As a team leader, you will work alongside the program managers and other team members to oversee the programs designed to foster an inclusive and healthy sports environment and to bridge the gap in sports participation—for example, among people with disabilities, those with health vulnerabilities, and individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. In this role, you are responsible for achieving your team’s goals and ambitions. In addition to guiding the content, you play a central role in the development of individual colleagues. You are also responsible for promoting the organization’s culture, including by guiding (desired) (daily) behavior in line with the values of NOC*NSF.

As a passionate and experienced D&I specialist, you will be responsible for leading the internal diversity and inclusion policy and implementing effective strategies to promote diversity and equity. You will also perform these duties in an advisory capacity for a select number of sports federations that, following a consultation and in order to meet minimum quality standards, wish to elevate their internal organizational policies to a higher level.

What will you be doing?

Team Leader:

Coaching employees working on programs and projects within the Inclusion & Health Team, with a focus on achieving team goals and personal development
Developing a multi-year plan, annual plan, and annual report for the Inclusion and Health team, including specific goals, outcomes, and financial accountability
Work with the team to provide support to sports associations, municipalities, and other stakeholders.
Promoting collaboration, both within the team and across departments

D&I Specialist:

Analyzing the current state of diversity and inclusion within the organization and sports federations, including the collection and evaluation of relevant data and statistics
Develop and implement a comprehensive diversity and inclusion strategy, in line with the Sports Agenda 2032 and taking into account current trends and best practices
Promoting an inclusive organizational culture by facilitating training sessions and meetings (both organization-wide and through coaching and training managers and team leaders)
Work with the manager, HR staff, and recruitment specialists to develop and implement inclusive recruitment and selection processes

We offer

Initially, a one-year temporary appointment (with the possibility of extension)
32–38 hours per week
Salary scale for Project Manager, Level 12, according to the Sports Collective Bargaining Agreement (salary depends on experience)
Year-End Bonus under the Sports Collective Bargaining Agreement
Hybrid work, both from home and at a workspace at the Papendal National Sports Center in Arnhem
Active support in the area of wellness
Good work-life balance
Opportunities for growth

We ask

You have proven experience (at least 3 years) in leading teams and implementing diversity and inclusion programs within an organization
You have an interest in health-related topics and want to engage professionally with issues such as smoke-free sports, responsible alcohol policies, and healthy eating
You have a strong connection to "vulnerable" groups and are willing to go the extra mile to involve these groups in the development of sports policy
You have strong communication and interpersonal skills, making you a natural team player, both internally and externally. You foster a positive work environment and approach your work in a structured and organized manner
You know how to motivate the Inclusion & Health Team and the NOC_NSF staff to achieve success, and you enjoy celebrating these achievements with the entire organization
You work proactively and with a focus on results, and you are able to drive innovation and make decisions based on a clear vision
You are a strategic thinker and can translate this into long- and short-term strategies and action plans
You have experience in fundraising and financial management
With your warm personality, you are able to coach people, build relationships, and collaborate effectively

Departmental Goal

NOC_NSF aims to become the most athletic country in the world by 2032. As a valued service organization, we support sports federations in achieving their goals regarding sports participation and elite sports. At the same time, NOC_NSF serves as a valued network partner within the (local) sports infrastructure of the Netherlands by collaborating with municipalities, sports organizations, and other relevant stakeholders.

Information

For questions about the job description and various assignments, please email Guido Davio at guido.davio@nocnsf.nl. Do you have questions about the application process? Please contact the NOC_NSF HR department at jobs@nocnsf.nl.

Interested?

Please submit yourapplication by July 21 at the latestusing the button below, addressed to Guido Davio.

The job interviews will take place on July 25 and August 6. Please keep this in mind.

#WeWinThroughSports

Working at NOC_NSF means having a workplace in the “home of sports” at the Papendal National Sports Center in Arnhem. We offer a wellness program and a variety of sports activities in a beautiful wooded setting. Our inspiring, newly renovated workspace exudes a spirit of sports. It plays a major role in our new way of working, which centers on meeting, sharing knowledge, and collaborating.

NOC_NSF pursues an active diversity policy. We believe that teams are stronger when they are diverse. Above all, we want to reflect society and are looking for people from a variety of backgrounds and with diverse experiences so that together we can form a strong team. Will you help us succeed in our mission?

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