Deputy Director

The Deputy Director

The Deputy Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Vleeshal. Together with the Executive Director, the Deputy Director forms Vleeshal’s management team. The Deputy Director stands in for the Executive Director in his or her absence and serves as the point of contact for the Office Manager and the Financial Administration & Human Resources Officer. The other members of the Vleeshal team are the assistant curators, for whom the director serves as the point of contact. The head of technical production & building management reports to the deputy director regarding building management and to the director regarding technical production.

Purpose of the position

The Deputy Director is committed to further professionalizing and developing the organization and to further establishing Vleeshal at the regional and national levels. The Deputy Director plays a key role as Vleeshal’s representative to stakeholders outside the artistic and content-related field (such as government agencies, collaborative partners, etc.). Together with the Executive Director, the Deputy Director is responsible for the communication, marketing, and development strategy, with the (oversight of) the operational tasks falling within the Deputy Director’s portfolio.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties include:

• Finance: this includes managing, monitoring, and coordinating grant applications and disbursements from funding sources and grantors (including the Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science); securing new funding; overseeing administrative tasks; monitoring the budget; preparing the annual financial statements; and liaising with the bookkeeper and auditor;
• Human Resources and Organization: HR, providing day-to-day support to employees, initiating performance reviews and evaluations, maintaining an optimal work structure and associated systems (Asana, Google), serving as the point of contact for all employees (internal and external) with the exception of the artistic staff; implementing and overseeing the three cultural codes (fair practice, governance, diversity & inclusion);
• Facilities, production, safety, IT: managing all support processes within and around the Vleeshal. This also includes the sustainability portfolio and the implementation and optimization of the digital infrastructure (including CRM);
• Development: Work with the Executive Director to develop the development strategy. This includes coordinating and strengthening relationships with government agencies and the business community, as well as regional and national umbrella organizations and forums; initiating new partnerships; developing funding strategies; and managing the Friends Association, fundraising, and corporate sponsorship.

Job Requirements

The Deputy Director:

• has demonstrable experience and an affinity for the business side of the cultural sector
• may be a generalist
• has experience leading a team
• has an excellent command of spoken and written Dutch and English
• possesses highly developed analytical and organizational skills
• is proactive, resourceful, flexible, a strong communicator, and energetic
• is able to work at a fast pace and under time pressure

Local roots—having or developing a connection to Middelburg and Zeeland—are of great importance to us.

In our organization, we believe in the power of diversity: diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and insights are essential for both inclusive operations and a multifaceted program. We encourage everyone to apply, especially people from groups that are currently underrepresented in the arts. Even if you do not fully meet all the requirements but are nevertheless convinced that this is the right job for you, we warmly invite you to apply and explain this in your cover letter.

Terms of Employment

Vleeshal offers a contract for 24–32 hours per week. The salary, based on full-time employment, ranges from €3,500 to €4,500, depending on age, qualifications, and work experience.

Interested in applying?

Please send your cover letter and resume to office@vleeshal.nl by October 15, 2024. The first round of interviews will take place on November 7, 2024. Second interviews will be held on November 14, 2024.