Director - Executive

Cultuurpunt Walcheren Foundation

Cultuurpunt aims to promote participation in the arts and culture in Zeeland—with a focus on Walcheren, specifically in Middelburg, Vlissingen, and Veere—among all age groups: children, young people, adults, and seniors. Cultuurpunt focuses on:

 
• Arts education in elementary and secondary schools and childcare facilities
 
• Cultural participation in the social sector and healthcare
 
• Strengthening the cultural sector through the development and support of cultural partnerships in the region.

Cultuurpunt is committed to promoting equal opportunities in the arts and culture both within its organization and beyond; diversity and inclusion are at the forefront of this commitment.

Cultuurpunt operates under a Supervisory Board model. The Supervisory Board has five members. The management team consists of the Executive Director and the Operations Manager. We have approximately nine enthusiastic and dedicated staff members. In addition, we collaborate with about 35 cultural professionals on a freelance basis and some 20 cultural organizations to achieve Cultuurpunt’s objectives.

Developments and areas of focus

The 2025–2028 policy plan will serve as a guide for the coming years and is designed to be flexible. Each year, the policy plan is monitored using the PDCA cycle, and adjustments are made as necessary.

Some key points from the policy plan are:

 
• Promoting, developing, and supporting sustainable partnerships with organizations in the fields of cultural education, cultural participation, and cultural empowerment. With a focus on further developing cultural participation and community art projects.
 
• Linking art and culture to education, child care, the social sector, and health care through the lenses of inclusion and diversity.
 
• Developing an information and advisory service for the amateur arts sector.

The organization's key focus areas in this regard are:

 
• Promoting professional development and building a broad and diverse network of highly skilled and employable cultural professionals in the region.
 
• Further development of the organization based on core values such as sustainability, transparency, equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion.
 
• Place greater emphasis on sustainability in the organization’s work processes.

Are you the new leader of Cultuurpunt?

The new executive director we have in mind is an inspiring and unifying leader who is visible both internally and externally. As an innovative thinker and charismatic doer, you are able to translate ideas into concrete solutions. Your results-oriented approach allows you to seamlessly switch between strategic, tactical, and operational levels. In addition, you are a program manager and know how to effectively lead the Programs department.

Who would we like to meet?

We are looking for an executive director who, in addition to serving as a director, will also take on the role of program manager and bring passion to the position.

A leader with a keen sense of what is needed, both within and outside the organization. With knowledge of the Zeeland network and an affinity for the arts and culture sector, you are able to build and maintain networks. You possess broad knowledge and experience, which enable you to make a constructive contribution at the strategic level—addressing the organization’s ambitions and challenges—as well as within the regional network. You are authentic, make genuine connections, are close to the employees, and actively invest in building relationships.

Profile

The executive director that Cultuurpunt is seeking must meet the following requirements:

 
• Academic or higher vocational education (HBO+) level of thinking and working
 
• Several years of experience in a senior management role with final responsibility
 
• Entrepreneurship and a strong understanding of finance
 
• Excellent communication skills: you are a good listener and a natural coach
 
• An affinity for the arts and culture
 
• Living in the area is a plus

Related competencies include:

 
• Entrepreneurial and ambitious
 
• Proactive and innovative
 
• Results-oriented
 
• Inclusive leadership, both internally and externally
 
• Communication and (self-)reflection skills

Terms of Employment

The remuneration guidelines published by Cultuurconnectie apply to the part-time position of Executive Director (0.89 FTE). The gross annual salary at the midpoint of the pay range is approximately €80,000 (including vacation pay and a year-end bonus) for a full-time position of 36 hours per week. The appointment is for a period of one year with the prospect of a permanent position.

Procedure

 
• The Supervisory Board of Cultuurpunt is being assisted in this process by Rianne Jansen of imensO. For any questions, please contact Maarten Janssens, Chair of the Supervisory Board, at 06-44696590, or Rianne Jansen at 06-20420775.
 
• To express your interest, please send your cover letter and resume to cultuurpuntwalcheren@imenso.nu by Friday, January 9.
 
• There will be two rounds of interviews. The first round of interviews will be held on Monday, February 2. The second round of interviews will be held on Thursday, February 12. An assessment and reference checks are part of the process. The position is to be filled as soon as possible.
 
• For the full profile and additional information about Cultuurpunt, please visit the website www.cultuurpuntwalcheren.nl.