Manager of Social Challenges & Positioning

As a member of our management team, you will work alongside the Executive Director and other managers to shape strategic policy, ensure financial stability, and achieve the organization’s goals. You will enthusiastically engage your team, clients, and (potential) partners in the policies and developments both within and outside FlevoMeer Library.

AsManager of Social Challenges and Positioning, youareresponsible for developing an engaging and substantively strong program, as well as for the positioning and promotion of FlevoMeer Library. You will lead meaningful service delivery across the four social challenges: Literate Society, Participation in the Information Society, Lifelong Development, and Community. You will develop, innovate, and implement cross-regional policies and work with your team to develop programs and activities that make an impact (from vision to action). In addition, you will be responsible for the positioning and promotion of FlevoMeer Library. 

A key focus of the role is to foster coherence among our social initiatives. In doing so, you will encourage collaboration between program and communications staff at our branch offices and within the team. The team consists of 17 colleagues, including advisors and program coordinators working on various initiatives, as well as communications experts.

What are you bringing?

• HBO+ level of work and thinking, with a degree in business administration, management, or a related field.
• Experience in a management position, preferably in the social sector. 
• Leadership experience in change management processes, with a focus on team building and talent development. 
• A demonstrable affinity with the social mission of FlevoMeer Library.
• Strategic and conceptual thinking skills. 
• The courage to make choices, set priorities, and seize opportunities.
• Analytical skills and numerical aptitude.
• A collaborative approach that leverages the expertise within your team.
• The ability to adapt and a proactive, solution-oriented attitude. 
• The ability to reflect on oneself and to encourage others to do the same. 
• You are available for 32–36 hours per week.

What do we offer?

• A work environment where lifelong learning is a priority.
• A salary ranging from a minimum of €4,629 to a maximum of €5,993 gross per month for a full-time 36-hour workweek, depending on experience and qualifications (the terms of employment are based on the Public Libraries Collective Bargaining Agreement).
• A year-end bonus of 4.5%. 
• Your own laptop, a phone allowance, and a library membership.
• A one-year employment contract with the intention of a long-term partnership.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.
• Hybrid work (depending on the job) and a work-from-home allowance. 
• A solid onboarding process and the opportunity to get to know the organization thoroughly. 

Interested?

We’d love to hear from you! For more information, please contact Mariken van Meer, Interim Manager for Social Challenges & Positioning, at06 30333104. Please send your cover letter and resume toinfo@flevomeerbibliotheek.nl by March 24.

The first interviews will be held on March 31, possibly followed by a second interview—which will include a case study—on April 8. If you’re selected to move forward, you’ll have the opportunity to meet the team.

Want to know more? 

Check out our website and read theLibrary Agreement 2024–2027

We are recruiting for this position both internally and externally. Solicitation in response to this job posting is not appreciated.