Interim Team Leader Taxes

Project overview

Due to the DBA Act (Deregulation Assessment of Employment Relationships), it is not possible to invoice as a self-employed person for this assignment. Matchd offers various types of employment contracts. We are happy to discuss this with you to determine which employment contract best suits your wishes and situation. Feel free to contact us for more information and an explanation of the possibilities.

Assignment

For the Taxes team of the municipality of Barneveld, we are temporarily looking for a team leader who ensures a well-functioning, future-oriented, and results-oriented team.

You are responsible for the daily management of approximately 15 employees and ensure continuity, quality, and development within the team. You have knowledge of municipal taxes, including WOZ, assessment & collection, basic registrations, and related processes, and you know how to combine this knowledge with a coaching and connecting leadership style. You can easily switch between content, process, and people and are able to inspire, guide, and stimulate ownership among employees.

The team faces various developments in terms of service, process optimization, and quality improvement. You ensure stable daily management while simultaneously making an active contribution to the further professionalization of the team. You pay attention to results, collaboration, job satisfaction, and personal development.

In addition to ensuring daily continuity, the interim team leader is expected to investigate how the Taxes team can develop in a future-proof manner. The team leader is visibly present, communicates clearly, sets boundaries where necessary, and knows how to maintain direction. It is expected that an ongoing team coaching process will be actively continued and further developed.

The client exclusively assesses the quality and timeliness of the agreed-upon results.

Activities

Result Obligation

During the assignment, at least the following results will be delivered:

6 months - 32-36 hours - 1.00 FTE

Profile of the suited interim professional:

• Responsible for the integral management of the team and the achievement of agreed-upon results;
• Performing personnel tasks and coaching leadership;
• Investigating development opportunities for the Taxes team, focusing on future-proofing, quality, and continuity;
• Identifying bottlenecks and initiating improvement measures;
• Contributing to innovation, digitization, and optimization of work and customer processes;
• Supporting change and improvement processes within various subject areas;
• Monitoring and managing projects within the team portfolio;
• Developing and utilizing management information for team management and decision-making;
• Acting as a strategic sparring partner for employees, management, portfolio holder, and other leaders;
• Advising management and the portfolio holder on relevant developments, administrative issues, and decision-making within the field;
• Representing the team within the organization and maintaining contact with internal and external stakeholders;
• Monitoring the execution of statutory tasks and compliance with relevant laws and regulations;
• Stimulating collaboration with other teams and chain partners;
• Guiding employees on various substantive and organizational issues;
• Actively participating in substantive meetings, management meetings, and team meetings.
• Result 1 – Stable Team Management and Continuity
• The Taxes team is managed effectively and results-oriented;
• The continuity of work within the team is guaranteed;
• There is a balanced workload and appropriate capacity allocation;
• Work backlogs are transparent and manageable.
• Result 2 – Team Development and Leadership
• Insight has been provided into the knowledge, capacity, competencies, and organizational structure required for the team in the future;
• The ongoing team coaching process has been continued, and targeted interventions have been implemented to strengthen collaboration, ownership, accountability, and professional development within the team;
• Result 3 – Quality, Process Optimization, and Service Delivery
• Quality and progress of work are actively monitored and managed;
• Bottlenecks in processes and service delivery have been identified in a timely manner and addressed with appropriate improvement measures;
• A contribution has been made to process optimization, quality improvement, and digitization;
• Opportunities for data-driven working and improved management have been further developed or applied.
• Result 4 – Management, Information Provision, and Projects
• Management information is available, up-to-date, and usable for team management and decision-making;
• Projects within the team portfolio have been managed and monitored for progress, capacity, risks, and results;
• Relevant management information is available for management and the board;
• Risks have been identified and discussed in a timely manner.
• Result 5 – Administrative Advice and Collaboration
• Management and the portfolio holder have been advised timely and adequately on relevant developments within the field;
• The execution of statutory tasks in the area of local taxes, WOZ, basic registrations, and related processes is guaranteed;
• Collaboration with other teams, chain partners, and external stakeholders has been strengthened;
• The team is adequately represented in organization-wide meetings and developments.
• Result 6 – Professionalization of the Taxes Team
• An active contribution has been made to the further professionalization of the Taxes team;
• Improvements in working methods, collaboration, and management have been implemented or prepared;
• The team has clear agreements, structure, and conditions to function effectively after the assignment ends.
• Minimum 5 years of demonstrable work experience with local taxes, WOZ, and basic registrations in a municipal organization;
• Minimum 3 years of demonstrable work experience in the role of team leader and/or comparable management position in a municipal organization;
• Demonstrable work experience with performing HR tasks, coaching, team development, and group dynamics processes;
• Demonstrable work experience with process optimization, quality improvement, team development, organizational development, management information, and risk management.

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Duration: 6 months
• Location: Barneveld, Overijssel, Gelderland, NL
• Languages: Dutch