Regional Manager for Dronten, Zeewolde, and Lelystad

As a member of our management team, you will work alongside the executive director and other managers on strategic policy, financial health, and the implementation of annual plans. You will enthusiastically engage your team, clients, and (potential) partners in the policies and developments at FlevoMeer Library.

Asa regional manager, you are responsible for the development and continuity of the libraries in your area. Together with your teams, you ensure a welcoming and optimal service experience, both digitally and in person. You are the primary point of contact for (potential) local partners and clients. You ensure that customers and visitors feel welcome, providing personalized advice and targeted communication about the library’s services. 

A key focus of the role is maintaining contact and coordinating meetings with municipalities and (potential) local partners. In addition, you will foster collaboration between staff at the various branches and the Social Initiatives and Positioning team. The teams consist of 21–28 colleagues who work at the various branches as library staff, reading media consultants, or coordinators.

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 and entrepreneurial mindset, leveraging 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 Angenita de Jong-Oosterink, Regional Manager for Urk and Noordoostpolder, at 06 23738772. Please send your cover letter and resume toinfo@flevomeerbibliotheek.nl by March 18.

The first interviews will be held on March 25 (Lelystad) and March 31 (Dronten & Zeewolde), possibly followed by a second interview—including a case study—on April 10 (Lelystad) and April 7 (Dronten & Zeewolde). If you advance to the next round, you’ll have the opportunity to meet the team.

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