Strategic Business Partner for Learning and Development

What will you be doing? 

As a strategic business partner in Learning and Development, you combine vision, decisiveness, and leadership within a large, complex organization. You are the driving force behind the further development and positioning of the Learning and Development department at Cordaan. You navigate smoothly through an environment with diverse stakeholders and complex dynamics, building support at all levels within the organization. You inspire employees to bring out the best in themselves and shape a department that plays a crucial role in Cordaan’s future. As a sparring partner and the manager’s primary deputy, you also fulfill an important strategic role within the Management Team. 

Your duties and responsibilities will include: 

• Developing and implementing strategy:You have a strong ability to translate strategic plans into concrete actions, while building support among employees, teams, and management levels within a large and diverse organization. 
• Leadership and Consulting:You will lead your own team of practice consultants and trainers, guide them in their professional and personal development, and encourage them to excel. At the same time, you will communicate the strategic vision to other teams and departments, serving in an advisory and coordinating role. 
• Quality and Process Optimization:You ensure compliance with frameworks, laws, regulations, and quality standards, and focus on process optimization. In doing so, you lay a solid foundation for a future-proof department. 
• Stakeholder management and networking:You navigate an organization with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and are able to effectively bridge divergent interests. You actively participate in committees and working groups and translate organization-wide goals into concrete actions. In addition, you represent the department at the regional level and foster collaboration at all levels. 
• Change Management:In an organization where change is constant, you take the lead in change initiatives. You build support among various stakeholders and know how to turn resistance into engagement and progress. 
• Quick thinking and a hands-on approach:You move effortlessly between strategic meetings and operational tasks. With your pragmatic approach and focus on solutions, you know how to deliver results and drive change. 

In this versatile and dynamic role, you will have the opportunity to apply your strategic vision and leadership skills in a complex environment. Your expertise in change management, stakeholder management, and process optimization makes you an essential player in achieving the strategic goals of the Learning and Development department at Cordaan. 

Who are you? 

At Cordaan, we look beyond just your experience. We’re looking for a candidate with potential, drive, and the talent to shape this strategic role within a complex and dynamic organization. 

• Education and experience:You have a college or university level of education and thinking. Experience as a team leader is preferred but not required. Do you have experience as a consultant or specialist and are you ready for the next step? Or do you already have management experience and are you looking to take on a more strategic role? We’d love to hear what makes you the right fit for this challenge. 
• Change Management in Complex Organizations:You possess sharp strategic insight and are able to effectively lead change initiatives within a large, complex organization. You navigate complex stakeholder dynamics with ease and know how to build support at various levels. 
• People-oriented and decisive:You are empathetic and able to inspire and bring people together. At the same time, you make decisions with a keen eye for opportunities and the organization’s best interests. 
• Strategic and practical:You combine strategic thinking with a hands-on approach. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, set the right priorities, and get things done. 
• Independent and proactive:You are confident and enjoy taking the initiative. You see the fact that this role is still evolving as a unique opportunity to bring your ideas and approach to life. 
• Perspective and flexibility:You know how to approach complex issues with perspective and a solution-oriented mindset, thereby having a positive and constructive impact on those around you. 
• Flexible and local:You can get to the office quickly and ideally live in Amsterdam or the surrounding area. 

Do you also have knowledge of the processes and workflows within the healthcare sector? That’s a major plus! In short: you’re a connector who turns complex challenges into practical solutions and results. 

What do we offer? 

The terms of employment for the position of Learning and Development Team Leader are in accordance with the VVT collective bargaining agreement: 

• A one-year contract for32 to 36 hoursper week with the possibility of a permanent position 
• A salary ranging from a minimum of€3,768.00to a maximum of€6,748.00(FWG 60 and FWG 65) based on a 36-hour workweek  
• An end-of-year bonus equal to 8.33% of gross annual income and an annual vacation allowance of 8%; 
• Pension accrual through the Pensioenfonds Zorg & Welzijn pension fund, a group discount on your health insurance, and travel expense reimbursement in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement; 
• Personal development through targeted training, courses, and education via Good Habitz, among others; 
• A €250 net bonus for referring a colleague! 
• A bicycle plan and bicycle repair reimbursement. 

 Where will you be working? 

Cordaan’s headquarters are located in the Havengebouw, right next to Amsterdam Central Station. As a team leader in Learning and Development, you will report to the Learning and Development Manager and play a crucial role in achieving our strategic goals. 

Interested? 

Apply online right here! The application deadline isDecember 3, 2024. The first interviews will take place onDecember 6.After submitting your application, be sure to check your inbox (including your spam folder) to confirm that you’ve received a confirmation email.   

Do you have any questions about the job? Please contact Patty van Ravenswaay, Learning and Development Manager, at 06 83 44 78 05. She’ll be happy to answer your questions.  

Do you have any questions about the application process? Please contact Larissa Cöhrs (recruiter) at lcohrs@cordaan.nl or 06 42 40 56 02. We look forward to hearing from you! 

Colorful and meaningful together 

Cordaan believes in the importance of an inclusive recruitment and selection policy. We embrace our colleagues’ individuality and encourage the development of their talents. We want clients and colleagues to see themselves reflected in our organization. This requires a diverse representation of employees and managers from various backgrounds. Cordaan strives to hire and retain more people from groups that are still underrepresented.