Director

Due to the departure of the current director, we are

Looking for a position starting January 1 / February 1, 2024

Director

(32 hours per week)

About the K.F. Hein Fund

The K.F. Hein Fund is deeply involved in the community and keeps pace with the times. We strive to bring people and ideas together and enjoy collaborating with others, such as through the Utrecht Province Cultural Innovation Fund and KIEM, the joint service desk for nature projects. We also launch our own initiatives, ranging from our Incentive Award for innovative social projects to workshops held in our own library.

The Fund offers more than just money: we enjoy contributing ideas, bringing great projects to the public’s attention, and making our building on Maliesingel available wherever possible.

The fund has a small but highly capable organization, a team of passionate staff members who work every day to make Utrecht more beautiful and stronger: the director, three project advisors, the project coordinator, and the office manager carry out the day-to-day operations. They process grant applications, provide advice, connect parties with one another, and support applicants in word and deed. The staff also actively carry out their own projects within the three committees and at the K.F. Hein Academy.

Foundations and committees

The director is responsible for two foundations and three committees:

K.F. Hein Foundation

The K.F. Hein Foundation is an endowment fund that manages the estate of its founder, Karl Friedrich Hein. The K.F. Hein Foundation has three committees and an affiliated foundation, the K.F. Hein Monument Fund.

K.F. Hein Fund Committee

The K.F. Hein Fund works to make the Utrecht region more beautiful and stronger by supporting projects and community initiatives. We highlight valuable projects and help identify ways for different parties to support one another.

K.F. Hein Fund Committee for Education and Individual Needs

The K.F. Hein Fund for Education and Individual Needs provides financial assistance to students and people in financial need. This typically includes people who are not eligible for assistance from public social services. Students may also receive a scholarship.

Art Committee

The Art Committee supports artists from the province of Utrecht. We do this by, among other things, commissioning and supervising art projects. We also provide space for artists in our own garden studio. The K.F. Hein Stipendium is awarded once every two years.

K.F. Hein Monument Fund Foundation

The foundation manages a number of historic buildings of cultural and historical value, including Sonnenborgh and the Paardenkathedraal. We maintain these buildings in a sustainable manner and lease them to cultural or social organizations. In this way, we also contribute to the preservation of historic buildings and to the craft of heritage conservation.

The fund is supported by two boards and three committees that oversee and advise on the fund’s broad scope of activities. It is a hive of active and engaged individuals who have their antennae tuned to Utrecht society and who help define the fund’s family-like character.

About the role

• Working with the board of the K.F. Hein Foundation to continue building a clear vision for the future
• Under the supervision of the board of the K.F. Hein Monument Fund, we ensure a strategic approach to the maintenance, leasing, and sustainability of our properties
• Providing leadership and guidance to the office organization, with care and attention for the small team
  
• Responsible for financial administration and reporting, in collaboration with an external accounting firm
• Keeping track of all activities and optimizing processes
• Decision-making or advisory role in applications
  
• Serving as a public face and maintaining relevant contacts
• Developing new initiatives and partnerships
• Responsible for maintaining relations with the Hein family in Germany

Competency Profile

• You are a strategic thinker and doer who can articulate your vision persuasively and translate it into concrete actions and results
• A unifying figure who knows how to maintain the right balance in collaboration within and between the boards, committees, and the team
• An inspiring leader who gives colleagues room to grow
• You are open-minded and honest; you recognize opportunities and know how to take advantage of them
• A passionate networker who actively builds, maintains, and expands professional connections in the Utrecht region.
  

Requirements & Preferences

• Proven experience in successfully leading a (small) organization
• Strong people manager
• Business acumen and solid financial knowledge
• An affinity with the various areas of focus of the K.F. Hein Fund and relevant experience in the broader field
• Access to a relevant and up-to-date network in the province of Utrecht
• Proficiency in German is a plus

Employment Conditions & Diversity

You’ll have a varied role with plenty of autonomy, a competitive salary, and excellent benefits. The position is generally for 32 hours per week.

The K.F. Hein Fund is being supported in the proceedings by Colourful People, Winfred Voordendag: 06-28284706. Please express your interest by submitting a cover letter and resume; you can upload these using the "Apply" button at the bottom of this page.

The deadline for responses is Sunday, October 29, 2023. The job interviews will take place on Monday, November 13, and Monday, November 20 2023 at the K.F. Hein Fund.

The K.F. Hein Fund has actively begun addressing the issue of diversity and inclusion within its own organization. We are open to different perspectives and therefore strive to build a diverse and balanced team. The K.F. Hein Fund adheres to the Governance Code and the Code of Good Governance for Funds in the Netherlands.