Chair of the Supervisory Board

About Musis & Arnhem City Theater

The Musis & Stadstheater Arnhem Foundation is the home of the performing arts and the cultural heart of Arnhem. We are a driving force for culture in Arnhem and the surrounding area. Every year, 180,000 guests visit us, and we host around 600 concerts, performances, and events. We offer classical music, theater, pop, dance, cabaret, variety shows, and dance performances. We also provide space for educational and social projects. Musis is also the premier venue for conferences, corporate events, and gatherings. The Stadstheater has been closed since fall 2023 for extensive renovations. In the coming years, we will therefore be programming extensively at Musis as well as at other venues throughout the city.

The Musis & Stadstheater Arnhem Foundation plays a vital role as a cornerstone of Arnhem’s cultural landscape. Research shows that Arnhem stands out because its creative and cultural sectors are experiencing above-average growth and are strong across the entire spectrum of the sector. The Musis & Stadstheater Arnhem Foundation contributes significantly to this cultural profile, the diversity, and the above-average growth of the cultural sector. In this way, the Musis & Stadstheater Arnhem Foundation connects with the city, the region, and the country, and stimulates the business climate, socio-cultural development, and quality of life in Arnhem.

The Supervisory Board

The Supervisory Board consists of six independent and knowledgeable individuals who oversee the management’s policies and the general affairs of the organization. We strive for a diverse and inclusive Supervisory Board in which individuals with different backgrounds are represented, reflecting administrative, political, financial, entrepreneurial, cultural, and legal backgrounds. In addition, we strive for a balanced and diverse composition in terms of age, culture, ethnicity, gender, and religion.

The members of the Supervisory Board share collective responsibility and have specific portfolios: chair, audit committee, or compensation committee. The Supervisory Board meets at least six times a year, and the chair attends key events. The Supervisory Board evaluates its own performance at least once a year during a closed-door meeting. Once every three years, this meeting takes place under external guidance. Members of the Supervisory Board are appointed for a term of no more than four years, with a one-time option for reappointment for a second term. In accordance with the provisions of the retirement schedule, the Supervisory Board is seeking a new chairperson effective August 1, 2024.

Profile

For the position of Chair of the Supervisory Board, we are specifically looking for a candidate who can inspire the Supervisory Board as a unifying figure—someone whose administrative experience at the national level makes them a valuable partner for the Executive Director, and who, in the role of Chair, can effectively maintain relationships with the stakeholders of the Musis & Stadstheater Arnhem Foundation.

What should you bring?

• Extensive national administrative and/or management experience and skills;
• Substantial experience as a chairperson and/or supervisor;
• A nationwide network and, preferably, knowledge of the cultural network in the eastern Netherlands;
• A keen interest in the performing arts;
• An understanding of the role of the Supervisory Board as outlined in the Cultural Governance Code
• The ability to act as a unifying force within the Supervisory Board, while maintaining authority;
• A curious and open-minded attitude, with an appreciation for others’ and sometimes differing opinions;
• An independent and principled attitude;
• Sufficient time and dedication to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the chairperson.

We offer:

• Involvement in a dynamic organization focused on the future and committed to playing a central role in society;
• An inspiring environment in which the Board of Trustees advises the Executive Director and discusses current issues with him or her;
• Compensation that complies with the Cultural Governance Code and the regulationsgoverning Public Benefit Organizations (ANBI).

The compensation for the work performed by the Chair of the Supervisory Board is €3,500 per year. In addition, any travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Procedure

The organization is being assisted in this process by the executive search firm Colourful People. For more information about this position, please call Winfred Voordendag, senior partner at Colourful People, at 06-28284706.

Please express your interest by submitting your cover letter and resume via the Colourful People website no later than Friday, June 24. Interviews will be held on Monday, July 8, in the afternoon. A reference check is part of the hiring process.

Start date as soon as possible, with a target date of September 1, 2024.