Manager

And… of course, we also have a large collection of books for those who want to escape into another world or learn something new. Relax, meet people, grow, and discover—that’s what the Library is all about!

Due to the departure of our current manager, we are looking for a:

Manager

32 hours per week

Work

• Together with your fellow manager and the executive director, you will form the management team of the Eemland Library. In this role, you will share responsibility for the comprehensive development of the organization’s strategic policy.
• You manage the process and objectives using the OGSM method.
• You play a key role in translating societal trends into organizational development.
• You will have overall responsibility for and provide direct supervision of the Public Services Department. You will provide coaching-style leadership, including to the team leaders at the library branches. 
• You will establish a link between the library’s development and local and regional goals. You will successfully engage local governments and other stakeholders within and outside the cultural sector in the development of the Eemland Library. 
• As a member of the management team, you will serve as the strategic lead for one of the program lines outlined in our long-term policy. You will translate your clear vision of social and organizational developments into this program line.
• You analyze organization-wide work processes and launch initiatives to modernize them so that they optimally support innovation in service delivery.
• You actively seek out additional sources of funding (project grants, foundations, sponsorships) and are ultimately responsible for applying for and accounting for them.
• You will drive and facilitate desired change processes and create momentum within the organization.

We are looking for a colleague who

• Dares to lead the way in our journey toward becoming an excellent and ambitious organization.
• is attentive to the needs and interests both within and outside the organization.
• Possesses political and organizational sensitivity and can build connections where necessary and appropriate.
• Develops a vision and communicates it in a convincing and steadfast manner, while also inspiring enthusiasm and motivation.
• Is passionate about and has experience in designing and facilitating change processes.
• A coaching and results-oriented leadership style involves: the ability to delegate, trust in employees’ knowledge, skills, and potential for growth, and a focus on results.
• Has a strong understanding of finance and numbers, maintains a clear overview, and understands how project grants work.
• Is familiar with or has an affinity for the field of education.

We offer

A challenging and varied position in a rapidly evolving organization. The terms of employment are in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement for Public Libraries and depend on your knowledge and work experience. The position is classified in pay grade 12. The salary range is between €5,216 and €6,323 for a 36-hour workweek. This does not include vacation pay and a year-end bonus, employer contributions toward health insurance, 5 weeks of vacation, a bicycle plan, a contribution toward a gym membership, and, of course, a library membership!

Want to know more?

Please contact Erno de Groot, Managing Director, at 06-15941625.

Interested in applying?

Everyone is different, and it is precisely these differences that help us become an even better library. That is why we are curious to learn more about who you are and what you bring to this role. Please email this by March 13 to hr@bibliotheekeemland.nl

The first interviews will take place on March 15, 2023. A leadership assessment may be part of the application process.

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