Director/Officer
Willem Twee Music and Visual Artswas established on January 1, 2017, through a merger of Muziekcentrum De Toonzaal, W2 Poppodium, Willem II Arts Cluster, and Analog Sound Studios.
Willem Twee Music and Visual Artshas two locations in ’s-Hertogenbosch. The former Willem II Factory on Boschdijkstraat houses the Poppodium’s Main and Small Halls, the exhibitions of Willem Twee Art Space, and the Willem Twee Café. The former synagogue on Prins Bernhardstraat houses the Toonzaal (a concert hall for classical music, jazz, and more) and the Willem Twee Studios, featuring unique equipment from the 1950s through the 1980s. At both locations, halls and meeting rooms are available for rent in a creative environment.
Willem Twee is also explicitly intended to be a place for creators: a center for talent and experimentation; a place where composers, producers, and artists are welcomed and supported, and where local and regional artists are challenged to develop monumental art. The three pillars (music, visual arts, and venue rental) upon which Willem Twee rests are constantly evolving. Some 30 full-time staff members and 100 volunteers form a dynamic and diverse workforce that underscores the organization’s rich diversity.
Willem Twee’s sources of revenue are diverse: ticket sales, rentals and catering, as well as national, local, and regional grants. In the future, Willem Twee will also play a key role in the development of De Kop van het Zand, an industrial site adjacent to Willem Twee that will eventually undergo a major cultural redevelopment.
We are looking for a director who
- has demonstrable experience leading an organization (preferably) in the field of visual arts and/or music
- has a collaborative leadership style and a big heart
- has knowledge of finance, budgets, and financial planning
- has strong communication skills and can handle stress
- able to operate strategically
Willem Twee operates under a supervisory board model. The director/manager we are looking for
- has overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations ofWillem Twee Music and Visual Arts
- is responsible for ensuring a cohesive program across music and the visual arts
- integrates the third pillar of Willem Twee’s operations—leasing—into thecompany’s day-to-day management
- is responsible for ensuring the overall sound management of the organization and for securing funding through grants, sponsorships, endowments, and public revenue
- serves as the organization’s figurehead and representsWillem Twee to funders and other stakeholders
The director prepares the meetings of the Supervisory Board, attends them, and provides the Board with all necessary information. He or she is accountable for the policies implemented.
Key priorities for the coming years include:
- The consolidation and further expansion of the organization
- Increasing the visibility ofWillem II at the national, supraregional, and local levels
- Increasing public interest in all disciplines
- The Development of De Kop van het Zand
- Implementation of the diversity and inclusion policy
- Willem II as the vibrant cultural heart of 's-Hertogenbosch.
We are looking for a director who can lead a diverse team of professionals in an inspiring and coaching-oriented manner. A broad interest in music and the visual arts is required; the director must be a cultural entrepreneur. This means that commercial activities (rental and catering) must be integrated into the overall policy. Some key qualities for the new director include: coach, transparent, inspiring, open-minded, team player, reliable, honest, and approachable—both on-site and during various activities.
Interested?
Please email your cover letter and resume to vacatures@willem-twee.nl by March 25.
Interviews with candidates will take place between April 15 and 19.
For more information, visitwww.willem-twee.nl, or email jaaphoudijk@willem-twee.nl (Deputy Director).
