Senior Policy Advisor IB/DIV

Are you the expert who can take information management to the next level? Do you enjoy optimizing processes, shaping digital archiving and retention policies, and thereby enhancing the quality of information management? Do you see information management as an indispensable part of modern IT services? Then we have a challenging role for you!

Location

Groningen

Number of hours

32-36 hours per week

Salary

Scale 11, Minimum 4628, Maximum 6373

Interested?

Are you enthusiastic? Then respond via the 'Apply now' button. Once you have completed the application form, you will receive a confirmation of receipt. If you have not received this, please check your spam/junk mail folder. If the email is not there either, please send an email with your details and your application to werven@noorderzijlvest.nl. 

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Are you going to do this?

As a senior policy advisor IB/DIV (Information Management/Documentary Information Provision), you will be part of the Information Management cluster. The field of information management is rapidly evolving at our water authority. We work in a completely case-oriented manner and are strongly committed to digital sustainability. In this dynamic context, you will develop the information management policy and take charge of its implementation.

  • You advise and develop strategic policies, frameworks, and guidelines for all issues related to information management.
  • You are responsible for the design and implementation of the information management policy.
  • You ensure optimal efficiency and quality of digital information management and monitor this through systems, applications, processes, and agreements.
  • You draw up improvement plans based on our quality system and the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of the archive inspection.
  • You play a key role in projects such as the e-depot and improving collaboration around documents.
  • You coordinate activities within the cluster and actively contribute to the transition to an advisory and customer-focused team.

This is what we ask of you

As a senior policy advisor IB/DIV, you are a sparring partner for your internal clients.
You think in a solution-oriented way and know how to set priorities. Planning and organizing come easily to you. You make contact easily, take initiative, and tackle issues energetically.

You work accurately and have an eye for quality. With your analytical skills, you understand complex issues and know how to translate them into clear solutions. In addition, you provide direction and inspiration to your colleagues within the team, so that together you can make a difference.

In addition, you have:

  • A completed higher professional education program in the field of Information Management (Archival Science A or B or comparable).
  • At least 5 years of work experience in a similar position, preferably within the government or a similarly complex organization.
  • Extensive knowledge of and experience with information management, archiving processes, and relevant laws and regulations, such as the Archives Act, Open Government Act, and GDPR.

This is what we offer you

  • A job in a socially relevant field.
  • Initially, a fixed-term contract (1 year). If you prove to be suitable, we will be happy to convert your employment contract to a permanent contract.
  • A salary of up to €6,373 gross per month (salary scale 11 for 36 hours).
  • On top of your gross salary, you will receive 21% IKB. You can have this Individual Choice Budget paid out or use it in another way, for example to purchase extra leave.
  • A pension plan with the ABP pension fund.
  • Excellent opportunities to create a good work-life balance.
  • A personal training budget of €6,000 (€12,000 for those under 35) and compensation for commuting expenses or a work-from-home allowance, work-from-home budget, and a bicycle scheme.
  • The location is Groningen. Our office is easily accessible by bicycle, public transport, or car.

Your team
As a senior policy advisor IB/DIV, you will be working in the Information and Automation (I&A) team in the Wastewater Chain and Digital Information process. This team consists of more than 30 employees, including chain directors, GIS specialists, (I&A) architects, record managers, data stewards, and I&A system administrators who ensure that all of the Water Authority's systems are functioning properly.

Will you be our new senior policy advisor IB/DIV?

Are you enthusiastic and do you have the required qualities? We would like to receive your motivation letter and resume by January 12, 2026. Interviews will take place on January 16, 2026.

  • Would you like to know more? Please contact Jan Roelof van der Woude, Team Manager for Information Technology and Automation, at +31 (0)6 20616339.
  • If you come to work for us, we will ask you to submit a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG).

Your future department and organization

About the Noorderzijlvest Water Authority

The Noorderzijlvest Water Authority is located in a unique area where land subsidence caused by natural gas extraction and earthquakes significantly affects water management. The consequences of these developments, as well as climate change, are affecting the (waste) water system. Rising sea levels, more frequent and longer periods of heavy rain, interspersed with prolonged drought, but also challenges in the field of sustainability and new (problematic) substances: these are problems that require robust solutions. We want our (waste)water system to function as naturally as possible and to be climate-proof, resilient, and healthy in the long term. This requires us to take appropriate and affordable measures in a society that wants to discuss and influence these issues.

To effectively manage the challenges facing our water authority, we are implementing organizational optimization measures to improve our ability to work in a future-oriented and integrated manner. We believe this will provide a solid foundation for strategic thinking, enabling us to translate our plans into our daily work and carry out our tasks as efficiently as possible. This is becoming increasingly important in a society that is changing and demanding a lot from us.

Questions about the procedure for this vacancy?

Please contact Esther de Jager-de Brouwer, Recruitment and Selection Advisor, at050 304 89 11orwerven@noorderzijlvest.nl.

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