Secondment with iO: experts who make an immediate impact

Looking for flexible expertise to tackle complex projects? With the iO Secondment Desk, you gain access to the skills and knowledge of 2,000+ experts who seamlessly integrate with your teams and objectives. Strengthen your team on a short or long-term basis with specialists who deliver impact from day one. 

No compliance concerns: All iO experts are directly employed by us. With over 2,000 in-house professionals, you always work compliantly: no risks around false self-employment or hiring issues. 

Why choose secondment?

Secondment gives your organisation the flexibility to respond quickly to changing needs, without long-term commitments. You gain access to specialist expertise that may not be available in-house, while maintaining full control over projects and outcomes. 

The benefits at a glance: 

  • Immediate impact: Experts who contribute to your goals from day one 

  • Flexibility: Scale up or down as your organisation requires 

  • Specialist expertise: Access the right knowledge at the right time 

  • Cost efficiency: Only pay for the expertise you actually use. 

Did you know that at iO, 92% of assignments start within two weeks?

Why team up with iO for secondment?

Whether you need to cover a temporary gap or embed structural digital expertise, iO delivers specialists who truly make a difference. With 2,000+ experts across Tech, Marketing, Content and Creative, you benefit from a single point of contact for every challenge. 

1. Tailored solutions 

Some projects require long-term involvement from expertise you don’t have in-house. Our specialists stay as long as needed and grow alongside your organisation. 

2. A fresh perspective 

Benefit from best practices and insights gained across your industry and from leading market players. 

3. A learning organisation behind every expert 

iO specialists are backed by a network of 2,000+ colleagues. They continuously tap into the latest knowledge and insights—and you benefit from it too. 

4. Proven quality 

Organisations such as Miele, KPN, bol.com, Rabobank, ABN AMRO, Luminus, Eneco, KLM and the Dutch Government rely on our expertise. 

    “We don’t second profiles. We strengthen teams, backed by the full knowledge network of iO.”

    Eelko Wester, Director of Secondment, iO

    From request to getting started

    Fast, straightforward and hassle-free. Here’s how it works: 

    • Step 1: Request

      Tell us what you need: the profile, desired start date and duration.

    • Step 2: Match

      Our secondment desk selects the best-fit expert from our network of 2,000+ specialists.

    • Step 3: Introduction

      Meet your proposed expert. Is there a match? We’ll take care of the rest.

    • Step 4: Start

      Your expert gets to work—on-site or remote—fully supported by iO.

    Expertise that moves your organisation forward

    Our specialists bring proven experience across four service lines (✦ = AI specialism) : 

    • 1

      Tech

      • Senior Front-end Developers (React, Angular, Vue) 

      • .NET Developers 

      • Java Back-end Developers 

      • Data Engineers 

      • ✦ AI Engineers 

      • ✦ AI Consultants 

      • ✦ AI & Automation Specialists 

    • 2

      Marketing

      • Digital Marketing Managers 

      • Performance Marketers 

      • Marketing Automation Experts 

      • Campaign Managers 

      • SEO Specialists 

      • Data Analysts 

      • ✦ AI Marketing Specialists 

      • ✦ Marketing AI Consultants 

    • 3

      Content

      • Content Specialists 

      • Web Editors 

      • UX Writers 

      • Content Strategists 

      • Content Managers 

      • Migration Specialists 

      • ✦ AI Content Specialists 

      • ✦ Prompt Engineers 

      • ✦ AI Content Strategists 

    • 4

      Creative

      • UX/UI Designers 

      • Content Marketing Managers 

      • Content Marketing Specialists 

      • Communication Specialists 

      • ✦ GenAI Engineers 

      • ✦ Generative AI Designers 

      • ✦ AI Creative Consultants 

    Why organisations choose iO secondment

    Our structured approach ensures full clarity at every stage: 

    • Clear agreements on responsibilities and outcomes 

    • Regular evaluations and adjustments where needed 

    • Transparent communication throughout the entire process 

    Numbers

    • 2,000+
      in-house experts
    • 12+
      campuses
    • 75+
      digital specialisms
    • 20+
      years of digital experience
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    Ready to find the right expert?

    Discover how secondment with iO can strengthen your organisation. We’re happy to think along with you and define the best approach for your specific challenges. 

    Eelko Wester
    Din kontakt:EelkoDirector of Secondment, iO
    Annelies Van Winkel
    Din kontakt:AnneliesHead of Onsite