Job vacancy: Policy Advisor WMO

Your challenge

As a Social Domain Policy Advisor specializing in the Social Support Act (Wmo), you will play a crucial role in developing future-proof Wmo policy and achieving social impact. You will work in a dynamic environment, switching between strategy, implementation, residents, and partners. You will make the connection and make a difference.

• You develop and update the Wmo policy and translate this into concrete and feasible solutions.
• You are an account manager for healthcare providers and negotiate Wmo healthcare procurement.
• You guide the transformation within the social domain and advise internal teams such as Access, Health, Youth, and the Plus Team.
• You contribute to tasks within the Social Domain Task Force and provide substantive and financial input for the Planning & Control cycle.
• You maintain strong networks and ensure clear communication with residents, providers, colleagues, and management.

Our organization

At the Municipality of Geldrop-Mierlo, we believe in the power of teamwork. Together with residents, administrators, colleagues, and partners, we work every day to build a green, connected, and vibrant municipality. In our medium-sized organization, personal contact is a given: we know each other, we are close, and we truly work together on the social challenges of today and tomorrow.

Our modern and welcoming town hall is where we meet and work together. Here, your job satisfaction is key. We value a healthy work-life balance and invest in your development and vitality. This is evident in initiatives such as the Dommelvallei Academy, walking meetings, and fresh fruit every day.

We work based on clear values that guide us:
Creative – we think in terms of possibilities and make a difference.
Reliable – we do what we say and ensure clear agreements.
Committed – we work together, with each other and with our residents.

These values are reflected in our daily work. We look ahead, turn challenges into opportunities, and support each other where necessary. Because when our employees grow and experience job satisfaction, they can give their all to ensure the happiness of our residents.

The Strategy & Policy Society team, where you will be working, consists of policy advisors, area directors, and employees in the social domain. Your shared motivation is to strengthen a safe, healthy, and promising living environment for all residents, with a special focus on young people.

Together, we're making it happen in Geldrop-Mierlo.

What can you expect from us?

• A salary of up to €5,554 gross per month (based on 36 hours per week) depending on your education and experience (salary level January 1, 2026)
• Individual choice budget (IKB) of 17.05% on top of your salary
• Variable working hours
• Favorable pension fund and compensation for furnishing your home office.
• You will also have access to a phone and laptop, and electric bicycles are available for work appointments.
• An employment contract for a period of one year

Who are you?

You are a connector with vision, who switches effortlessly between strategy and practice. You work independently, but actively seek collaboration. In addition:

• you have a higher vocational education (HBO) level of working and thinking;
• Do you have experience in the social domain, preferably with Wmo policy and/or healthcare procurement?
• Are you a strong communicator, politically and administratively sensitive, and analytical?
• you have a natural talent for networking and managing complex tasks;
• you look ahead, think in terms of possibilities, and know how to inspire others.

If you do not meet all the job requirements but are convinced that your motivation and qualities make you a valuable addition to the team, we warmly invite you to apply and explain in your cover letter why you are the right candidate.

Are you excited after reading this job posting?

Apply directly via Working for Geldrop-Mierlo. Due to the holidays, the vacancy will remain open until January 9.
Colleagues will be available to answer questions again from January 5.

Do we fit with you and you with us?

We would like to hear about your strengths and what makes you happy at work. Your personality plays a decisive role in this. That is why a personality analysis is part of the selection procedure.

Do you have any questions first?

For questions regarding content: Daniel Crooymans – +31 (0)6 43 25 43 19, d.crooymans@geldrop-mierlo.nl. 

For questions about the procedure: Ewoud Heijman – +31 (0)6-42306861, sollicitaties@dienstdommelvallei.nl.