Would you like to help keep the Zaanstreek-Waterland area safe?
Within the Zaanstreek-Waterland Safety Region (VrZW), the fire department, police, GHOR, and municipalities in the Zaanstreek-Waterland region work together to prepare for and respond to incidents, crises, and disasters. In this way, we contribute to safety within our region. Working at VrZW means that, together with dedicated colleagues, you do work that makes a difference!
In this role:
- Further develop your vision for Engineering & Logistics by:
- Make your strategic objectives clear to the team members;
- Lead a team of motivated employees who are experts in their field;
- Do you know how to empower your employees and delegate tasks and work effectively;
- You will represent the organization at the regional and national levels;
- Are you part of the Brandweerzorg management team?
The Technology and Logistics (T&L) team consists of approximately 43 employees, 19 of whom report directly to the T&L team, while the remaining employees are assigned to the team based on their operational roles and perform administrative duties within T&L. The team operates two service centers (Zaandam and Purmerend). The team is responsible for the procurement, management, and maintenance of equipment, personal protective equipment, and tools for the fire department. This includes inspecting fire hydrants, maintaining the vehicle fleet, and managing communication equipment and measuring devices. Logistics, transportation, and various other matters involving coordination between fire stations and suppliers are also part of the team’s responsibilities.
There is a lot happening in the field of T&L, and it is constantly evolving. The societal trend toward sustainability will continue here as well in the coming years. We are already considering what this means for investments, resource management, and team organization.
What will you be doing?
As a T&L team leader, you will lead a group of motivated employees who are experts in their field. She will develop and translate strategic objectives into concrete plans for the team. She will ensure that employees can make a difference in this regard. It is also her responsibility to provide direction and support to the employees. She also builds relationships with the team’s internal and external partners, with a focus on fostering collaboration and customer-friendliness.
As a team leader, you play a key, guiding role in the continued development of the T&L team.
The key themes for the coming period are:
- Further development of (long-term) policies regarding sustainability, workplace vitality, and occupational health;
- Develop a vision for capacity planning in relation to management tasks concerning developments in future-proof fire and rescue services and the expansion of 24-hour service;
- Collaboration with other teams and departments within the VrZW in light of the upcoming changes to buildings and the surrounding area;
- Maintaining and strengthening the national and (supra)regional network;
- Develop a vision for facility management processes and ensure their organizational implementation.
Who are we looking for?
VrZW is looking for an inspiring and people-oriented manager with a focus on process and substance. A stimulating and enthusiastic personality who guides the team members in a coaching and collaborative manner. You know how to turn this into a well-functioning team. You are excellent at setting priorities and have a clear vision for the team’s role and development. You make an energetic and substantial contribution with long-term impact to the team’s core tasks.
Do you have what it takes?
For this position, it is important that you:
- Demonstrable college-level work and thinking skills, preferably in a technical field;
- Extensive experience as a manager in an operational/nonprofit organization;
- You will be responsible for policy advice and implementation across the broad field of T&L;
- Has strong communication skills;
- Have an affinity for a volunteer organization.
At VrZW, you can count on:
A salary of up to €6,544 gross per month, depending on qualifications and experience (pay grade 12, based on a 36-hour workweek).
In addition to your salary, you will receive a discretionary budget equal to 18.63% of your salary. You can choose to have this paid out or use it, for example, to purchase additional time off. VrZW encourages opportunities for your professional development.
Interested in applying?
VrZW is being assisted in this process by the executive search firm Colourful People. You can apply by uploading your resume and cover letter as soon as possible, but no later than September 3, via www.colourfulpeople.nl. For questions about this position, please contact Fatima Bouhriani at f.bouhriani@colourfulpeople.nl or by phone at 06 50 500 747.
The deadline for applications is September 3. Interviews at VrZW will take place in weeks 38 and 39. An assessment may be part of the process. We aim to complete the process by the end of September.
The Zaanstreek-Waterland Safety Region is deeply rooted in the community. They are working hard to foster an open culture that embraces diverse talent. Diverse teams perform better. For VRZW, diversity is more than just the difference between men and women. Diversity is also found in people’s different qualities, in their ways of working, and in their ways of thinking. The goal is for VRZW to reflect society in all its diversity. Given the composition of the current management team, women are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
