We are Alzheimer Nederland and we use our talents and ambition for one of the greatest challenges of our time: dementia. We are working on a future without dementia and a better quality of life for people with dementia and their environment.
We have one goal in mind: progress! After all, we are the organization that represents the large group of people involved in dementia, in the region, in political The Hague, in scientific research and in the media. With this unique position, as the largest private financier of scientific dementia research and patient organisation, Alzheimer Nederland is the authority in the field of dementia. With 110 ambitious, enthusiastic employees and thousands of volunteers spread across the country, together we ensure that Alzheimer Nederland continues to grow!
Taken
As an advocate, you know the problems and wishes of people with dementia and their carers like no other. Together with them you know how to convince politicians, governments, insurers and other policymakers for an appropriate policy and support regarding dementia. The wishes of people with dementia and carers are the starting point for the positions for the local and regional lobby. You reinforce these points of view by means of research results, experiences and opinions of experts. With this you also inspire and facilitate our (voluntary) representatives in the country.
You ensure the participation in society for people with dementia and the advocates. To this end, you monitor developments in the sector, organize working visits and meetings, follow the room agenda and provide input for politicians and policymakers together with colleagues and experts by experience.
You know how to maintain your (already built up) relevant network for dementia and in the meantime you continue to build a relevant regional network with, among other things, financiers, politicians, providers, dementia networks and professional associations.
With six advocacy groups, the advocacy team is responsible for the national and local advocacy of Alzheimer Nederland. Together they aim to provide optimal support and care for people with dementia and their carers.
Job requirements and profile
Are you the convincing and inspiring advocate who wants to stand up for people with dementia and their carers who:
- Have you worked for at least two years in a similar role/industry and you have an affinity with politics?
- Have knowledge and affinity with the problems of people with dementia (and their environment)?
- Is enterprising and has strong persuasiveness?
- Have strong negotiation and communication skills?
- Can you think strategically about current events?
And do you want:
- Want to work for one of the best employers in the Netherlands: Best Workplaces 2022?
- Do you want to contribute to the improvement of dementia care and support?
- Are you given space: both to implement ideas and to continue to develop yourself?
Then come and work with us and help build a better life with dementia and a future without dementia!
Our offer
Not only we ourselves say that it is nice to work with us! As an employer, we are valued because we inspire our employees and take good care of them (‘Great Place to Work 2022’)! And further:
- An annual contract for 32 hours a week
- 25 vacation days, based on a 38-hour working week, with the option to buy vacation days.
- A salary between € 3,390 and a maximum of € 5100,- gross per month based on 38 hours per week.
- A bustling office workplace, right next to the NS station in Amersfoort, interspersed with a well-equipped home workplace!
Inform and apply
Send an email with your resume + motivation (letter) to Wietske Boesveld (HR advisor) before September 26 via vacatures@alzheimer-nederland.nl in which you indicate that you are interested and:
- Why you would like to work with us.
- A link to your profile on LinkedIn with your permission that we will already look at it to get a first impression of you.
We switch quickly and find it important that we both make the right decision. That is why we hold two rounds of discussions, so that you can meet several colleagues and managers. Of course we hope to be able to welcome you at the end of conversations.
Still need some more information first? Call or email Julie Meerveld, advocacy manager. You can reach her at j.meerveld@alzheimer-nederland.nl of 06-12899916.