Member of the Supervisory Board & Audit Committee

The board consists of a Director of Policy and a Director of Operations, and they work closely together

in collaboration with the Supervisory Board. The Supervisory Board oversees the independent and social

represents Milieu Centraal and serves as a strategic advisor to the executive board. The Board

The Supervisory Board consists of six members, some of whom will be phased out over the coming year

step down in accordance with the retirement schedule (due to the expiration of their second term). This

provides an opportunity to review and strengthen the composition of the board. 

What will you be doing? 

• Monitor the financial health and continuity of Milieu Centraal. 
• Serving on the Audit Committee. 
• To serve as a sounding board and sparring partner for the board on various topics related to the

  business operations, such as finance, business continuity, digital transformation, and the use of

  the use of AI in internal and external business processes.

• Contributing ideas on the strategic direction and the impact of financial decisions. Contributing ideas

  on risk diversification, such as securing alternative sources of financing. 

What should you bring?*

• Financial and/or economic background and experience in finance and business administration

  processes at the strategic level.

• Knowledge and experience with AI and digital transformation for the benefit of

  consumer communications, data analysis, marketing, and/or project management.

• The knowledge and experience needed to serve as a regulatory interlocutor on risk and conduct.
• Knowledge and experience in the management and/or finances of a medium-sized or large foundation.
• Knowledge and experience in the field of government grants and alternative

  funding options, such as fundraising, impact financing, and strategic

  partnerships.

• Can serve as a critical sounding board on agile growth.
• Knowledge of governance (processes). 

* Research shows that some people tend to apply only when they meet (almost) all the criteria. At

there is room for growth here. So if this job opening appeals to you and you think you’re a good fit,

Even if you don't meet all of our requirements, please send us your application anyway—we'd love to receive it! 

Who are we?

Milieu Centraal is the leading independent knowledge center for sustainable living in the Netherlands. The

The foundation provides consumers with practical and reliable advice on sustainable choices, ranging from

energy and mobility to circular consumption. With a team of approximately 80 intrinsically motivated

Through its staff, Milieu Centraal collaborates with government agencies, businesses, and civil society organizations

organizations to encourage lasting behavioral change. The organization is largely

funded by various government agencies. Read more here about who we are and what we do.

Milieu Centraal aims to have a Board of Supervisors that is diverse in terms of expertise, background, and

personality styles. Specifically, we are looking for a 50/50 male-female split and a

broad representation of social backgrounds. To ensure diversity within the Board of

To promote diversity, preference is given to a female candidate when candidates are equally qualified

candidate. 

Time commitment and compensation

• The Supervisory Board meets four to five times a year in Utrecht.
• Attend four Audit Committee meetings per year.
• Occasional participation in representative meetings.
• Preparation and communication via email.
• The salary for this position is €5,141 per year and a

  travel allowance. 

Apply

Please email your application to the executive secretary of Milieu Centraal by June 23

(karen.barnhoorn@milieucentraal.nl). The first round of talks will take place in weeks 27 and 28. 

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact:

• Henk Schravemade, Chair of the Audit Committee, 06-28713961
• Hugo Houppermans, member of the Compensation Committee, 06-55744771