Regional Manager, Werkbedrijf

Regional Manager, Werkbedrijf

What you will be doing

Are you the figurehead in the Greater Amsterdam region for both internal colleagues and external stakeholders? Are you someone who knows how to make the most of the services offered by the UWV Werkbedrijf within the established frameworks and political and administrative relationships? Do you lead your regional team in optimally matching supply and demand in the labor market region? If so, the Regional Manager position is an interesting opportunity for you!

You will serve as the UWV representative for the Amsterdam region. You will oversee UWV Werkbedrijf’s representation in the labor market region, guided by a clear vision for serving clients, social partners, and municipalities. You will make a significant contribution to the strategic agenda—both in its development and implementation—through participation in administrative consultations and regional steering committees. In this role, you will serve as a point of contact for the aldermen.

As a District Manager, you will play a proactive role at both the strategic and tactical levels, both internally and externally. Ensuring the smooth running of internal operations is also a crucial part of your responsibilities. You will directly manage a team of 18 managers and the district staff. In this role, you will report to the Director of Operations at Werkbedrijf. The Greater Amsterdam district comprises a total of approximately 350 FTEs.

As a Regional Manager, you have individual responsibility for collaborating with district managers from other divisions to achieve cross-divisional UWV objectives. Horizontal management and results-oriented coordination at the regional level require an overview and understanding of UWV interests and agreements. You are in charge of data, information, and communication, ensuring that the right data and information reach the divisions in a timely manner. You also have a national responsibility for the implementation of Werkbedrijf by working with fellow Regional Managers and the Director of Implementation to shape internal and external management.

As a District Manager, you will be responsible for:

• A visible and recognizable service for citizens, employers, and partners;
• The UWV as a partner in the labor market;
• Transparency in supply and demand;
• Coordinated employer services;
• Comprehensive, wide-ranging labor market services.

What we expect from you

At UWV, we believe it is important for our people to work together in a customer-focused and results-oriented manner. We expect you to feel comfortable with UWV’s leadership profile. This profile centers on striking a balance. As a leader at UWV, you will operate in a complex world where you act independently yet with political and administrative sensitivity, where you innovate yet also provide stability, where you coach yet also guide, and where you focus on the task at hand yet also on the people involved. A detailed explanation is included in our leadership profile.

You also have:

• An academic level of work and thinking, along with at least a completed associate’s degree
• Knowledge of the labor market, education, and social security
• Experience leading diverse teams. You are capable of leading teams both directly and, preferably, indirectly. As a leader, you are able to adapt your leadership style to the situation, employing both a coaching and a directive approach as needed.
• Experience with—and knowledge of—change management processes; you know how to engage people in the desired change with enthusiasm and energy. You connect easily with others and serve as a leader in the district.
• Networking skills: you easily connect with stakeholders and build professional relationships. You are an effective communicator with the Werkbedrijf management team and internal UWV stakeholders, as well as with external stakeholders, such as municipalities and other partners. Political and administrative sensitivity is of great importance in this regard.
• Analytical skills: You are able to quickly make sense of a large amount of information and identify the core of a message.

We’re looking for quite a lot from our new Greater Amsterdam Area Manager. If you don’t meet all the requirements listed above but still think you’re a good fit, please apply and convince us with your cover letter!

What you can expect from us

We are offering you a position as Area Manager within an organization where we value you for who you are and what you bring to the table. For us, the development of our employees is a top priority. Our HR policy is put into practice within a dynamic organization where every professional is given the freedom to work autonomously.

• You’ll be working in a fascinating field that directly impacts people’s lives. You’ll interact with a wide range of stakeholders and collaborate with people who are deeply committed to social causes.
• At your future Rayon, employees are fully committed to serving the UWV and its clients. The team is characterized by Amsterdam’s passion and creativity.
• We offer a full-time position with a permanent contract. The position is classified in salary scale 13 in accordance with the UWV Collective Labor Agreement and has a maximum gross monthly salary of approximately €8,397.64, including a fixed salary component and excluding fixed vacation pay, year-end bonus, and employer pension contributions. The final offer will depend on your experience and profile.
• Plenty of opportunities for professional development, such as through our All You Can Learn portal.
• Flexible working hours and good remote work facilities. We’re putting hybrid work into practice.

A little more about WORK at our company

The Werkbedrijf division focuses on job placement and reintegration. We do this by matching job seekers with employers. We focus primarily on job seekers who are far removed from the labor market and on employers who wish to hire these job seekers. In doing so, we actively seek collaboration with labor market partners such as municipalities, employers, and staffing agencies. The division currently has approximately 6,600 employees. We appeal to citizens’ personal responsibility and self-reliance. In addition to digital services, our employees are increasingly providing in-person services. The Werkbedrijf aims to be a comprehensive public service provider in the labor market by 2023, working for everyone. In doing so, we take ownership of our social mission, make the labor market transparent, and are committed to improving the connection between education and the labor market. We are fully leveraging our expertise and services to prevent unemployment and better serve employers. This requires a stronger relationship with employers. Additionally, we know what works and for whom, and when job seekers can use our online services via the website werk.nl

The main priorities for the Greater Amsterdam District in 2023 are:

In 2023, we will continue to develop and invest in collaboration with our partners. The labor market is transitioning toward a new target infrastructure in which comprehensive services are easily accessible to everyone through regional employment centers. In the Greater Amsterdam region, as a district manager, you will take the lead in shaping this transition in collaboration with partners such as municipalities, social partners, and educational institutions. Finally, there is a key task of translating the UWV strategy into implementation within the Greater Amsterdam Werkbedrijf district.

Interested?

Please apply exclusively via the application link.

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For further details regarding this job opening, please contact Bernard van Nijnatten, Director of Operations, at 06-53154556 or via bernard.vannijnatten@uwv.nl (or through his secretary, Betty den Boer: 06-11293066). For further information regarding the application process, please contact Ineke Kramer, MD Advisor, at 06-31922339 or via Ineke.kramer@uwv.nl.

You can apply for this position via the application link. The position is open until April 13, 2023.

An assessment and a reference check may be part of this process. This may also involve consulting public sources such as social media. You are not required to include your date of birth or gender in your resume or cover letter.

The interviews will take place between April 20 and May 3, 2023.

Submitting a Certificate of Good Conduct is part of the onboarding process, but it is not required to apply for the position. You will receive further information about this during the selection process.