Head of Research & Development

About

KCR

Center for Cultural Education

Rotterdam (KCR) is committed to providing relevant cultural education every day

Schools in Rotterdam. We do this on behalf of the City of Rotterdam, based on

the shared belief that arts education makes a difference in the lives of

children and young people. Based on the belief that cultural education broadens their horizons

and helps them move forward. Now, but especially later, when they are adults and in

a world we can't even imagine yet.

KCR is a learning and dynamic organization consisting of four

Departments: Client Relations & Consulting, Research & Development, Operations

and Marketing & Communications. We focus on three core tasks, which are closely

are interconnected: connecting, securing, and sharing knowledge. To promote arts education

to embed strong, lasting relationships between

the education and culture sector. KCR’s intermediary role in this regard

crucial. Over the years, KCR has developed a wide range of activities

developed to reach our target audiences. These will be implemented during the 2025–2028 period

continued, refined, and further developed.

Your role as Head of Research &

Development

As Head of the Research & Development Department, you will lead a team

of passionate and experienced professionals, and you’ll work closely with partners in the

city. Your responsibilities will include setting up impactful research

and ensures that the results are widely shared and applied. You

translates KCR’s strategic policy into concrete actions and contributes to

developing forward-looking policies within the management team.

Your focus will include strengthening knowledge sharing,

together with the team and in collaboration with external knowledge partners and

stakeholders such as Zadkine, Rotterdam Festivals, Cultuur Concreet, SKAR,

universities, knowledge partners, and the City of Rotterdam. With your experience in

Through research and the development of learning communities, you contribute to the growth of

Arts education in Rotterdam.

What do you bring to the table?

• University-level work and thinking

and strategic insight

• At least 5 years

experience in leading a team of professionals and facilitating

of an open, learning work environment

• Extensive experience with

quantitative and qualitative research, and making it accessible and

transferring knowledge

• An extensive network in

education and culture, ideally in Rotterdam

• Experience with the

linking theory and practice and building learning communities

• Excellent

communication skills, in both Dutch and English

What do we offer you?

• A challenging and

A self-directed position for 32 hours per week within an inspiring

organization

• A

one-year employment contract, with the possibility of a permanent position

• Salary in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement

Art Education, Scale 11 (up to €4,746 for a 36-hour workweek)

• Start date: February 1

2025

Do you recognize yourself in this description and are you

Ready to help shape the future of arts education in Rotterdam?

Please send your cover letter and resume by November 27 at the latest to info@kc-r.nl. The first round of talks will take place on December 9, 2024. For questions

Please contact Liesbeth Levy, Director of KCR, at l.levy@kc-r.nl

or 06-53384766.

For more information about KCR, visit www.kc-r.nl.

At KCR

We welcome everyone and believe in the power of diversity. We encourage

We encourage everyone to apply, regardless of your background,

gender identity, religious beliefs, or other personal characteristics. Together

we create a work environment where everyone feels at home and can

contribute to our mission.