Executive Secretary
Are you analytical, organized, self-motivated, and a team player? Tablis Wonen is looking for an ambitious executive secretary with a structured approach and strong organizational skills.
Your profile
You have gained experience as a reliable advisor—critical and passionate—and you are able to communicate effectively at various levels. In addition, you have policy experience and understand the processes involved. You are a skilled networker and a proficient writer. As the primary point of contact for the Supervisory Board and the Executive Board, you are a reliable and knowledgeable discussion partner. You are ready for the next step in your career and have the ambition to apply your curiosity and organizational skills to this challenging new role. You have an academic background and at least three years of consulting experience. Does this sound like you? Then we would love to speak with you
What will you be doing?
As Executive Secretary, you advise and support the CEO in administrative tasks (organizational, substantive, and legal) and assist the Supervisory Board and its committees in their oversight role. You report to the CEO. You are responsible for ensuring sound decision-making while adhering to the governance code and laws and regulations governing housing associations. You monitor agreements and action items and also keep the articles of association and bylaws up to date. You are a member of the Management Team and have strong interpersonal skills. You verify that decision-making documents are submitted correctly and oversee their quality. In consultation with the CEO and the Chair of the Supervisory Board, you prepare the (strategic) agenda (for Supervisory Board meetings and committees) and ensure that minutes are taken. You are familiar with key substantive issues and steer the decision-making process regarding them. You contribute to the continuous improvement and professionalization of the organization. As executive secretary, you also serve as a “driving force” for various external networks. You are the first executive secretary, and the role still needs to be further defined. In this capacity, you have the opportunity to further develop this role based on your own insights and vision.About Tablis Wonen
Tablis Wonen is a housing association in Sliedrecht. We manage approximately 4,600 rental units in the municipalities of Sliedrecht and Molenlanden (Oud-Alblas, Wijngaarden, Bleskensgraaf, Molenaarsgraaf, Brandwijk, Ottoland, and Goudriaan). It is important to us that our tenants enjoy living here and have a pleasant and affordable home. We are here for tenants on a modest budget and are committed to sustainability and energy conservation. We do this in close collaboration with residents, our tenant organization SliM Wonen, municipalities, and other stakeholders.What do we stand for?
The major national challenges related to sustainability and the availability of sufficient, quality (social) rental housing also apply to our service area. This translates into challenges regarding the sustainability of our housing stock and the construction of new housing. In addition, there are challenging issues in the areas of affordability and quality of life. We operate on the conviction that these challenges can only be addressed through effective (regional) collaboration. We therefore work closely with our tenant organization, the municipality, fellow housing associations, partners in the social sector, contractors, project developers, and other stakeholders. The approach Tablis Wonen takes to these challenges is outlined in the Tablis Wonen Policy Plan 2020–2023.The organization
Tablis Wonen is managed by a single-person board. A new director will take office in January. The Management Team consists of the three managers of the various departments. The Supervisory Board oversees and advises on strategic matters and social legitimacy. The Supervisory Board also acts as the employer for the director. The organization has a staff of over 40 full-time equivalents.Organizational Development
Tablis Wonen is a financially sound organization. The challenges we face require us to ensure our processes are well-organized. Further digitization will remain high on the agenda. Collaboration (internal and external, local and regional) is a key principle. Given our size, we continually assess which knowledge, expertise, and activities we should keep in-house and which we would be better off outsourcing or carrying out in partnership. Our rapidly changing society demands that we be agile and flexible, which is why we invest in the development of our employees and the leadership of our management. We realize that a lot is asked of our employees, who are often deeply committed to our work and to our tenants. Together, we must find a good balance in this regard. The Executive Team is evolving into a strategically focused leadership team.What do we offer?
Tablis Wonen offers you a challenging work environment at a dedicated housing association where you and your colleagues can make a difference for our tenants every day. Communication lines are short, and there’s plenty of room for your own input. Hybrid work is an option. The people at Tablis Wonen are a team of doers. The atmosphere is informal. Vitality and health are also important, which is why we provide fruit in the workplace. This position is classified under Scale L of the Housing Services Collective Bargaining Agreement. This amounts to a maximum of €6,544 for full-time employment, depending on experience and education.Interested?
Tablis Wonen is being assisted in this process by the executive search firm Colourful People. For more information about Tablis Wonen, the position, or the application process, please contact Hatice Türkmen, a partner at Colourful People (06 46081232). You can express your interest by submitting a cover letter and resume (PDF) no later than December 8 via the Colourful People website. The pre-selection interviews are scheduled for December 13 and 14. The interviews at Tablis Wonen are scheduled for January 10 and 12, 2024.
