Department Head Catchment and Urban Hydrology

Do you have strategic insight and leadership qualities? Do you know how to stimulate and facilitate colleagues in their professional development?  We are looking for a Head of Department for the Department Catchment and Urban Hydrology. Start a new chapter in your career within Deltares and contribute to solving global challenges 

What to expect as department head

As department head, you will ensure that the department continues to develop and perform optimally. You will strengthen the connection between research and the market portfolio. You are responsible for 30 professionals from diverse international and cultural backgrounds. A very interdisciplinary group. 

Your tasks includes. 

• Your main job is to be a manager for colleagues in the department. You coach on organizational and career goals. You also support them with their personal development.
• You stimulate internal cooperation with other departments and look for new cooperation opportunities by actively building and using your network. 
• You also look for external cooperation and facilitate the shaping of new research and/or consultancy projects. Together you increase the impact of the department, by further expanding and renewing the (inter)national knowledge and market position. 
• You contribute to the implementation of the Deltares strategy at the department level.  Together with your fellow department heads and the portfolio holders in of our MT, you work to realize the ambitions of Deltares. 
• You monitor and secure the financial management of the department. You are responsible for the successful completion of all current projects within the established (financial) frameworks. Where necessary, you call in timely assistance from the relevant support departments and/or the relevant portfolio holders.

The department Catchment and Urban Hydrology (HYD)

Your department deals with the creation and application of methods and tools to determine effects in hydrology. The department therefore has an important task in maintaining and developing hydrological software important to Deltares such as wflow, hydro-MT and D-HYDRO. 

One example is the quantification of the effectiveness of measures (e.g. nature-based solutions) in river basins and cities. We also contributed to climate scenarios through the GRADE project (Generation of Rainfall and Discharge Extremes) with Rijkswaterstaat (Sito-PS). The main customers are Rijkswaterstaat and the water boards in the Netherlands, the international market, the EU, international financiers, engineering firms and governments. In addition, the department collaborates on many projects of other departments within Deltares where the hydrological basis is provided.

Laurène Bouaziz (Hydrologist department HYD):”HYD team consists of a dynamic group of motivated colleagues with strong technical expertise. We develop innovative tools for hydrological modeling at catchment scale and in urban areas to make an impact in water management and sustainability. This makes HYD a challenging environment where it is fun to work on innovative solutions.”

Wat do we expect from you?

A fresh perspective and lots of energy to continue strengthening the (inter)national knowledge and market position of your department. We ask for demonstrable experience and affinity with managing professionals. In addition, we ask: 

• Your Dutch and English are excellent, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrable experience and affinity with the department's fields of expertise.
• You have an eye for the broad context. You connect the expertise of the department with other fields within Deltares. 
• You are socially skilled, a good networker and able to connect both content and people.
• You are entrepreneurial and have experience in working with relevant market parties, other knowledge institutions and government agencies.  
• You have an affinity with finance and know what managing projects and programs entails and what is needed to make them run smoothly in terms of content and finance.

What we offer:

• Deltares offers a contract for 12 months with the intention of a contract for an indefinite period of time. Salary will be based on your experience with a maximum of €8,940, gross per month based on 40 hours per week.
• The appointment period for this position is initially for 4 years, with the possibility of reappointment.
• 34 vacation days based on 40 hours per week, ABP pension, vitality budget, mobility budget and a compensation for healthcare expenses.
• Excellent training opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Deltares has an open, inclusive and collaborative culture.
• Here you can find more information about our attractive terms of employment.

Selection process

Do you have the qualities and drive to take on this challenge? If so, apply directly via the application button and upload your CV and motivation letter. Deadline June 9. The procedure consists of 2 job interviews. First round of interviews will take place at June 13. For more information about the position contact Brian de Bruin, recruiter Deltares. Call/apply via +31615267686 or email Brian.debruin@deltares.nl.