Chair of its Supervisory Board

We call three theaters in The Hague home: the Koninklijke Schouwburg, Theater aan het Spui, and Zaal 3. These theaters are nestled among palaces, government ministries, and working-class neighborhoods. In our venues, we commemorate our shared past and celebrate the festivities that bring us together. The National Theater prioritizes accessibility. HNTonbeperkt does everything in its power to ensure that a disability, whether visible or invisible, is not a barrier to coming to the theater. We present our own productions, but we also provide a stage for companies and creators from across the country: from cabaret to drama, from dance to theater lectures.

The Supervisory Board

The National Theater is a foundation governed by a Supervisory Board. The National Theater’s strategic direction is set and its day-to-day management is handled by a four-member executive team, two of whom also serve on the board of directors. The National Theater’s Supervisory Board oversees the policies of the board of directors and executive team, as well as the organization’s general operations and finances. Furthermore, the Supervisory Board serves as a sounding board and advisor—a relationship based on mutual trust and respect. The Supervisory Board, which currently consists of six members, is balanced in its composition and is characterized by a mix of members with diverse social backgrounds, expertise, and disciplines. The Supervisory Board sets its agenda and priorities in consultation with the management and conducts critical (self-)evaluation.

The Supervisory Board is seeking a new member who can also serve as chair. A profile is provided below.

Profile

• An affinity with the cultural sector and, in particular, the mission of Het Nationale Theater.
• Administrative and/or supervisory experience in a complex social environment.
• Knowledge of and experience with stakeholders in and around the theater sector, particularly in political administration and/or state and local governments.
• A network in the political and administrative sphere and a willingness to leverage it in the interest of Het Nationale Theater is a plus.
• Has a relevant network in The Hague and throughout the country.
• A good balance between active involvement and administrative detachment.
• Be willing to work collaboratively within the team in the role of chairperson.
• An independent and critical attitude toward the other members of the Supervisory Board and the management, while remaining mindful of his or her role as guardian of the oversight process.

Once a year, the chairperson, together with a member of the Supervisory Board, conducts a performance review with each of the board members and executive officers, and holds a meeting with the works council once a year. In addition, the chairperson is a member of the compensation committee.

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The Supervisory Board meets at least four times a year, and as often as necessary due to specific circumstances. The chairperson prepares for the meeting with the board. The presence of the chairperson and members of the Supervisory Board at specific performances and events is appreciated. Members of the Supervisory Board are appointed for a term of three years and may be reappointed for a maximum of two terms.

Reimbursement

The Supervisory Board does not receive any compensation for its work. The National Theater operates in accordance with the Code of Governance for the Arts, the Fair Practice Code, and the Code of Cultural Diversity.

Comments

Please send your resume and cover letter to RVTvacature@hnt.nl by November 1 at the latest.

If you have any questions, please contact the Executive Secretariat at directiesecretariaat@hnt.nl or 088-3565357.