Coordinator Development of Housing Programme

Project overview

The Municipality of Waalwijk is looking for a Coordinator for the development of the housing programme.

The position

The challenges in the field of housing are significant. Both nationally and locally, the housing shortage is one of the largest and most urgent issues. The new coalition agreement sets ambitious goals for housing policy. Furthermore, the "Wet versterking regie volkshuisvesting" (Housing Regulation Strengthening Act) largely came into effect on July 1st. Parts of this law require municipalities to develop a housing programme and to include urgency in the housing ordinance. Taking on these tasks also requires considerable effort.

For all activities in the field of housing, collaboration with colleagues from the spatial domain, as well as the social domain, is important. Additionally, good cooperation with the housing corporation is essential. Knowledge of national developments, relevant legislation, and procedures is a crucial prerequisite for effectively carrying out the tasks. Specifically, the following tasks are involved:

About the company

Do you want to help build a stronger municipality? At Team Waalwijk, they believe in the power of collaboration. As a team, they work towards a beautiful, liveable, and future-proof city. By joining forces, they make a real difference. Whether it's finding solutions for complex issues or creating opportunities for their residents, they stand as one team ready for Waalwijk. With commitment and team spirit, they build the future together.

What you bring

Who are you?

You are flexible, open, and transparent. We make agreements together about where and when you work. And you take responsibility for the freedom you are given. You seize ideas and initiatives you encounter. In doing so, you always consider the importance for our organization and our residents. By working from our hearts and intentions, we work as a team to improve our services. We keep a cool head, and there is room for a laugh.

What do you bring?

Offer

You will work with a team of enthusiastic colleagues within the spatial domain and can count on a good work-life balance. We reward your commitment and performance with an attractive salary and appealing extras. Our employment conditions at a glance:

• Taking a coordinating role in the process of creating an integral and executable housing programme for the municipality of Waalwijk, including planning, participation/coordination, administrative decision-making, and connection with relevant municipal policy areas.
• Shaping the content of the housing programme for the municipality of Waalwijk together with the housing policy officers.
• Contributing to the development of the implementation programme for the local housing vision and its implementation in the Housing Programme.
• You have a completed HBO or WO education, preferably in urban planning, social geography, public administration, spatial planning, or real estate.
• You have at least 5 years of demonstrable work experience in the field of housing policy.
• You have experience with the development and implementation of a housing vision, housing programme, or a comparable strategic housing product.
• You have current knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, including at least the "Wet versterking regie volkshuisvesting", "Woningwet" (Housing Act), and "Omgevingswet" (Environment and Planning Act) and their impact on municipal housing policy.
• You have experience with administrative advisory services and writing clear, legally and policy-consistent regulations, college and council proposals.
• You have strong communication skills, are politically and administratively sensitive, and can connect different interests.
• Competitive fixed salary, depending on knowledge and experience;
• 25 vacation days and 8.33% holiday allowance;
• 7.55% 13th-month payment;
• Travel expenses reimbursement or lease car;
• Good pension scheme;
• Overtime arrangement: payment in salary or time off in lieu;
• The above applies to collaboration on a contract basis; freelance/ZZP is also possible, of course;
• Continuously challenging assignments in the spatial domain;
• Intensive and personal guidance;
• Opportunity to participate in a personal coaching program;
• Inspiring masterclasses.

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Location: Waalwijk, NL
• Languages: Dutch