Department Manager, Planning Office

Our organization 

At Natuurstad

More than a hundred employees and a hundred volunteers who are passionate about the

nature. Our

The organization consists of the

the Children’s Farms & Gardens, Education & Participation, and the

Administration Office. The Children’s Farms Department

& Gardens is responsible for the opening, management, and operation of

the 8

petting zoos, 11 educational gardens, and 3

special gardens. The

The Education & Participation Department is responsible for the educational program for

schools and implements projects and programs for

other target groups. The Planning and Coordination Office supports and advises management,

the management team and the line departments, along with specialists in the field of

human resources and organization, finance, maintenance, logistics, housing,

facilities management, marketing and communications, procurement, and

management support. We work in a "hybrid" model, so we alternate between working at

at the office and from home. On average, you’ll work 2 to 3 days a week at our

various locations.

The

position

We are looking for a

a strong manager with a knack for change management who will help us

improve our operations and organizational structure so that we

be fully capable of achieving our strategic objectives and ambitions

achieve. A manager who provides our Planning and Control team with the structure and stability

and provide the necessary guidance, whereby the

perfectly align further internal organizational development with the external environment

continue to connect with one another.

The

The Planning Department Manager is a member of the Management Team and a

key advisor and sounding board for the CEO and the management team. The

The Planning Department Manager leads the Planning Department team with the

the fields of Finance & Procurement, Marketing & Communications, HR, and

Maintenance. Legal services, management of the

Natuurstad has outsourced its IT infrastructure and various facility management tasks,

but are ultimately the responsibility of the Department Manager

Planning and Coordination Department. The Planning and Coordination Department team consists of a total of 15 employees.

Your

duties and responsibilities

• You

  are responsible for operations and internal services to the

  organization and are responsible for further professionalizing it;

• for that purpose

  Among other things, you will draft policy briefs for the Executive Management Team on

  operations;

• you

  initiates and ensures improvements in operational processes, so that

  work is carried out effectively and efficiently to achieve the goals of the

  the organization and one's own department;

• with

  As Managing Director and a member of the Management Team, you share responsibility

  for strategic policy, translating it into concrete (annual) plans, and monitoring

  that the strategic, annual, and budget plans are adhered to;

• you take care of,

  in collaboration with the Controller, for the implementation of planning and control

  cycle, including interim reports, and the budget and

  financial reporting process;

• you

  provides overall leadership of the Planning Department team and ensures that the appropriate

  staffing and the continued professional development of your team.

Who are you?

You

have:

• a

  relevant academic or vocational degree, for example in business administration,

  business economics and management;

• at least

  5 years of work experience in a similar position;

• wide

  business knowledge. Relevant and up-to-date knowledge of finance and marketing

  & communications, HR, IT, procurement, maintenance, and facilities is a

  a major advantage;

• practical

  and theoretical knowledge of process management and AO/IB is a plus.

In addition:

• am

  a manager who is approachable, engaged, and a team player, and

  strong communication skills. You know how to motivate your colleagues and you have a proven track record of

  experience with coaching-style leadership of a diverse group of professionals;

• am

  Your leadership style enables your colleagues to navigate a change process

  to bring along;

• can

  you can easily switch between the strategic, tactical, and operational levels;

• am

  you are a mature business partner for the Executive Board and Management Team and a strong

  point of contact for external parties (IT and other service providers,

  legal advisors, etc.);

• think

  you naturally see opportunities and possibilities, act proactively, and give

  solicited and unsolicited advice;

• know

  you can keep track of the big picture while still paying attention to detail;

• have

  you have a flexible work ethic;

• am

  You must be available for at least 32 hours per week.

We offer

• a challenging position at the

  the largest—and, of course, the finest—organization in the Netherlands in the field of

  nature and environmental education;

• Your workplace is a green

  an oasis in the city;

• The position is classified as

  Pay scale 11 (Vermo collective bargaining agreement). The exact salary will be determined based on the

  your education, knowledge, and experience;

• good benefits

  employee benefits, such as a year-end bonus, pension plan (ABP), and

  group health insurance;

• an employment contract for the

  one-year term, with the option of a subsequent employment contract for

  indefinite term;

• opportunities to take

  a program, course, or training session;

• We work flexibly, both in terms of

  This concerns working hours and working from home. ;

• travel allowance such as

  as set forth in the Vermo collective bargaining agreement.

The procedure

For questions about the job itself, please contact us starting September 4

In 2023, please contact Joost van Haren, Acting Department Manager of the Planning Office,

by calling 06-14303818 or emailing j.vanharen@natuurstad.nl. You can contact us until September 4

Please contact Martijn Deleij, HR Advisor, at 06-38993026 or

m.deleij@natuurstad.nl.

You can submit your cover letter and resume

Please send your application by email to Mardjan Seighali by September 16, 2023,

Managing Director, viasolliciteren@natuurstad.nl. For more information about

You can visit the Rotterdam Nature City Foundation atnatuurstad.nl.

The application process

consists of several rounds of interviews and an assessment.

We want to provide our visitors with an environment where they feel

feel comfortable and safe; as an employee, you play an important role in this.

Are you planning to join our team? If so, we’ll need a Certificate of Good Conduct. 

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