Chairperson

In a short period of time, we have grown into a well-known and respected player in the cultural and creative sector. Fellow organizations, professionals, and service providers view us as a reliable partner that facilitates dialogue and delivers results. The recognition we received on January 1, 2025, with our inclusion in the Basic Cultural Infrastructure (BIS), confirms this position.

The board is seeking a new chairperson, effective January 1, 2026, who can help shape the next phase of our development through their ability to bring people together and their strong leadership skills. 

This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference for creators, artists, and creative professionals, and to help build a more sustainable labor market. As chair of Platform ACCT, you will contribute to the long-term strengthening of the labor market and the financial security of workers in the cultural and creative sectors.

The assignment

The chairperson is taking the helm at a pivotal moment. The ACCT platform is firmly established, but the coming years will require consolidation and renewal:

• further development of the board, the long-term vision, and the agenda;
• further strengthening sectoral dialogue and promoting consensus-based agreements;
• promoting the structural embedding of fair pay and fair practices in the sector;
• expanding our role as a knowledge and networking organization;
• guiding the transition of a young organization into a mature BIS institution;
• thinking ahead about the supporting role of Platform ACCT after 2029, when the current BIS funding expires.

The board consists of representatives of employees, employers/clients, and partners, along with an independent chairperson. The chairperson plays a key role: creating space for different perspectives and ensuring that the focus remains on the goals of Platform ACCT. 

This is a role for someone who thrives on leading processes where diverse interests converge. For someone who finds it both exciting and rewarding to help stakeholders rise above their own positions and forge a shared agenda. And for those who enjoy chairing a dynamic board within an organization that delivers results and will have a significant impact on the future of the sector in the coming years. The 2025 Annual Plan and the 2024 Annual Report can be found here. 

Who are we looking for?

The chairperson we are looking for:

• has extensive administrative or supervisory experience, preferably including experience as a chairperson;
• is able to navigate complex governance issues with tact and clarity;
• possesses political and administrative acumen and can navigate effectively between different sectors, government agencies, and organizations;
• brings together parties with differing interests and ensures that everyone stays on the same page;
• communicates smoothly, with a sense of perspective and humor;
• has experience in the cultural and creative sector, or another sector with similar dynamics (labor market, healthcare, education, public sector).
• has an affinity for the cultural and creative sector. 

Knowledge of labor market issues and/or experience with social partners is an asset but not required. Independence is essential: the chairperson has no current ties to worker or employer organizations or interest groups in the sector. 

What do we offer?

• A role in which you make a meaningful contribution to the future of workers in the cultural and creative sectors.
• A board committed to continuously improving its effectiveness and collaboration, and a professional, dynamic agency that works every day to fulfill its mission.
• Compensation that is commensurate with the nature of the work and the industry. 

Leisure activities

The position requires an average of one day per month. The board meets approximately 6 to 7 times a year. The chairperson prepares the meetings together with the director and the board secretary and represents Platform ACCT at relevant gatherings. The chairperson also leads the Participants’ Council: an advisory body composed of representatives from the field that advises the board and the director on the substantive direction and activities of Platform ACCT. 

Procedure

Platform ACCT is being assisted in this process by Colourful People. If you have any questions about the position or the application process, please contact Jantien Plooij atj.plooij@colourfulpeople.nlor 06-17703534. You can upload your cover letter and resume by October 26, 2025, using the “Apply” button on this page. A confirmation email will follow upon receipt. If you do not receive this email, please contact Jantien. 

Schedule

The preliminary interviews will take place online during the week of October 27–31. The introductory interviews with the selection committee will take place on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. We kindly ask you to save the date. 

Recruitment agencies are asked to refrain from contacting us regarding this job opening.