Member of the Board of Supervisors

Woonplus Schiedam

Stichting Woonplus Schiedam, with approximately 12,000 units, is Schiedam’s leading housing association. In a rapidly changing world, we are pursuing our ambitions with renewed energy and a keen eye. Inspired by Schiedam’s fresh housing vision, “Growth as an opportunity for the city,” we are doing everything we can to offer Schiedam residents—especially those with limited purchasing power—a home in livable, diverse, and sustainable neighborhoods. We adapt as flexibly as possible to our tenants’ wishes, optimize our real estate portfolio, and introduce smart programs such as the senior housing transition program. But above all, we are there for every tenant on a personal level: we look along with you, think along with you, and step in where needed. Woonplus’s promise is clear and sincere: “We live with you.”

Challenges for Woonplus Schiedam in the coming years:

• Affordability: A critical issue, especially in public housing, where rents can rise due to renovations and new construction projects.
• Renovation and sustainability: Essential for ensuring the quality and safety of existing homes, but with the risk of higher rents posing a challenge for tenants with limited incomes.
• New construction: Essential to meeting the growing demand for housing. This requires a focus on affordability and diversity in the housing supply to promote an inclusive society.

What do you bring to the table as a new board member?

You are a passionate supervisor with a deep understanding of the overall functioning of the housing and real estate market. With a keen eye, you can effectively evaluate investment decisions. You have an innovative perspective on construction and housing issues and are familiar with sustainability options. You weigh interests decisively and with balance. You approach matters critically but remain approachable. Although you do not need to have extensive experience as a board member, you do bring a strong and refreshing perspective based on your (administrative) experience. Knowledge of the region is desirable but not required.

It is also important that you:

• Have an interest in rental properties and/or tenants (and tenant interests).
• You have an affinity for and experience with social housing.
• Understands the importance of setting and monitoring goals.
• Understands how organizations function.
• Have the ability to assess the quality and professionalism of the board.
• Clearly communicate what matters to you and what you stand for.
• You have an eye for the community and the social environment of Woonplus.
• Have no personal or conflicting interest with Woonplus.
• You are available and have enough time to perform the job.

Responsibilities:

• Actively contribute to discussions and decision-making within the Board of Supervisors.
• Maintain a strong relationship with HOW, the Woonplus Tenants' Association, and serve as their primary point of contact on the board.
• Oversee the housing association’s strategic direction, with a particular focus on the interests of the tenants.

The Board of Supervisors: 

Woonplus is led by an executive director. The Supervisory Board, which oversees the foundation’s operations, consists of five members. Due to the departure of one of the members, a vacancy has arisen. As a member of the Supervisory Board, you are indispensable to the foundation. Together with four other members, two of whom are nominated by the Woonplus Tenants’ Interest Organization (HOW), you will help steer the organization’s course and vision.

Diversity: In light of our diversity policy and the composition of the Supervisory Board, candidates with a bicultural or non-Western background are strongly encouraged to apply.

This profile outlines the requirements for members of the Supervisory Board at Woonplus Schiedam, focusing on a broad range of competencies and a diversity of backgrounds to ensure effective oversight and guidance within the organization.

There must be no conflict of interest arising from the day-to-day activities of the members of the Supervisory Board or from any other source.

Compensation and availability: Thisposition is compensated in accordance with VTW standards. The Supervisory Board meets 6 to 8 times a year for its regular meetings. In addition, there will be a number of other meetings and/or activities at which attendance is required.

Interested?

Woonplus Schiedam is being assisted in this process by the executive search firm Colourful People. For more information about the position and the application process, please contact Hatice Türkmen, a partner at Colourful People (06-46081232).

If you are interested, please apply via our website by submitting a cover letter and resume by March 7.

The preliminary interviews are scheduled for March 11 and 12 (online via Teams)

The interviews at Woonplus Schiedam will take place in late March and early April