Team Leader, Intelligence Gathering, NVWA-IOD

You are responsible for the quality and coordination of the products, serve as a sounding board, and are attuned to the political and administrative sensitivities of fraud cases. You understand the pressures on the criminal justice system and coach your team in making smart decisions. You also ensure strong collaboration with the Intelligence Analysis team, which combines analysis, international cooperation, and specialized internet investigations.

The Intelligence Gathering team consists of 11 colleagues, including an Intelligence Coordinator, an intelligence lawyer, and staff from the Info Desk, who manage the mailbox, run system queries, and perform administrative tasks. We are working to expand the team, with new hires joining throughout the year. You will oversee this growth, foster a positive work environment, and motivate colleagues, including those working remotely.

In addition, you will focus on three long-term priorities: streamlining the research process, strengthening data-driven decision-making, and developing the Infodesk to improve management and monitoring.

As a team leader, you are part of the Intelligence & Strategy Management Team and contribute to the further development of the IOD. Together with fellow team leaders and the department head, you work to foster strong collaboration within the department and with the Investigation Unit, ensuring that fraud is effectively combated. You involve your staff in these developments and know how to inspire them. You provide direction, calm, and attention.

You embody the NVWA’s core values: transparency, reliability, independence, and professionalism. With your change management skills, you motivate your team and bring out the best in people, both personally and professionally.

The team works in a hybrid model, spread across locations such as Utrecht, Veenendaal, Wageningen, Zwijndrecht, and Eindhoven. Every first Monday of the month, there is a joint monthly kickoff meeting in Utrecht, and team meetings are usually held in Utrecht or Veenendaal. You’ll choose your work location based on where your employees are based.

Do you see yourself in this role?

 Please send us your resume and cover letter, and be sure to answer the following questions in your cover letter: 

1. What appeals to you about this management position?
2. Why choose the NVWA?
3. What do you know about criminal investigations? Please provide an example to illustrate your answer.
4. What other knowledge of interventions do you have besides criminal law?