Technopolis Amsterdam is op zoek naar een
Senior Consultant – Beleidsadvies & Onderzoek met een passie voor beleidsonderzoek en -evaluatie om ons groeiende team te versterken.
Technopolis B.V. in Amsterdam is het Nederlandse kantoor van Technopolis Group, een internationaal bedrijf met meer dan 270 consultants in 12 kantoren verspreid over Europa, Afrika en Latijns-Amerika. Wij zijn een onafhankelijk en gespecialiseerd adviesbureau dat in eigendom is van onze medewerkers.
Wij werken voor (semi)publieke opdrachtgevers. Ons werk varieert van ondersteuning bij beleidsvoorbereiding en strategieontwikkeling tot beleidsevaluatie en effectbeoordeling. Opdrachten omvatten ook coördinatie van (internationale) netwerken en communicatie van resultaten aan deskundigen en een breder publiek. Op onze website vind je diverse projecten die wij hebben uitgevoerd.
Ons team in Amsterdam bestaat uit collega's met verschillende achtergronden en leeftijden. We hebben een gemeenschappelijke passie om bij te dragen aan het oplossen van maatschappelijke problemen en het versterken van de economie door ontwerp en implementatie van beleid te verbeteren. Onze expertise is breed en omvat diverse kwalitatieve en kwantitatieve onderzoeksmethoden. Thematisch hebben we, naast onze algemene focus op wetenschap, technologie en innovatie, ervaring op de terreinen groene economie, levenswetenschappen & gezondheid, digitale transformatie, hoger onderwijs, internationale samenwerking, ondernemerschap en regionaal beleid. Wij nemen nooit genoegen met kant-en-klare oplossingen, maar werken samen met onze klanten om tot een aanpak te komen die aansluit bij hun behoeften.
As a Senior Consultant at Technopolis Group, you provide strategic advice and conduct policy research for national and international public sector clients. You will lead, execute, and develop research and consultancy projects in one or more of our thematic domains. These may include green transitions, innovation policy, digitalisation, the circular economy, health, higher education, or regional development. You can translate complex policy questions into smart research or consultancy approaches. You structure projects, monitor progress and quality, and coordinate well-crafted reports and recommendations. You’ll be given significant responsibility and autonomy, but you're never on your own: you’ll work closely with a passionate team in Amsterdam and colleagues from our other international offices. We are looking for a strong project manager with a sharp analytical mind. Thematic expertise is a plus, but experience in policy research and working with public sector clients is most important.
Are you the one we’re looking for?
You have at least 5 years of relevant work experience, e.g., as a consultant, project leader, or policy advisor
You have strong project management skills: results-driven, structured, and flexible
You are analytical, curious, and enjoy making complex issues understandable
You have an academic working and thinking level (Master’s or PhD)
Experience with policy research (qualitative and/or quantitative) is a strong advantage
You have experience working for or with (semi-)public organisations
You are an excellent communicator in both Dutch and English, written and spoken
You enjoy working in an international, hybrid work environment
Experience in leading international projects is a plus
Discover the exciting opportunities awaiting you:
Do you have experience leading and managing research and consultancy projects?
Have you advised governments and public organisations based on independent research?
Are you skilled in writing reports and policy advice in Dutch and/or English?
Do you enjoy working on substantive issues in societal domains such as sustainability, innovation, or education?
Have you contributed to proposal writing and acquisition processes?
Are you capable of coaching junior colleagues and sharing knowledge within the organisation?
Then you might be the person we're looking for.
Why we are a good fit for you:
We offer a collegial and open working atmosphere with lots of room for initiative
You get the chance to work on socially relevant projects
We value personal development and offer opportunities for growth, thematic broadening, and international collaboration
We offer flexible working hours and hybrid work options – we do ask that you work at least 2 days a week in the office to truly be part of our team
Competitive salary + annual performance-based bonus
30 vacation days based on a 40-hour workweek
Pension scheme, disability insurance, laptop and phone
Travel allowance (1st class public transport outside Amsterdam)
One-year contract with the prospect of a permanent position
Would you like to make an impact with public policy research and evaluation?
Then apply for this vacancy using the button at the bottom of this page.
At Technopolis Group, we began our journey as pioneers in the evaluation of science, technology and innovation policies. While evaluation remains a cornerstone of our identity, we’ve evolved into a trusted partner for evidence-based decision-making across a wide spectrum of policy areas.
Today, our multidisciplinary experts offer strategic advice, forward-looking foresight, and robust project and network management, even in the most complex contexts. We combine cutting-edge data analytics with a deep understanding of policy to deliver insights that are both rigorous and actionable. From assessing policy effectiveness to measuring impact and communicating results to diverse audiences, we ensure clarity, relevance and reach.
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, we collaborate closely with our clients to design tailored approaches that truly meet their needs.
Our work spans the globe and the governance spectrum, partnering with international institutions such as the European Commission and multilateral development banks, as well as with national, regional and local authorities. We also support universities, research centres, business networks, clusters, and incubators, helping them navigate complexity and drive impact.