Jef van Niel

Jef van Niel is an experienced HR professional currently serving as an HR-medewerker at UW - Werken Werkt since February 2020. Previous roles include Dagvoorzitter at Participe, where Jef organized a national initiative against loneliness, and Coördinator at Stichting vrienden van Puylagorge, overseeing volunteers providing care for severely disabled children. Jef has also worked as an Onderwijsprofessional in both primary and vocational education, and held various HR positions at Pantar, where responsibilities included employee support, recruitment processes, and compliance with labor laws. In the media sector, Jef worked as a Producer at Cameo Media and Wentink Forno & Partners, as well as performing as a professional dancer with Holland Show Ballet. Jef's academic background includes a Bachelor's degree in Dance Education from Fontys Hogeschool Tilburg.