Social Architect(s)

This is your job

The

We refer to members of the “Building Social” core team as “Social Architects.” As a Social Architect, you will be responsible for coordinating

tasks and project management responsibilities in urban design from a social perspective

perspective and build bridges between the social and physical domains.

Depending on your knowledge and experience (years), your responsibilities will include

determined. At the regional level, you provide advice on the implementation of a high-quality

level of services and specific

initiatives aimed at ensuring equal opportunities for all residents.

By

quantitative insights into the neighborhood, residents' needs, and social

By bringing partners and existing policies together, you’ll be helping to

designing neighborhoods that offer both spatial and social quality and growth in

balance. At the urban level, you establish a vision and frameworks with a view to

balanced growth. You will provide input from the social sector, particularly

from the perspective of residents who are struggling

Specific duties:

1. Enriching the Utrecht Spatial Strategy 2040 by providing guidance and establishing frameworks for

   spatial development based on societal challenges.

2. Translating the social challenge into

   identify specific needs in the regions and develop smart solutions to address them.

3. Provide advice on the implementation of social

   facilities and housing for vulnerable groups, both in urban areas and in

   the city's districts.

4. Monitoring the spatial and social quality of the

   city and adjusting the conditions necessary for a livable and vibrant city for

   everyone.

Within the team, colleagues work on various

areas of focus, such as the development of community facilities, the

implementing the program at home for everyone, encouraging

equal opportunity, combating gentrification and segregation, promoting

quality of life (accessibility, affordability, inclusion) and many others

themes.

You will also develop

innovative concepts/approaches in the social sector, such as

Colleague Gijs: "I'm trying to provide assistance to residents

“to make it more accessible”

Team Building Social

More and more people want to (continue to) live in Utrecht

living, working, and staying. Due to the city’s rapid growth, it has become a huge

the challenge of creating housing and amenities for everyone.

But building a neighborhood is more than just stacking things up

made of stone. It is a complete society in which social connection,

economic security and equal opportunity are more important than ever. That is why we must

We are building the inclusive city of the future right now. The "Building Social" team is providing guidance in this effort.

to the city. We are seizing this opportunity to adapt the space as the city grows

to shape it in a socially responsible way.

We view the creation of the city as a creative process

and a social process in which we involve everyone. We strive to achieve

to ensure the right social impacts. Together with residents and partners

and, drawing on the knowledge we’ve gained, we create smart solutions that meet

combinations of needs. This way, we avoid sacrificing one interest for

the other. The social architects at Bouwen aan Sociaal are setting the course

equal opportunity in the city by investing unequally to create equal opportunities

promote.

The "Building Social" team works closely with

colleagues in urban planning and real estate. We do this based on the

from the perspective of the entire social sector: healthcare, welfare, education, sports,

public health, employment, income, and culture. Social architects contribute to these areas themselves

to spatial planning programs and projects and also draw on the expertise

from the specific policy teams in the social sector.

The team is currently growing to 10 members

at various job levels

given the demanding nature of the job and the political and administrative

complexity determines your pay grade.

Here's what we offer you

We offer

a challenging position that offers plenty of opportunities to put your knowledge to use,

to learn and improve. You’ll be part of a supportive, inspiring

work environment. You’ll have the opportunity

to understand different perspectives and make an impact on the

society and to work with a wide variety of people! According to our own

colleagues, but certainly also our partners, this is a very pleasant work environment

to work. This career opportunity allows you to be a part of it. In short, interesting work in one of the most

attractive cities in the Netherlands. Together with you, we’ll ensure that all residents

so that people in Utrecht can live, work, and participate in a pleasant and healthy environment.

Below is our selection:

• A 32- to 36-hour workweek with a gross

  Monthly salary between €3,701 and €6,616 based on a 36-hour workweek (pay scale 11 or 12)

  or 13). Depending on your knowledge and years of experience, we will determine which

  the pay scale you are placed in. This also applies to placement in the temporary entry-level pay scale 10

  is a possibility.

• Fixed-term employment contract for the duration of

  a 1-year contract with the option to convert to an employment contract for

  indefinite period

• In addition to your salary, an Individual

  Flexible spending account (IKB) equal to 17.05% of your salary. You decide how to use this budget

  does. For example, buying extra leave or receiving a cash payment if

  vacation pay/year-end bonus. Or have it all paid out once a year.

• A good

  Work-life balance: Working from home is an option.

• For a list of all other

  employee benefits, such as travel allowance and the comprehensive

  You can view the leave policies here.

The City of Utrecht is an inclusive organization that

offers opportunities to everyone and harnesses the power of workforce diversity

commitment to achieving better results for the city. Talent as a foundation, diversity

as a strength. In addition to your qualities, talents, and motivation, you also bring your

regardless of age, sexual orientation, background, or disability. You are very welcome!

Here’s what we ask of you

To effectively fulfill your strategic role as a social architect

To fill this role, you know better than anyone how to tackle a social challenge

tackles challenges and has an understanding of social trends and developments. You are

a networker who, through personal leadership, is “connected” with

partners both within and outside the municipality. You’ll work creatively on smart

solutions, and where necessary, you juggle multiple tasks at once, which

You demonstrate that you can handle stress. As a client, you carefully weigh the options and

Take decisive action when the situation calls for it. With courage and flexibility,

you do what needs to be done.

Our

The key criteria we use to evaluate your application (or interview) are:

• Academic work

  and level of thinking.

• A few

  years of relevant work experience in the social sector or the spatial planning sector

• Affinity

  with socio-spatial developments.

• Policy experience

  Living in an urban area is a plus.

This is good to know

Are you excited about the prospect of working as a social architect on the

If you’re ready to make a difference for the City of Utrecht, apply now. Do you have any questions?

Please contact Souhail Chaghouani, manager of Bouwen aan sociaal, at06 146 361 28. Or contact Charlie Sett, recruiter, at 06 485 758 64.

There

There is no deadline for submitting your application; applications are

continuously evaluated. We aim to respond within two weeks regarding the

Next steps regarding your application. As soon as we have found a suitable candidate

this job opening will be closed.