Income Unit Manager

About the role

As Income Unit Manager, you are responsible for the unit’s strategic direction and lead a team of five team managers who assist residents with income support. You ensure that policy objectives are translated into concrete operational plans and guarantee efficient implementation within the legal framework. In addition, you maintain close contact with municipalities and other external stakeholders.

As a member of the management team (MT), you will contribute to Stroomopwaarts’ overarching mission. You will work closely with the other unit managers and the director to ensure the comprehensive nature of our services and to foster further innovation within the organization.

What do you bring to the table?

As Income Unit Manager at Stroomopwaarts, you’ll have the unique opportunity to shape the unit’s strategic direction and make a lasting impact on the residents of our region and our organization. You will set the course for the Income unit, guided by a vision for government services and always keeping an eye on developments, such as changes in laws and regulations. You are skilled at aligning these developments with relevant stakeholders and translating them into concrete, achievable goals for your team. You are the linchpin who ensures clear internal communication about the strategy to be followed and builds support within the organization.

Leadership plays a key role in this position. You will have overall responsibility for managing the Income unit, which consists of a total of 200 employees, ensuring that both the production process and employee development run smoothly. You will create a work environment where people can develop and make the most of their talents to achieve team goals. You will provide direction to the unit’s management team and bear ultimate responsibility for achieving the agreed-upon results. With your understanding of the planning and control cycle, you will ensure a balanced budget and a streamlined process that leads to success.

As a member of the Management Team, you will also actively contribute to Stroomopwaarts’ organization-wide policy development. You take the lead on projects that span multiple units and contribute strategic insights regarding services for residents and the future of the organization. Innovation is key here: you initiate and coordinate innovations that advance our services. At the same time, you maintain close contact with municipal and external stakeholders to ensure administrative coordination and successful collaborations.

In short, in this versatile and dynamic role, you’ll be the one setting the course, inspiring teams, and fostering collaboration at all levels.

Do you recognize yourself in this description? Are you a strategic thinker with a keen understanding of administrative dynamics and experience in a politically sensitive environment? Have you achieved proven success in change management, and do you possess up-to-date knowledge of laws and regulations within the social sector and the labor and reintegration market? Then we’re looking for you! With your leadership qualities, results-oriented approach, and persuasive skills, you will help Stroomopwaarts achieve its goals and make a positive impact on society.

Who are we looking for?

• A university degree, with extensive experience at the strategic level within a complex social environment.
• You have proven experience in leadership and team management.
• You excel at collaborating and are a natural team player, both within the organization and with external partners
• You are enterprising, solution-oriented, innovative, and have a vision for the future of the Income Unit

What do we do?

• A salary of up to €8,023 gross per month (pay grade 14) for a 36-hour workweek.
• A flexible spending account equal to 17.05% of your gross annual salary, which you can use for additional income, time off, or training.
• A good pension with ABP

The Procedure

Stroomopwaarts is being supported in this recruitment process by the executive search firm Colourful People. For more information, please contact Henna Seedorf, Partner, at 06-24274368. You can apply by submitting your cover letter and resume via the Colourful People website no later than October 18. The pre-selection interviews will take place during the weeks of October 18 and November 1, 2024, and the first and second rounds of selection interviews will be held on-site at Stroomopwaarts during the week of November 28–December 4, 2024. Stroomopwaarts particularly encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to increasing diversity within our organization.