Strategic Advisor

Everyone joins in

“Everyone Participates” is the title of our corporate strategy. Wooncompas is a socially responsible and innovative housing association serving Ridderkerk, Barendrecht, Albrandswaard, and Rotterdam. We operate based on our core values ofbeing people-oriented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial, and we are committed every day to providing affordable, sustainable, and future-proof housing. In doing so, we leverage the strength of our networks and the creativity of our employees to find solutions to the major challenges we face. At Wooncompas, housing is about more than just a home. We build strong neighborhoods where people feel at home, feel connected to others, and can use their talents to benefit their community. In this way, we create space for a community where everyone counts—and participates. 

Our goals

• 
  ’s Real Estate Plan Over the next ten years, we aim to significantly expand our housing stock and make it more sustainable: 3,500 new homes, 2,000 of which will be in Rotterdam-Zuid. This growth goes hand in hand with our social mission: strengthening neighborhoods, improving quality of life, and creating future-proof homes. In doing so, we look beyond construction alone. We make strategic choices about where and how we develop, invest in circular construction and energy-efficient solutions, and tackle climate challenges such as heat stress and flooding. In this way, we ensure that every investment contributes to strong, healthy, and sustainable communities.
• Breaking Through Society and Systems
  We operate in a complex environment marked by growing inequality, pressure on quality of life, and often rigid regulations. Polarization in society calls for strategic choices that take diverse interests and perspectives into account. Our ambition is to put people and communities at the center and to transform or break through restrictive systems. This requires strategic insight into how policies and regulations work, the smart use of leeway within laws and regulations, and the building of strong coalitions with municipalities, healthcare and social services providers, and other partners. The role of the strategist is crucial here: connecting the organization’s internal and external worlds to create solutions that truly make a difference for the people who live there.
• Organizational Development
  Perhaps the biggest change lies within our own organization. We are shifting from a top-down approach to one that fosters greater ownership and initiative at all levels. We also aim to integrate the capabilities of data and AI into all our processes. This requires room for new ideas, but also clear decision-making, so that we stay on our strategic course and make a real impact.

The Role of Strategic Advisor

The role of Strategic Advisor is a new one at Wooncompas and offers the opportunity to help shape this position. You will serve as a strategic sparring partner for the CEO and the executive team, with a clear focus on the human side of public housing. You will focus on social challenges, policy, and engagement with partners and stakeholders—on the impact of our work on people and communities. 

What will you be doing?

• Establishing a strategic framework:You translate the corporate strategy into concrete strategic themes, programs, and frameworks. You monitor progress and identify developments that require strategic adjustments.
• Connecting the Inside and Outside:You operate both internally and externally. Internally, you align strategic plans with the organization and ensure that colleagues’ ideas are given a voice. In doing so, you take a holistic view of the organization’s development and support the shift toward greater ownership and collaboration. Externally, you represent Wooncompas in strategic discussions with municipalities, fellow housing associations, healthcare institutions, and other partners.
• Creativity and innovation:You bring fresh perspectives to the table and aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo. You have an eye for opportunities and are able to devise creative, innovative, and realistic solutions to complex challenges.
• High-level stakeholder management:You navigate administrative and politically sensitive environments with ease, particularly in municipalities like Rotterdam, where the landscape is complex and dynamic.

In all of these tasks, you will work closely with the board and management.

Who are you?

Knowledge and experience

• Experience in a strategic advisory role in a complex environment, preferably in or related to public housing or the social sector.
• Understanding of and familiarity with the social housing sector, including laws and regulations.
• Demonstrable experience in strategic stakeholder management, intergovernmental cooperation, and networking at the political and administrative level.

Personality and skills

• Connective and people-oriented:You connect easily with others, are a good listener, and know how to engage people at all levels.
• Political and administrative sensitivity:You have a good sense of where there is room for maneuver and where the boundaries lie in a highly regulated sector.
• Creative and innovative:You come up with ideas that think outside the box, without losing sight of reality.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills:You can quickly get to the heart of complex issues and translate them into concrete recommendations and frameworks.
• Results-oriented and entrepreneurial: Youknow how to turn a vision into concrete plans and actions, and you monitor progress and impact.
• Independent yet a team player:You work independently, but at the same time you are focused on collaboration and help strengthen the organization.

What do we offer?

• The opportunity to shape this new strategic role yourself and make a real difference in public housing issues.
• Work in a socially responsible organization with short lines of communication and dedicated colleagues.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A competitive salary (up to €8,393 for full-time employment) and excellent benefits in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement for Housing Services.

Are you interested?

Wooncompas is being assisted by Colourful People in this process. If you are interested in this exciting role, please apply no later than October 10 Please send your resume and cover letter via the application form on the website.

If you have any questions, please contact Hatice Türkmen, senior partner at Colourful People, at h.turkmen@colourfulpeople.nl or 06 46 08 12 32.

The preliminary interviews will take place on October 15 and 16 (online), and the final interviews at Wooncompas are scheduled for early November.