Department Manager Fit & Fun East Twente and Enschede | 32 hours

The Fit and Fun Department Manager is responsible for preparing, coordinating, and realizing events and activities of the Fit and Fun label within their own region. The Fit and Fun Department Manager is responsible for achieving the established objectives in various policy areas such as pedagogy, finance, personnel matters, and in external collaboration with education and other partners.

1. Developing events and activities You monitor developments and needs in the market and translate these into new opportunities for Fit & Fun. You develop and innovate events and activities within the region, in line with the policy and the concept of Fit & Fun. You monitor quality through good preparation, evaluation, and assurance.

2. Coordinating events and activities You coordinate the execution of events and activities and ensure an efficient deployment of employees, materials, and resources. You monitor progress and quality, act as the point of contact for the region, and adjust where necessary.

3. Implementing and monitoring policy You translate the organizational and regional policy, the pedagogical vision, and the concept of Fit & Fun into daily practice. You ensure that policy and working methods are properly implemented, executed, and secured within the department.

4. Managing and developing employees You lead employees, coach and motivate them, and stimulate ownership and development. You ensure a safe and inspiring working environment, provide feedback, and adjust where necessary. You are also responsible for appropriate staffing, absenteeism management, and the functioning of the team.

5. Building and maintaining networks You build and maintain a regional network of internal and external collaboration partners. You identify commercial opportunities, initiate new collaborations, and strengthen the visibility and position of Fit & Fun in the region. You maintain existing contacts and utilize opportunities for expansion and innovation.

6. Coordinating business operations You are responsible for the business operations and exploitation of the department, with support from the regional staff. You identify developments, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement and translate these into concrete actions and plans. You monitor efficient business operations and the pedagogical quality of the department.

You are an entrepreneurial and result-oriented manager who sees and utilizes opportunities. You have a commercial eye, take initiative, and know how to connect new relationships to Fit & Fun. You are self-assured, possess persuasiveness, and know how to provide direction in a natural way, even when conversations or situations become complex.

You work in a structured and planned manner, set priorities easily, and maintain an overview. You know how to connect people and processes and ensure that agreements are met and results are achieved. You are clear in your expectations, address employees where necessary, and simultaneously keep an eye on their development and job satisfaction.

You bring connecting leadership and know how to collaborate well and connect with different personalities and qualities. You have an affinity with pedagogy and the quality of the offering. With this, together with your fellow department manager, you form a strong and complementary duo, in which you complement and strengthen each other and build together on the further development of Fit & Fun in the regions.

This is what you bring:

We are innovators with a dream. A child who grows up to be a strong adult makes our world more beautiful. That is why we have only one goal: the optimal growth and flourishing of every child. We are open to differences, are curious about each other, and learn something new every day. In this way, we offer children a safe foundation to flourish into strong adults. You can help with that. With your passion, insights, and your heart for children. Because you count!

Meaningful work at a social provider of childcare. Our organization stands for quality, reliability, resilience, and resourcefulness. In addition to a professional team in which you can make a difference, we offer:

• Attention to your own development and growth as a person and a professional.
• A salary in Scale 10, CAO Kinderopvang, between € 3952,- and € 5375,- gross per month based on a 36-hour work week.
• Hybrid working. You will receive a home office allowance of € 2.45 per day from us.
• Year-end bonus (8%) and a decent travel allowance.
• Discounts on various outings and products, see here.
• Access to your own JijTelt-shop, where you can use your points to choose from all kinds of handy or beautiful treats.
• A thorough and, above all, fun induction program. Including a super cool "Welcome Day" to welcome you as a new colleague within our organization.

And of course the loveliest colleagues!

You count!

We would love to get to know you. Because your talent counts! What gives you energy, what are you good at, and what are your (work) wishes and ambitions? We would love to discuss that. Do you have questions? Call Claudia at 06 10 55 12 28. You can respond until November 15 via the application button.
The interviews will take place at the end of November.

Response Upon receipt of your application, you will automatically receive a confirmation. After the vacancy closes, we will contact you regarding the next steps.

First selection After November 15, our recruiter will contact you by telephone. During this conversation, we will discuss your motivation, your background, and the position. Is there a good match? Then we will invite you for the interview rounds.

First interview The first interview consists of two parts. We look at your substantive suitability for the position and investigate whether there is a good personal and organizational match.

Second interview In the second interview, we delve into your leadership style, management skills, and strategic capacity. You will also receive a practical assignment, and there will be plenty of room to ask questions.

Third interview In the final interview, we discuss the employment conditions and take the time to align mutual expectations.

You Count! Your supervisor will keep in contact with you, and we will arrange the administrative details digitally. Your buddy will show you the ropes within Humankind. A very warm welcome! Because at Humankind, it applies: You Count!