Diversity and Inclusion Officer

Position: Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Officer

Duration: 5 month contract with the possibility for extension

Location: Arnhem, Netherlands

Airswift is currently recruiting for an experienced Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Officer on behalf of a leading European energy infrastructure organisation. This is a hybrid role based in Arnhem, the Netherlands, offering the opportunity to shape and implement impactful IDE strategies within a dynamic and future-focused environment.

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering the organisation's IDE roadmap, embedding inclusive practices across business units, supporting legal compliance efforts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams including Communications, HR, and Learning & Development.

Core Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on IDE experience in a multinational corporate setting.
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and lead IDE strategies aligned with corporate goals.
• Proven experience in organizational change, especially in embedding inclusion and equity across business functions.
• Bachelor's degree (HBO level) required; a relevant Master's or specialization in IDE, social sciences, organizational psychology, or HR is a plus.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Leadership & Influence:
• Comfortable advising senior stakeholders and executive boards.
• Able to drive alignment across departments and hierarchies.
• Serves as an internal advisor and watchdog for IDE compliance and integrity.

Program & Project Management:

• Capable of managing and coordinating cross-functional IDE projects.
• Skilled in creating and tracking KPIs and legal compliance metrics.

Legal & Policy Acumen:

• Strong understanding of Dutch, German, and EU inclusion legislation.
• Experience ensuring regulatory compliance and reporting on IDE metrics.

Learning & Development:

• Able to design and embed IDE content into corporate training programs.
• Familiar with leadership development from an IDE lens.

Communications & Engagement:

• Experience developing inclusive communication strategies and events.
• Skilled in internal advocacy, newsletter writing, and organizing company-wide engagement initiatives.

Personal Traits:

• Highly autonomous yet collaborative.
• Culturally competent, with international perspective and sensitivity to underrepresented communities.
• Fluent in Dutch and English; German proficiency is a strong asset.
• Data-driven, practical, and execution-oriented