Organizationally Strong | Results-Oriented | Commercial Acumen | Connecting People
Helicon Collection Care is an innovative and dynamic organization dedicated to heritage institutions and private collection owners. We advise, guide, and support them in the management and preservation of cultural heritage. We do this with passion and from the conviction that heritage must be sustainably preserved for future generations.
Helicon is a company with a challenging growth path ahead of us. We will be moving to a new building in Alphen aan den Rijn at the end of the first quarter of 2026, which will be built and furnished entirely in accordance with our KEEP! concept. Over 4,000 m² has been reserved for the high-quality storage of heritage.
We are looking for a Project Manager who will take responsibility for the realization of (medium) large projects – from planning to delivery.
Your role:
As Project Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, execution, and completion of a wide variety of projects for various clients. You will monitor results, manage internal and external project staff, and keep all stakeholders connected. You will report to the Operations Manager.
Your main responsibilities include:
- Leading and coordinating projects from start to completion.
- Developing project plans, budgets, and progress reports.
- Monitoring the planning, budget, and quality; making adjustments as needed and escalating promptly when necessary.
- Reporting on progress and results (management information).
- Managing and supporting project staff (internal) and external parties (suppliers, subcontractors).
- Identifying and managing stakeholders and interests, with a keen understanding of political and administrative relationships.
- Identifying opportunities for new projects and providing input on future tenders or bids.
- Contributing to process optimization and quality improvement within the organization.
Who are you?
You are a decisive project professional who draws energy from organizing and achieving concrete results. You know how to connect people, weigh interests, and stay on course, even in complex situations.
Furthermore, you bring:
- Experience with project management in a project-driven organization. Experience or affinity with the heritage sector and conservation is a plus.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and manage them with a focus on results.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to optimize processes combined with commercial acumen; the ability to identify opportunities.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- Political awareness: you recognize sensitivities and handle them appropriately.
- Knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel. (Experience with project management tools is a plus.)
- Excellent written and spoken Dutch (minimum B2 level).
- Driver’s license B.
What do we offer?
We offer a versatile role in which you directly contribute to challenging projects and the further professionalization of our organization.
- A competitive salary, commensurate with knowledge and experience.
- Pension accrual, 25 vacation days, and 2 flexible days (full-time basis).
- A temporary contract of 1 year with a one-month probationary period and the prospect of a permanent position.
- A committed team, an inspiring work environment, and a shared lunch.
Interested?
More information about Helicon Collection Care can be found at www.heliconcc.com/en and on our LinkedIn page. Want to learn more about the position? Please contact Frank Kloppert, Operations Manager, at mobile +31 6 520 805 55.
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to the HR Department, attn. Anuschka Boom-de Zwart, at info@heliconcc.com/en . The deadline for applications is October 10, 2025.
We do not appreciate unsolicited applications in response to this vacancy.