Programme Manager Secure & Inclusive Society

VU Hoofdgebouw

Amsterdam

0,8 / 1

Bestuurszaken

Ontwikkeling & Innovatie

WO / MSc

Sluit op

14-02-2025

Publicatiedatum

28-01-2025

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Are you enthusiastic about scientific research with impact? Would you like to support researchers in their valorisation efforts? Please apply at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU).

Jouw functie

At VU Amsterdam, our researchers are at the forefront of driving social innovations across key areas such as Human Health & Life Sciences, Digitalisation and Globalisation, Governance for Society, and Science for Sustainability. These themes are deeply embedded in our identity and reflect our commitment to creating a better world through education, research, and knowledge transfer. We strive for the knowledge generated by our research and education to make a significant societal and economic impact. This vision is realised through our active collaborations with external public and private partners, ensuring that our work benefits society at large.

At IXA-GO, the knowledge transfer, grants, and project office of VU Amsterdam, we empower researchers to maximize the impact of their work. Our team identifies grant opportunities, support building strategic collaborations, assists in building business cases for new start-ups, and connects researchers with the right networks. Additionally, we offer support in IP protection and provide information on further funding opportunities when needed.

Within our IXA-GO project office team, which is based at the dynamic VU Campus, we are looking for a Programme Manager specialising in the domain Secure & Inclusive Society.

What you will do?

As a Programme Manager for Secure & Inclusive Society you will be responsible for building and managing collaborative partnerships between our researchers, other knowledge institutes, companies, governmental organisations and societal actors.

Secure & Inclusive Society, a domain where technical, social, legal, and ethical knowledge and expertise regarding societal issues converge. Especially when we look at the major societal challenges, it is of great importance that technological and SSH (Social Sciences and Humanities) research collaborates interdisciplinarily to contribute to addressing these challenges. At VU Amsterdam, we engage with society and societal actors in various contexts. Being deeply embedded in our city and region, we aim to contribute to regional programmes and agendas like the Nationaal Programma Nieuw-West, where we, along with other knowledge institutes in Amsterdam, form the Knowledge Coalition. On a national level, we collaborate with ministries to establish new partnerships, such as those aimed at strengthening our secure and resilient society. At a European level, we focus on participating in strategic collaborations within the Secure and Inclusive Society domain. As Programme Manager, you will support our researchers and the organisation in leveraging relevant opportunities for collaboration.

You will…

Explore collaboration opportunities for VU Amsterdam researchers. Leverage your network and experience to guide researchers in forming strategic collaborations.
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including academics, public partners, industry representatives, and potential funding bodies.
Support the development of complex partnerships, including negotiating collaboration agreements (in close collaboration with our legal officers) and managing project administration and delivery.
Coordinate and position the research portfolio of VU in the domain to increase the opportunities for funding acquisition.
Liaise with faculty management and relevant stakeholders regarding the research strategy in this domain.
Stay up to date with developments in the Secure and Inclusive Society and SSH domain, monitor trends, and identify opportunities for VU Amsterdam to innovate and create social and economic impact.

Jouw profiel

You have...

A Master/PhD in a field linked to the Secure & Inclusive Society/SSH-domain. and/or a MBA.
Proven experience in building strategic collaborations and funding acquisition.
Several years of relevant experience in programme management, innovation management, and/or business development.
Strong and relevant network in the Netherlands, with experience liaising with both public and private sectors.
Hands-on approach with a strong ability to take ownership of projects and see them through to completion.
Willingness to learn and adapt to new situations, with a growth mindset and a desire for continuous professional development.
Innovative and entrepreneurial mindset.
Excellent proficiency in both Dutch and English, in both speech and writing.

Wat bieden wij

IXA-GO offers you a challenging position within a professional and motivated team for an initial period of 12 months. An extension of your employment contract is possible.

On full-time basis the remuneration amounts to a minimum gross monthly salary of €4,537 (scale 11) and a maximum €7,056 (scale 12), depending on your education and experience. The job profile is based on the university ranking system (UFO) of Knowledge Valorisation Officer (2/3) and is open for at least 0,8 fte. The position is based on external funding and can be extended up to a maximum of 48 months (in accordance with art. 2.3 sub 7a CAO NU).

Most importantly, the nature of your work involves engaging with numerous different stakeholders and smart innovations that drive societal progress. This role will enable you to develop at a phenomenal rate and significantly strengthen your network.

Over ons

About IXA-GO

At VU IXA-GO we support researchers at the VU in the process of acquiring external funding for their research, protecting and utilising the results of the research, up to the launch of a successful spin-off company. With our expertise, open mindedness, enterprising spirit and multidisciplinary approach, we work on developing sustainable solutions that impact society. Our growing team consists of Grants Officers, Business & Impact Developers, Programme/Project Managers, and a Marketing & Communication team.

VU IXA-GO is part of the Pan-Amsterdam collaboration IXA, which is the Knowledge Transfer Office of VU Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, the University of Amsterdam and the Amsterdam University of Applied Science.

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam stands for values-driven education and research. We are open-minded experts with the ability to think freely. - a broader mind. Maintaining an entrepreneurial perspective and concentrating on diversity, significance and humanity, we work on sustainable solutions with social impact. By joining forces, across the boundaries of disciplines, we work towards a better world for people and planet. Together we create a safe and respectful working and study climate, and an inspiring environment for education and research. Learn more about our codes of conduct

We are located on one physical campus, in the heart of Amsterdam's Zuidas business district, with excellent location and accessibility. Over 5,500 staff work at the VU and over 30,000 students attend academic education.

Diversity
Diversity is the driving force of the VU. The VU wants to be accessible and receptive to diversity in disciplines, cultures, ideas, nationalities, beliefs, preferences and worldviews. We believe that trust, respect, interest and differences lead to new insights and innovation, to sharpness and clarity, to excellence and a broader understanding.

We stand for an inclusive community and believe that diversity and internationalisation contribute to the quality of education, research and our services. Therefore, we are always searching for people whose backgrounds and experience contribute to the diversity of the VU community.

Interesse

Then we kindly invite you to apply for this position via the application button and upload your curriculum vitae and cover letter by 14 February 2025. The job interviews are planned for late February/early March. When possible, please take this into account when applying for the position.

Starting date: ASAP

Applications received by e-mail will not be considered.