Vacancy: Social Domain Team Manager

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HBO/WO I €6,862 I indefinite I 36 hours

Today you are discussing with your fellow team managers the results of the employee satisfaction survey because you want to know what could be improved. You are curious to know what picture this paints of your team and your employees. Then you conduct the Good Conversation with a number of professionals from your team, taking points from the survey with you. It is important for you to be in strong contact with your employees. Together you look at what they need to do their work as well as possible and how they can develop further.

What will you do?

You are a leader with a solid personality, ready for a new challenge within the social domain. Within the Area Team you give direction to and are interlocutor of our professionals. These professionals support residents in areas such as youth, elderly, safety, work, income, Health and welfare. You are a team player, it motivates you to take responsibility together with your two colleagues for a large team with many diverse tasks. You facilitate your team without being the content expert, and encourage your employees to take ownership and develop themselves further. You contribute to integral cooperation and further development in the social domain. As team manager you are visible and available to your employees. You provide connection, attention and stimulate their quality to the fullest. You create an environment in which cooperation, learning, trust, fun and openness are central.

Together with fellow team managers and supporting departments in the organization Health you ensure that the service to our residents continues to develop. You have an active role in the management team, where your input directly contributes to the future direction of the organization and the translation of strategic goals into concrete actions within your team. In this position you will combine leadership with room for autonomy and personal growth, making a significant contribution to the success of your team and the municipal organization.

Here's what we offer you

Attractive terms of employment; a nice salary according to scale 12 of the collective labor agreement for municipalities (max.€ 6,862 gross per month for full-time employment) an Individual Choice Budget (IKB) of 17.05%, travel allowance, a pension plan through ABP and discounts on various insurances.
An open-ended position (first year fixed-term contract).
A varied job; one day you are working on social and political assignments from the community and the next day you are conducting job interviews to recruit a new employee.
Plenty of opportunities to develop through training, courses and workshops.
Room for your ideas; if you think things can be done differently we are open to that.
Excellent work/life balance; you will receive a laptop and a cell phone from us, allowing you to work mainly in the office but also from home.
Attention to your vitality; participation in our vitality program, annual multiple activities with the entire organization and team, and a fun work café!

Who are you?

We are all different and that's beautiful. That makes us achieve much more together than alone. Yet all our team managers share some of the same characteristics. Do you recognize yourself in this?

You enjoy working with others and believe in being better together.
You like to try things out and do things a little differently.
You want to make a difference for our congregation every day.
You feel responsible for your work and tasks.
You have an open mind and are open to other ways of thinking and doing things.
You are visibly approachable and stand firm in your shoes
You carry out the vision of Opsterland
You are communicatively strong and clear about your intention
You are politically sensitive and connective.
You are budget responsible for the social domain.
You have expertise related to business operations and are financially and business savvy.
You have an eye for the qualities of employees.
You have a clear understanding of the goals and results to be achieved and set the right priorities.

This is us

We are proud of our municipality with more than 30,000 inhabitants, 16 villages and lots of greenery. Every day we are committed to our people and businesses. We open doors to new ways of doing things and look beyond our landscapes. Our motto? It can be done.

Working for Opsterland means working with 250+ enthusiastic and sociable colleagues. A good working atmosphere, no shortage of humor, interest in each other and a high five for a clever solution. We are open to everyone. And with us you can be who you are. You get the space to arrange your work as it suits you. We think your development is important and are happy to contribute to it. And we encourage you to go on adventures. Opsterland gives you space, will you take it?

Have questions?

Let us know! I am Martine van Belkum (director) and a Make an appointment appointment for an additional explanation by me can be made at our directiesecretariaat@opsterland.nl. Meeting with one of your future fellow team managers is also possible!

Getting excited?

Show who you are and apply! Who knows, maybe this will be the beginning of a great adventure. Approach us in a way that suits you. This may be with a letter and resume, an application video or in another way. We like to be surprised! Your reaction is welcome until December 8, 2024.