Innovatie Consultant

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Innovation Consultant

Do you have the ambition to make an impact as an innovation consultant? And thereby accelerate important transitions? Then we are looking for you!

Freelance - Amsterdam

About us

Our Innovation practice is growing! We are proud of this because it allows us to fulfil our ambition to create impact. We help and advise companies like Schiphol, Dura Vermeer and many others to accelerate and realise their innovation. We do this in collaboration with (tech) ecosystems and our colleagues from TNW programmes, which have been part of nlmtd since early 2025. We very much believe in the power of Open Innovation, and ‘Innovation as a Service’ - helping clients to rapidly develop and test new products and services in the market.

About you

As an Innovation Consultant at nlmtd, you will guide the development and implementation of innovative ideas at our clients. You are able to think out of the box, challenge the status quo and bring others along with you. You are also familiar with innovation models and methodologies and have gained experience in applying these. We also strongly believe in open innovation, which you are familiar with and understand the impact of. You are able to work in projects and actually deliver results. You regularly do this in more corporate environments where you work, often together with a team, on sustainable solutions for our customers.

What do you bring?

  • WO education and analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Experience at a consultancy firm is a plus

  • A strong network with clients who are fans of you and would like to work with you

  • Project-oriented strong: you are goal-oriented

  • Ambition to make an impact - business and social

  • Team player: you can work well together

  • You are fluent in Dutch and English

Do you not have all the required experience or skills but still think nlmtd has gold in its hands with you? Then we invite you to respond anyway!

About the conditions

Working at nlmtd gives you the opportunity to be part of an organisation that makes a difference. The working atmosphere is informal, with both freedom for each individual as well as shared commitment to the organisation. We are in a sustainable office in Amsterdam and regularly organise joint activities. You join us as an entrepreneur under the following conditions and benefits:

  • 80% of the fee is for you, 20% you pay (as an investment in you and the growth of nlmtd)

  • Commission of 12% when you bring in assignments for colleagues

  • Working on challenging projects within your personal interests

  • Building on nlmtd in a fast-growing environment

  • Challenging projects that match your personal interests

  • Access to a team of enterprising consultants who can take up projects with you

About the procedure

You can apply to this vacancy via the Apply Now button. We have set up a clear process without unnecessary rounds so we can quickly see if we are a match. We try to schedule round 1 and round 2 as soon as possible after each other in good consultation with you. Our approach is as follows:

  • Step 1: respond to the vacancy, including motivation and a short game via the equalture platform.

  • Round 1: interview and getting to know you

  • Round 2: two case interviews to get an idea of your innovative and analytical skills

  • If we both see a match and are enthusiastic, we will conclude a cooperation agreement and you will start!

We believe that differences make us stronger and we are committed to creating an open and inclusive culture. We just want you to be yourself, whether you are at home, out with friends, working at home or in the office.

Have any questions? Contact Serena Vijzelman (serena@nlmtd.com)