Regional Manager, West

MEE Samen is here for anyone who faces challenges due to a disability, such as a mild intellectual disability, autism, or acquired brain injury. And for the people around them. We support them in all areas of life. MEE Samen supports people with disabilities so that they can (re)gain control of their lives and participate in society. We do this, among other things, by strengthening people’s own strengths and their networks and by increasing their self-reliance.

We serve as an expert partner in the field of inclusion for municipalities and organizations. We make more possible by helping them operate in an inclusive manner and better organize society for people with disabilities. MEE Samen has extensive knowledge about recognizing and working with people with disabilities, such as mild intellectual disabilities (MID), autism (ASD), acquired brain injury (ABI), or a chronic illness.

What will you be doing?

The West Region covers the area from Almere to Nijkerk and Wageningen; previously, it was managed by a single manager. A (part-time) manager was recently appointed for the Almere area, and we are now looking for a manager for the second part of the region. This reorganization may be further refined. Operations in the West Region are carried out by various teams comprising a total of approximately 55 colleagues. In addition to consultants, the region also employs a contract manager, trainer, account manager, and project leader. Together with various partners in the region, you will work to ensure effective collaboration.

The teams are contracted through a procurement contract or grant. Municipalities are key partners in this regard. In addition, agreements are made with care administration offices under the Long-Term Care Act. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have a clear understanding of market opportunities. You are focused on continuity and innovation and are responsible for partnership agreements and successfully participating in bidding processes. You set the region’s budget and periodically report on your region’s results to the director.

As a regional manager, you look beyond your own region. You also think from an organization-wide perspective, as a member of the management team. You work closely with your colleagues in this team in an approachable manner. Key priorities for the Management Team in the coming period include managing relationships with existing clients, providing appropriate responses to questions from residents and municipalities, developing employee talent, and implementing market-oriented working practices. You ensure that work processes are aligned with one another and with the organization, communicate transparently, and involve employees in this process. You identify opportunities, trends, and evolving needs, propose potential new projects and services, and actively drive innovation. Internally, you contribute to the change processes underway, grounded in the pillars of a learning organization: responsibilities close to the work and the entrepreneurial spirit of the professionals.

Our key priorities for the coming period are: continuing to develop our services in a way that meets the needs of MEE’s client group; working with employees in your region to define responsibilities that are closely aligned with the workplace; and fostering a learning organization. All of this is aimed at building an inclusive society, which for MEE means:“Making participation possible.”

What kind of candidate are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced, proactive manager who is eager to take on the challenge of ensuring the success of the social sector’s transformation, working alongside residents, volunteers, professionals, and various partners. Ideally, you live in Flevoland.

What do you bring to the table?

• At least three years of experience as a program manager, preferably in a political-administrative setting
• Experience in supporting professionals based on trust. You have experience with and a vision for building a learning organization
• Knowledge of change management processes, management techniques, and business operations. You are able to manage within established frameworks while maintaining a keen eye for business operations and finance, and you have experience in implementing strategic human resources policies
• Knowledge of and affinity with MEE’s client group
• Knowledge and experience in the social sector, the Social Support Act (WMO), the Youth Act, the Participation Act, and the Long-Term Care Act (WLZ). You have a keen sense of the (politically) desirable solutions to societal problems
• Experience in social entrepreneurship, including managing relationships with local governments, applying for grants, entering into contracts, and “winning” bids.

What are your personal qualities?

• You have a good understanding of organizational dynamics, can adapt to different levels, and are able to build support.
• Ambitious and enterprising, you think in terms of opportunities and possibilities, always keeping the client in mind
• You communicate in a transparent, open, and clear manner; you see and hear the professionals you work with. You are clear, make realistic commitments, and follow through on them
• Eager to learn and reflective, with a healthy dose of life experience.

Where will you be working?

MEE Samen operates in Overijssel, Flevoland, Gelderland, and Drenthe. MEE Samen’s knowledge and experience provide significant added value for organizations in the healthcare chain. MEE supports organizations by promoting expertise, coordinating integrated care, and leveraging knowledge of care partners. This enables MEE to quickly refer clients to the appropriate support. MEE provides independent client support within municipalities and acts as an expert partner. With this expertise, years of experience in strengthening personal resilience and networks are translated into innovative solutions for municipalities, the business community, and the nonprofit sector. This is done within the WMO and WLZ frameworks and for professionals and organizations in sectors such as government, public safety and justice, housing, healthcare and welfare, education, employment, and transportation. Watch our corporate video.

What does MEE offer?

Working at MEE Samen means working in a supportive environment with professional and dedicated colleagues. An attractive benefits package: FWG 65 (Collective Labor Agreement for Disability Care) for a 32- to 36-hour workweek (min. €4,185, max. €6,320 gross per month based on full-time employment). Flexible working hours, excellent benefits, an end-of-year bonus, a bicycle plan, and group health insurance. In addition to the primary and secondary employment conditions, MEE Samen offers opportunities for personal development. An initial one-year contract is offered, with the prospect of permanent employment.

Would you like to comment?

MEE samen is working with the executive search firm Colourful People for its recruitment and selection process. Are you interested in this position? If so, please apply for this job opening via the Colourful People website. For more information about the organization and the position, please contact Monique Spaansen, a partner at Colourful People (M.Spaansen@colourfulpeople.nl). You can express your interest by submitting a cover letter and resume by March 22via the Colourful People website. Interviews with the selection committee are scheduled for the second and third weeks of April, with the goal of having the candidate start as soon as possible.