Verbindion Nieuwegein aims to promote sports, physical activity, and swimming instruction in the municipality of Nieuwegein. It fulfills this mission by operating the Merwestein Sports and Events Complex and serving as the employer of neighborhood sports coaches through SportID Nieuwegein. In this way, Verbindion contributes to the vitality of Nieuwegein’s community. To ensure this mission can be effectively fulfilled in the future, the revitalization of the Merwestein building—a project costing approximately 50 million euros—will begin at the end of 2023. For more information about the organization and a more detailed profile, please visit this link.
Verbindion is seeking a member of the Supervisory Board
Profile: Real Estate and Project Management
Board of Directors
Verbindion is led by a managing director. The Supervisory Board oversees the functioning of the entire organization, including the continuity of operations, strategic objectives, and the social and commercial performance of Verbindion. In addition, the Supervisory Board serves as a strategic sparring partner and acts as the employer of the managing director. The Supervisory Board currently consists of three members, each with their own area of focus. Due to the upcoming renovation/revitalization, the Supervisory Board will be temporarily expanded to four members for the next four years. A possible extension of thisfourth position is not ruled out but will be considered in due course.
Who are we looking for?
The new board member we are seeking specializes in real estate and project management. For this position, we are looking for a candidate who:
- Has knowledge and experience in real estate development and social real estate management, preferably in the sports and/or swimming pool industry;
- Has experience in the operation, redevelopment, and construction of real estate;
- Has experience in making investment decisions and can objectively assess business projects in terms of financial feasibility and risks;
- Has experience with construction supervision, construction cost estimates, construction contracts, and managing contractors.
- A good discussion partner and sounding board for the board regarding the complex revitalization project set to begin in 2023;
- Is up to date on new developments in the construction industry and has knowledge of sustainability and innovative construction projects (preferred).
General requirements:
- extensive administrative and/or management experience;
- be able to distinguish between the duties and roles of the supervisory board and the CEO/director;
- the ability to perform advisory and supervisory roles as part of a team;
- assess and evaluate policies;
- the ability and willingness to effectively serve as a sounding board for the director/administrator;
- integrity, a sense of responsibility, and independence; the supervisor must not have any interests in the organization or be subject to a conflict of interest due to other positions held;
- sufficient availability to perform the job adequately, given the time commitment required.
Required qualifications:
- reliable;
- empathy;
- strong analytical skills;
- decisive/steadfast;
- connector;
- ability to reflect;
- entrepreneurship;
- social (environmental) sensitivity.
Articles of Incorporation and Term
The Supervisory Board operates in accordance with “the Governance Code,” which sets forth the principles and specific provisions that the relevant parties must observe. These provisions are set forth in the bylaws accompanying the organization’s articles of incorporation.
Meetings
At least six meetings are held annually between the Supervisory Board and the managing director. The Supervisory Board also meets with the shareholder (the municipality of Nieuwegein) at least twice a year. During these meetings, the Supervisory Board monitors the policy decisions that the management makes and/or intends to make. Due to the upcoming revitalization of the real estate and the area development, the new supervisory board member to be recruited will be called upon more frequently to serve as a sounding board for the managing director. This means that contact may be sought with this supervisory board member more often than during the formal consultation meetings.
Procedure
Verbindion is being advised in this process by the executive search firm Colourful People. For more information about the Supervisory Board position, please contact Melek Usta at Colourful People. She can be reached at 06-20424347 or via m.usta@colourfulpeople.nl.Important dates:
- Please submit your application by April 28, 2023, via the Colourful People website.
- The interviews with the Verbindion selection committee will take place on Monday, May 22, 2023, starting at 5:30 p.m.
