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Deputy Director Jobs in Aa en Hunze, Drenthe, Netherlands at ALOIS UK

Title: Deputy Director

Company: ALOIS UK

Location: Aa en Hunze, Drenthe, Netherlands

Job Title: Interim Deputy Director

Location: Aa en Hunze (Netherlands)

About the Role

Our Client is seeking an Interim Deputy Director to temporarily strengthen its leadership team.

You will be part of a two-person Directorate (expanding temporarily to three), working closely with the General Director, Management Team, and Executive Board.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Governance

  • Act as a member of the Management Board, jointly responsible for organizational leadership
  • Provide direct leadership to Team Leaders and Task Manager
  • Serve as a sparring partner within the Board, ensuring unified leadership

Strategic & Organizational Development

  • Translate strategic objectives into actionable outcomes
  • Co-lead the development and implementation of organizational strategy
  • Play a key role in the Management Team (MT) development program
  • Drive organizational development and professionalization initiatives

People & Culture

  • Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and accountability
  • Coach and empower team leaders with trust, autonomy, and frameworks
  • Promote an open, learning-oriented work environment

Key Objectives

  • Strengthen management capacity during transition period
  • Ensure continuity in leadership and governance
  • Support embedding of new directorate structure
  • Balance organizational demands with employee development and wellbeing

Candidate Requirements

Essential Experience

  • Proven experience in a strategic management or executive role within a government or public sector organization
  • Strong track record in organizational development and change management
  • Experience working in complex administrative / political environments

Core Competencies

  • High level of political sensitivity and stakeholder management
  • Strong leadership and coaching capabilities
  • Ability to translate strategy into execution
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills

Education & Certifications

  • Relevant academic qualifications (completed)
  • Additional leadership / governance certifications preferred
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