Project Manager for Social Safety and Diversity & Inclusion

You will lead and manage change initiatives (including those) outlined in the existing Social Safety Action Plan. In addition, you ensure that these topics and projects remain a priority, that visible progress is made, and that the projects are ultimately embedded within the organization. By serving as a liaison between various teams and committees within the organization and the Diversity Council, you actively contribute to creating a safe, inclusive, and diverse work environment.

As Project Manager, you will serve as an ambassador for the Diversity Council. In this role, you will identify themes and issues related to D&I that are relevant to the various groups within the organization. You will ensure that these issues are addressed and contribute to fostering cohesion within the Diversity Council, with a focus on building connections.

You will report directly to AVROTROS’s executive management, underscoring the fact that social safety and D&I are strategic pillars within the organization. This direct reporting line will enable you to take swift and effective action and make decisions without organizational barriers. Collaboration with HR remains essential for the effective implementation of D&I policy, while coordination with Communications and Marketing is important for both internal and external communication regarding D&I initiatives.

Work

• Developing and implementing strategies for social safety and diversity and inclusion, aligned with AVROTROS’s strategic goals, the NPO’s overarching action plan, and the specific social safety action plan
• Leading change initiatives aimed at fostering a safe and inclusive work environment, with a focus on raising awareness and promoting behavioral change.
• Monitoring progress and implementation and ensuring that D&I and social safety receive ongoing attention, including monitoring and adjusting initiatives.
• Provide training and awareness sessions for employees and managers on social safety, inclusion, and diversity.
• Collaborate with departments, including the Works Council, the Supervisory Board, and relevant external stakeholders, to build support for D&I and social safety initiatives.
• Measure and report on the effectiveness of the D&I and safety programs implemented, and make adjustments as needed.
• Serve as an advocate for cultural change by communicating internally and externally about successes, challenges, and progress in the areas of social safety and D&I.

Profile

• At least 5–7 years of experience in project or change management, preferably in D&I or HR-related projects;
• Experience implementing social safety programs;
• Experience in successfully leading organization-wide cultural and change initiatives;
• Strong organizational skills and experience in developing, implementing, and monitoring project plans, including deadlines and budgets;
• Knowledge of diversity, inclusion, and social safety, and how these themes can be effectively implemented within an organization;
• Skilled at building support and managing resistance to change, both at the strategic and operational levels;
• The ability to create a safe work environment where employees feel heard and respected;
• Define long-term goals and translate them into concrete operational steps;
• Understanding the internal and external factors that influence decision-making and being able to deal with them effectively;
• Able to balance the interests of various stakeholders while prioritizing the organization’s goals.

Here's what we offer

We are initially offering you a two-year employment contract, with an option to extend it depending on your performance and the extent to which Social Safety and D&I are embedded in the organizational culture. AVROTROS offers an excellent benefits package in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement for Broadcasting Personnel (salary grade J).

This collective bargaining agreement covers, among other things:

• 8% vacation pay;
  
• 6% December bonus;
  
• A travel allowance;
  
• Annual salary increases based on performance;
  
• A group pension plan;
  
• A contribution toward health insurance of €30 gross per month;
  
• At AVROTROS, we are committed to your professional development: in addition to the standard training budget, there is a personal career budget;
  
• The option to exchange nationally recognized (weekday) holidays for preferred holidays and commemorative days, subject to mutual agreement