Senior Advisor for Inclusive Education

We are currently looking for a:

Senior Advisor for Inclusive Education

(32–38 hours)

What will you be doing as a senior consultant?

You will work in our team serving clients—such as partnerships, boards, municipalities, and ministries—on challenging research and advisory projects. You will be involved in research, networking, and policy documents; you will conduct analyses and serve as a process facilitator. For example, you will advise partnerships on setting up, maintaining, and monitoring a comprehensive network in their region; you will guide them in developing their support plan; or you will advise them on the path toward inclusive education. As a senior advisor, you serve as an internal sounding board for colleagues and drive the development of our service offerings and client network.

Your primary focus is on inclusive education, but you will also contribute to other Sardes projects.

What do you bring to the table?

We are specifically looking for people who currently work or have previously worked at a consulting firm or as a director of a partnership.

You are well-versed in the world of special education. You are familiar with the dynamics of school districts, school boards, youth services, and local governments. You apply your knowledge and experience to address the challenges faced by Sardes’ clients in the areas of special and inclusive education, and you develop new service models. In addition, you have a broad interest in educational issues and equity in education.

And also:

• You have a college degree and bring recognizable expertise to clients, such as executives, management teams, and policy staff;
• You have your own network, and you're continuing to expand it.
• You can apply insights into policy developments, research findings, laws and regulations, and finance to projects and new services.
• You're a natural presenter.
• You can collect and interpret data (Excel).
• You work well as part of a team.
• You have a way with words.
• You feel connected to Sardes’ mission and actively contribute to it.

What can you expect from us?

You’ll be working for a passionate organization with a challenging mission. Together, we’ll work to promote equal opportunities for children and young people.

Sardes is part of the CAOP Foundation, your official employer. The CAOP Foundation comprises Sardes, Kennisland, and CAOP. Together, we are committed to a society in which everyone can participate and contribute—a society where you are seen, given opportunities, and where we strive to ensure that everyone benefits from progress.

What do we offer?

• A challenging position in a dynamic field with opportunities to develop your own area of expertise.
• A position at a professional research and consulting firm (in the heart of Utrecht), where expert researchers, consultants, and process facilitators work. We operate on a hybrid model.
• A salary ranging from a minimum of €5,046 to a maximum of €7,204 (scale 12 of the CAO-CAOP collective bargaining agreement) gross per month, based on a 38-hour workweek, depending on knowledge and experience.
• A one-year employment contract with the intention of converting it into a permanent contract thereafter.
• An annual vacation allowance of 8%.
• An Individual Choice Budget of 9.56% on an annual basis.
• A good pension plan with ABP.
• An NS Business Card for trains, subways, buses, and trams that you can also use for personal travel.
• A net internet allowance and a contribution toward health insurance costs.
• A mentor who will help you get settled in our organization during your first year.
• A wide range of training and development opportunities, including an online learning platform.

Want to know more?

For more information about the position of Senior Advisor for Special Education, please contact Heleen Versteegen, Director of Sardes, at 06-194 82743. For questions about the application process, please contact Sanneke Zegwaard in the HRM department at 070-376 5784.

Would you like to learn more about Sardes? Visit www.sardes.nl.

Interested in applying?

Please send us a cover letter and your resume by Sunday, September 1, via our application page. We will review applications in the order they are received. Interviews may take place before September. An integrity check is part of the application process. We will request your prior consent for a reference check.

The CAOP Foundation and Sardes are deeply rooted in society and work every day to address social challenges. We want everyone to feel welcome and valued within our organization. We believe that diversity contributes to better collaboration and better results. That is why we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive.

Recruitment agencies are asked to refrain from contacting us regarding this job opening.