Member of the Council for Culture

Job Description: Member of the Council for Culture

The Council for Culture advises the government and parliament on arts, culture, and media policy. As of May 1, 2016, the Council consists of eight members, including the chair. Pursuant to Article 11, paragraph 3, of the Framework Act on Advisory Bodies, the Minister of Education, Culture, and Science (OCW) hereby announces that the position of member of the Council for Culture will become vacant effective April 1, 2023.

Members of the Council for Culture have access to:

• Extensive knowledge of and an affinity for the fields of culture and/or media, grounded in a broad social perspective;
• A broad perspective on cultural and/or media policy and the ability to communicate it;
• An independent, original, and/or authoritative contribution to the council’s field of activity;
• Understanding and knowledge of how institutions in the cultural and media sectors operate;
• General advisory skills (analytical skills, subject matter expertise, vision, reflective attitude, critical thinking, creativity, innovative thinking, policy sensitivity, independence, focus on collaboration).

The council aims to ensure balanced representation from different regions, demographic groups, age groups, and genders. To fill this position, the council is seeking a strong leader with in-depth knowledge of and a robust network within the media sector.

The Minister of Education, Culture, and Science is calling on qualified candidates to apply. Nominations of qualified candidates are also welcome.

The selection process is conducted by an independent appointment advisory committee that advises the minister on filling the vacancy. Appointments are made by the Crown upon the minister’s recommendation for a term of four years. It is expected that candidates will be able to devote an average of 2 to 3 days per month to this position.

The fixed salary is based on pay scale 16 of the Central Government Collective Bargaining Agreement.

In light of the Council for Culture’s independence, this position is incompatible with primary and secondary positions at public and commercial broadcasters and institutions that receive subsidies from the BIS. The Appointments Advisory Committee will review other primary and secondary positions for potential conflicts of interest or the appearance thereof.

For more information, please contact:

Kristel Baele, Chair of the Council for Culture / Jakob van der Waarden, Director of the Council for Culture

Phone: 070-310 66 86

Barbera Wolfensberger, Director-General for Culture and Media at the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science

Phone: 070-412-42-74, 070-412-21-46

 Ton de Leede, Group Advisor and Secretary at the Ministry of OCWPhone: 06-46849058 

Please express your interest via the link below by January 8, 2023, at the latest. https://resourcemanager-14887ea5046-14a52ae8674.secure.force.com/cxsreccxsSearchApply?positionId=a0t0800000DMiiH

The interviews will take place on February 15 and 16, 2023.