretary, an assessment officer, and a well-established AI tool.
• The biggest and most important challenge for the next three years is to ensure the continuity of the PPO program beyond 2028, with the sector itself assuming significant (financial) responsibility.
• You are responsible for recruiting, managing, and developing the employees on the PPO team.
• In addition, as a program manager, you will take the lead in driving progress on other labor market issues within your program area: sustainable employability, social safety, and diversity, inclusion, and equality in the workplace. To this end, you will strengthen relationships and establish relevant partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Together with our Knowledge & Information Manager, you will also be responsible for disseminating knowledge about sustainable employability and professional development in the cultural and creative sector, and you will contribute to internal and external communications regarding your program activities.

You are a member of the team of program managers, which is overseen by the deputy director. The director is your supervisor. You work closely with your fellow program managers and the PPO team members.

What do you bring to the table?

• You have a clear vision of the current state of affairs and the future of lifelong learning. You may have gained experience in the cultural and creative sector or bring a background in learning and development from another sector.
• You formulate clear policy objectives, translate them into concrete agreements, and make achieving results a top priority.
• You have at least 5 years of experience as a (program) manager with responsibility for results and budgets, and you are accustomed to leading a team.
• You have experience with sector-specific Training and Development Funds, including those outside the cultural and creative sectors.

This is how you like to work

• You are a self-starter. You take initiative without needing encouragement from others and seek out opportunities and possibilities.
• You are a good team player and actively seek out opportunities to collaborate. You identify which individuals or networks should be involved in your program.
• You enjoy reading policy documents and translating them into your own program.
• You have an interest in numbers and financial and administrative processes, and you apply this knowledge when reporting results.
• You’re comfortable working in the office, at home, or on-site.

The success of our organization depends entirely on the quality of our people and the ideas they bring to the table. Relevant insights and innovative initiatives stem from a blend of cultures, knowledge, and experience. Whether you have a unique perspective on the world, bring fresh creative energy, or have a background not yet represented on our team: we encourage you to apply. Together, we want to push boundaries and make a positive impact.

What do we offer?

At Platform ACCT, we work in a hybrid model, and you can schedule your hours flexibly. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, we have workspaces available at our office in Amsterdam.

You will be offered a position of 20–24 hours per week for one year, with the possibility of a permanent position.

The salary is based on pay scale 10–11 (depending on your experience) under the Social Work Collective Bargaining Agreement (which we follow): €3,802–€6,780 (for a 36-hour workweek). You will accrue pension benefits, receive vacation pay, and a year-end bonus. Additional benefits include training opportunities, a work-from-home policy, a contribution toward phone and internet costs, and reimbursement for commuting expenses.

You’ll become part of a close-knit, hardworking, and friendly team dedicated to sustainably strengthening the labor market in the cultural and creative sectors. We’re continuing to build our organization by working closely together, making mistakes along the way, learning from them, and looking out for one another. We celebrate our successes (often with team outings) and regularly reflect on how we can improve.

“Over the past five years, we’ve received 50,000 applications. As a result, werktuigPPO has grown into a powerful tool for professional development in the cultural and creative sector. We look forward to continuing to build on that impact beyond 2028, together with the sector. As a program manager, you’ll play a key role in this challenge!”

Interested in applying?

If you are interested in this position, please send a cover letter and resume toinfo@platformacct.nl. If you would like more information about the position first, please contact Sjoerd Feitsma atsjoerd@platformacct.nl.

We would like to receive your cover letter and resumeby Tuesday, November 25, at the latest. The first round of interviews is scheduled forTuesday, December 2. The second round of interviews is scheduled forTuesday, December 9.Interviews will take place at our office in Amsterdam.