Strategic Organization Advisor

Project overview

Waternet / AGV is looking for a Strategic Organization Advisor.

Freelancers ARE ALLOWED - RE-HIRING IS NOT ALLOWED - MAX RATE 110,- ALL IN EX VAT

Waterschap Amstel, Gooi en Vecht is in an important phase of organizational development. As of January 1, 2026, AGV will function as a new organization based on an approved organizational plan and its associated organizational structure. Structures, processes, and roles are continuously being established and adjusted as needed. Simultaneously, work is being done on a long-term vision for the further development of the organization. For this phase, a Strategic Organization Advisor is sought to shape and give substance to AGV's ongoing development.

From a steering role, you will connect strategic advisors, quartermasters, and other stakeholders involved in organizational transition issues and their implementation. You will ensure coherence between desired and necessary organizational changes and collaborate with management, fellow advisors, and the works council, among others, on realization.

The Function

As a Strategic Organization Advisor, you are responsible for developing a coherent vision on organizational development and guiding strategic change processes. You will steer organizational transition issues and ensure that various initiatives align with AGV's long-term objectives. Additionally, you will conduct evaluations of the current organizational structure and culture and contribute to the revision and updating of the job framework.

From an organizational development perspective, you will advise on relevant HR issues, including leadership development, strategic workforce planning, and employee satisfaction.

You will act as a strategic sparring partner for the management board and advise on sharpening objectives, developing future-oriented visions, and implementing necessary changes.

Activities

Result of the Assignment

The assignment focuses on realizing a coherent approach for AGV's further organizational development. The main intended results are:

Job Requirements

The following requirements are knockout criteria and must be demonstrably evident from the CV:

Desirables

Competencies

About the Department

You will be part of the People & Organization department and report to the Head of P&O. You will work closely with the AGV management team, the management secretary, senior HR advisors, policy advisors, the labor lawyer, other expertise areas within P&O and the water board, and relevant external agencies.

The position of Strategic Organization Advisor is new within AGV and will eventually be filled permanently.

Additional Information

Match Interviews: October 16, 2026.

About the Client

Waterschap Amstel, Gooi en Vecht is responsible for water management in a large part of the Amsterdam region and its surroundings. The organization is in a phase of further professionalization and development, where strategic organizational issues, process design, and future-proof employment are central.

• Developing a long-term vision for AGV's organizational development.
• Steering organizational transition issues and change processes.
• Connecting strategic advisors, quartermasters, management, and other stakeholders.
• Monitoring the coherence between various organizational development initiatives.
• Evaluating the current organizational plan, with attention to structure and culture.
• Advising on the revision and updating of the job framework.
• Contributing to leadership development within the organization.
• Advising on strategic workforce planning.
• Contributing to employee satisfaction surveys and translating outcomes into concrete improvement actions.
• Advising the management board on strategic organizational issues and long-term objectives.
• Coordinating change processes necessary to implement the chosen organizational strategy.
• Identifying necessary adjustments and further development of organizational processes and structures.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders and external consulting firms.
• Advising on the structural capacity AGV will need for organizational development in the long term.
• A developed long-term vision for organizational development.
• Steering and coherence between ongoing organizational transition projects.
• Evaluation of the existing organizational plan, including structure and culture.
• Contribution to the revision and updating of the job framework.
• Strategic advice on leadership, workforce planning, and employee satisfaction.
• Concrete advice for implementing and adjusting the organizational strategy.
• Insight into the structural capacity AGV needs for future organizational development.
• A completed university education.
• At least 3 years of demonstrable relevant work experience in the past 5 years.
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience within the public sector.
• Available to start no later than November 1, 2026.
• Good command of the Dutch language, both spoken and written.
• Availability for 32–36 hours per week.
• A completed university education in Public Administration.
• Knowledge of PRINCE2, Agile Project Management, Business Process Management, and ITIL.
• Demonstrable relevant work experience as a Transition Manager or Program Manager.
• Connecting: You can connect employees, management, and other stakeholders and stimulate collaboration.
• Strong Communicator: You can clearly explain complex issues and convincingly substantiate advice.
• Leadership: You are able to provide direction, engage stakeholders, and manage change processes.
• Innovative: You think in terms of improvements, identify opportunities, and develop suitable solutions.
• Methodical: You work in a structured, thorough, and results-oriented manner.
• Stress-Resistant: You can handle time pressure, conflicting interests, and changing circumstances.
• Analytical: You can understand organization-wide issues and distinguish between main and minor points.

Project details

• Start: 2026-10-08T22:00:00
• Location: Amsterdam Noord-Holland, NL
• Languages: Dutch