Academy Director for the Academy for Built Environment & Logistics (ABEL)

In what ways can you make

to make a London neighborhood more attractive and livable: our students delivered a

design focused on home life, leading an active lifestyle, and participating in

recreational activities.

And closer to home: the Spoorzone in Tilburg is being redeveloped: some of our

Student input is being incorporated into the process.

The location of Breda University of Applied Sciences is an example of an attractive

built environment and smart logistics: modern, bright, spacious buildings “with

"a heart," with the historic academy building at the center of the campus, in

where all festive events take place.

If such forward-looking projects in this changing world and leadership within a

If a research institution appeals to you, this challenging position offers a

an excellent position to make a significant contribution to it. As we say to our

students, “Would you like to experience different cultures and are you looking

"for a top-quality education and great career opportunities?"

Breda University of Applied Sciences

Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas) is an ambitious, medium-sized,

a leading international institution of higher education offering a variety of degree programs in,

including, among other things, transportation management, spatial design, logistics, tourism,

hospitality, leisure management, media, game technology, artificial

intelligence and data science. With approximately 7,000 students from over 80 countries

BUas offers high-quality education in both applied and academic programs,

English-language and/or Dutch-language. We actively promote connections with

Leaders in professional practice: We focus on innovation and research and

come up with new ideas and prepare students for the (global) job market. BUas is

known for its strong ties to the business community, inclusive and

sustainable values and is among the top universities of applied sciences in

the Netherlands, according to Keuzegids HBO. In addition, employees

Satisfaction within BUas is above average compared to other national higher education institutions

educational institutions. Our institution builds and relies on inspiring leaders

who encourage and help employees, both individually and as part of teams, to invest in their

development. They are aware of current, relevant (global) developments within

and outside our institution.

Academy for the Built Environment and Logistics

The Academy for Built Environment & Logistics (ABEL) offers three

Bachelor's tracks: Logistics Management, Logistics Engineering, and Built Environment

Environment. The academy has over a thousand students and 100 employees. In

In January 2021, a new master’s track was launched: Supply Chain Management. We

We currently have about 40 research and business projects underway. Education and

Research projects at our institute are often interconnected and conducted in close

cooperation with our industry partners. We strive to take a leading role as a

a center of education, knowledge, and expertise in the Netherlands and beyond.

Innovation is our watchword. Over the past few years, the Academy for the Built Environment

& Logistics has established itself as a leading knowledge institute, recognized

as such by our international industry and research partners.  

Director of ABEL Academy

The academy director is a member of ABEL's management team and is responsible for

for managing the academy and helping professionals achieve high

quality in education and research. The academy director leads and coaches the

teams in collaboration with the management team, so they can continue to develop and

implement the academy’s vision and strategy. Together with the directors of the

along with the other four academies and support services, the ABEL director will serve as a

serve as a sparring partner for the Executive Board and contribute to the strategic vision

and the overall direction of BUas. In addition, the director will play a crucial

role in fostering cooperation and exchange among the academies.

The new director:

Inspirational leadership

• Is a visible and

a recognized leader within complex organizations with expertise and

experience in managing talented and self-directed professionals, within

applied research, knowledge development, and innovation, based on a

clear ambition and strategy.

• Combine harvesters

significant business, strategic, and operational insights,

experience, skills, and competencies, along with a solid understanding of the

the higher education landscape and the factors that drive the success of

specialized top educational institutions and can successfully manage and

navigate through it.

• Encourages talent

development and has a facilitative, coaching leadership style. Can

delegate with confidence when there are clear frameworks, priorities, and clear

agreements form part of the basis.

• Thrives in a hands-on environment

culture, shows a genuine interest in educational and research processes and

dares to make choices, set priorities, and respectfully challenge behavior,

agreements and quality.

• Is able to promote

that, within clear frameworks, the direction of educational processes and

Content is placed as low as possible in the organization, in which the

continuous improvement and, where possible, innovation in the quality of

Education is an important goal.

• Is analytically

strong and has an eye for the relationship between the organizational

level of the academy and its ambitions and can make appropriate

initiatives to optimize this relationship. Has experience in change management

management and is able to effectively preserve “what works”.

Strategic insight

• Is able to translate

Translate the strategy into concrete (future-oriented) objectives for the academy,

shape and implement them in close, constructive cooperation with others

stakeholders within and outside the academic community and the institution, such as

the management team, fellow academy directors, support services, staff, and

student participation, and external organizations.

• Is able to add an

an international perspective on cooperation and crossovers, along with

others. Can simultaneously handle detailed, complex challenges and

decisions that come up every day.

Binding capacity and social strength

• Is a staunch

advocate for community building, with regard to academic staff, support

staff, students, and external stakeholders.

• Is able to create a

an inclusive culture within an international context characterized by diversity

or the qualities, experiences, and insights of colleagues, staff, students, and

Involving other stakeholders leads to further qualitative development of ABEL.

Analytical and development skills

• Can generate what

are the essential ingredients for a successful approach to projects and

collaborative ventures; it also shares these findings across the entire BUas.

• Can encourage the

further development of a growth mindset and a culture of feedback within the

academy that fosters a learning organization and serves as a model in

this.

Networking skills

• Has a proven ability

to strategically position the academy both within and outside BUas, develop,

manage and maintain relationships and actively seek opportunities for

joint impact-driven initiatives with other academies and private and

public sector organizations at the regional, national, and international levels

networks.

Additional requirements:

• Holds a master’s degree.
• Has an affinity for

and/or experience in the fields of the built environment and logistics.

• Has an excellent

proficiency in spoken and written English (and Dutch).

Personal competencies

• Empathetic, visible

a warm and approachable leader who gives others room to grow and listens attentively

and is genuinely interested in the contributions and perspectives of

others.

• Entrepreneurial

the spirit and drive to pursue new opportunities that align with the needs and

the organization's resources.

• Inspiring,

optimistic, businesslike, courageous, strong execution skills, communicates well

transparently.

• Decisive and reliable.

What do we offer?

We are offering you a challenging and socially relevant management position

with excellent employment conditions, at an attractive university of applied sciences

sciences, a motivated team, and ambitious students.

Employment conditions

• The salary for this

The position amounts to a monthly minimum of €6,030.72 and a monthly maximum

or €8,445.29 (gross amounts based on full-time employment).

• This position is

classified in scale 14/15 of the HBO collective bargaining agreement. Your official job title will be

Director.

• The position is a

permanent position. We will start with a one-year contract. In the event of

good performance and unchanged organizational circumstances, a permanent

An appointment will be scheduled.

• Your commute

Your expenses will be fully reimbursed when you travel by public transportation.

• You will receive an

an end-of-year bonus of 8.3% and an 8% holiday allowance.

• You will receive

reimbursement for health insurance.

• You will also be

awarded professional development hours every year and nearly eleven weeks

or vacation entitlements for a full-time position.

• You will be working

on our modern, sustainable, and high-tech campus.

• Moving from abroad

to Breda in the Netherlands? We provide support and financial

reimbursements for relocation and settling in the Netherlands. Dutch

Tax authorities may offer tax breaks to applicants from abroad (which

(which makes tax rates comparable to those in the UK and the US).

Start date: ASAP

Workload: 0.8–1.0 FTE

Interested?

We are supported by the executive search firm Colourful People in the recruitment process

and the selection of this procedure. For more information, please contact a senior

Contact Sandra Lutchman via WhatsApp at 06-40744074 or s.lutchman@colourfulpeople.nl. You can express your

Please express your interest by uploading your resume and cover letter by September 4, 2023, via

the application form on our website.

Scheduling job interviews: late September, early October.

Please keep the above dates open in case of job interviews.

BUas has a highly diverse staff and student body and operates both nationally

and internationally. BUas considers it important to recognize this diversity

reflected at all levels of the organization, including at the top. So that it

is fluent in the language of internal and external stakeholders and can create

an inclusive culture. Candidates who believe they can contribute to this

are expressly invited to apply.

We do not accept calls from agencies.