Senior Learning & Development Consultant

What will you be doing?

A day in the life of a Senior L&O Consultant at Arkin:

You start your day with a cup of coffee and an inspiring meeting with the trainers. Together, you discuss the new training session and outline the action items and progress. During the weekly kick-off meeting, you coordinate with your nine-member L&O team to determine which goals you want to achieve this week and what results you will deliver. You then ensure that a specific training session is scheduled at the Arkin Academy, working closely with the planners, trainers, and functional management.

Next, you’ll have an intake meeting with a manager from one of the departments looking to organize a team training session. You’ll discuss their needs and goals, and you’ll start thinking about the best instructional approach. You’ll briefly consult with one of the trainers to test your ideas. Later that morning, you’ll speak with a nurse and a fellow L&O consultant about implementing a new digital learning pathway for nurses.

After the meeting, you have set aside an hour of uninterrupted time to review the training plan for one of the specialties and provide feedback.

In the afternoon, you’ll join the biannual meeting with the management team of one of the practice areas. Together, you’ll discuss strategic L&D issues and the development of the practice area, the teams, and the employees. Your advice will help create a stimulating learning environment. You’ll also discuss the training profiles at the Arkin Academy and mandatory training courses.

By the end of the afternoon, you will be working hands-on on the planning, implementation, and communication of the newly developed refresher course on medication administration for non-nurses.

Before heading home, you’ll review the day’s highlights with your fellow consultants and outline the actions for tomorrow. Together, you’ll determine the priorities and share them with the relevant parties. You’ll go home with the satisfaction of knowing that today, together with your colleagues, you’ve made a tangible contribution to an inspiring environment for learning and development within Amsterdam’s largest mental health organization.

We offer you:

• A dynamic work environment with plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Collaborating with passionate and knowledgeable colleagues within a forward-thinking organization.
• A role in which you can truly make a difference by contributing to a culture of continuous learning and development.

In addition, Arkin offers attractive employment benefits such as:

• Terms of employment in accordance with the GGZ Collective Bargaining Agreement, pay scale 60 (min. €3,719 and max. €5,604 gross based on a 36-hour workweek);
• This is a position for 32 to 36 hours per week for one year, and if you enjoy the work, we definitely intend to offer you a permanent contract afterward;
• An end-of-year bonus of 8.33%, 8.33% vacation pay, and you’ll build up a solid pension plan with the Pensioenfonds Zorg & Welzijn;
• A work-from-home policy that includes reimbursement for setting up a workspace and reimbursement for days worked from home
• For commuting and business travel, you will receive a second-class mobility card, which can also be used for OV-fiets, or a mileage allowance (Reisbalans);
• Discounts on insurance from Univé and Centraal Beheer;
• A flexible benefits plan that allows you to use your gross salary for additional vacation time, a bicycle purchase, and supplemental travel expenses;
• For your well-being, you’ll receive an annual wellness budget of up to €100 (for full-time employees working 18 or more hours per week), and you’ll get access to Nrgize: a platform offering a wide range of (partially free) sports activities—from boxing clinics, boot camps, and yoga to windsurfing—as well as additional access to e-learning courses on wellness and well-being.

What do you bring to the table? Who are you?

Visibility and Proactivity:

You take the initiative within the organization, representing the L&D department as both an ambassador and a specialist in the field of learning and development at Arkin. You identify opportunities for improvement in development themes and training programs, and use your pedagogical expertise to propose plans for improvement. You keep colleagues informed of progress.

A connector and people-oriented:

You collaborate effectively with colleagues across the entire organization. You connect easily with people both within Human Resources and across the various departments. When questions arise, you bring people and initiatives together, thereby demonstrating the value that Human Resources adds. When necessary, you reach out to external training providers or other mental health institutions to find solutions for training needs.

Market-oriented and forward-looking:

As an L&D consultant, you stay abreast of new trends in learning, digital learning, and potential applications in L&D within mental health care. Drawing on input from healthcare and technology experts, you translate these trends into practical training programs for your colleagues, enabling them to apply the latest techniques in their work. You are aware of what is happening outside the organization and stay informed about developments within the mental health sector. In addition, you are aware of current trends in the field of Learning & Development and incorporate your knowledge and experience in this area into your plans and recommendations.

Project Management and Consulting Skills:

You will lead projects, such as the implementation of a new curriculum, a talent development program, or a leadership development program. You will work toward effective implementation by adhering to a tight schedule and maintaining clear communication. You are accustomed to working in a Microsoft Teams environment and in digital learning environments.

Strategic Writing:

You write compelling proposals for management teams, senior management, and the board of directors regarding new L&D strategies, highlighting clear benefits and expected outcomes.

Education and experience:

A minimum of an associate's degree is required; experience working as a consultant in and for the healthcare sector is a plus.

Careers at Arkin

Arkin is the leading mental health care provider in the Randstad region, offering 11 specialties.Together, we are expertsin the fields of psychiatry and addiction treatment. We are committed to fostering the mental resilience of our clients.

Arkin employs approximately 4,000 dedicated, passionate professionals who are not afraid to take risks. They are constantly seeking customized solutions for their clients. Quality is what matters, time and time again. We therefore encourage employees to continue developing their expertise through comprehensive training programs. We also encourage employees to develop innovative ideas and work them out in multidisciplinary teams. At Arkin, we believe that innovation is essential to keeping healthcare affordable and accessible.

You will be part of an enthusiastic and driven L&O team and will coordinate your activities with your colleagues within L&O. The team consists of two planners, two (safety) trainers, a functional administrator, two L&O advisors, an e-learning developer, and an L&O manager. Together, you will advise on, develop, and implement innovative learning interventions. You will foster collaboration and help build team spirit.

Our office is located at Klaprozenweg 111 in Amsterdam Noord, near the NDSM site. Arkin is easily accessible by public transportation, and parking is available by arrangement. Paid parking has recently been introduced in the area.

Interested? 

For more information about the position of Senior Learning & Development Consultant at Arkin, please contact Lisette Kole, L&D Manager, at 06 – 50 81 21 89. She is available to tell you more and answer any questions you may have.

The application process consists of two interviews and a day (or half-day) of shadowing.

The deadline for comments is September 30.

The first interview is scheduled for the morning of October 7 or the afternoon of October 9.

The second interview will take place on the afternoon of October 14 or 16.

The open house will take place on the morning of October 20 or 21.