Post of Director of the APEEE
ABOUT THE JOB
The Parents Association of the Brussels IV European School is currently looking for a Managing Director!
WHO WE ARE?
The Parents Association of the Brussels IV European School (APEEE BRU IV) is a not-for-profit international association (AISBL) which has been established in accordance with Belgian legislation.
The APEEE BRU IV offers Transport, Canteen, and Extracurricular activities to a growing school community, which already has more than 3000 students and 8 language sections. More about us, can be found here.
WHAT WILL YOU DO AS A MANAGING DIRECTOR?
- Manage, organise, and oversee the day-to-day operations of the AISBL, including human resources, legal and fiscal matters, and banking relations.
- Represent the Association with the school and other stakeholders, including European Institutions.
- Participate in meetings of the Association’s Board and serving as the liaison between the APEEE staff and the Board.
- Manage a team of 4+ employees responsible for the administration of the AISBL (accountancy, communication, secretariat) as well as the managers of each of the three services.
- Undertake quality control of the services provided by and to the Association and maintain a high level of service provision.
- Ensure the sound financial management of the Association’s activities and exercise financial and budgetary control.
- Prepare and manage the annual budget and accounts as well as the provisional budget and accounts in conjunction with the Treasurer as well as external auditors.
- Participate in shaping the strategy of the APEEE.
- Ensure the operational implementation of the APEEE’s strategy as defined by its Board.
WHO ARE YOU?
- You are a team player with strong leadership, motivational, supervisory and communication skills.
- You are proactive and focus on the achievement of the APEEE’s mission and values.
- You think strategically as well as act operationally.
- You are flexible, able to multi-task while also being highly detail oriented.
- You are resilient and people oriented.
YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING KNOWLEDGE/ EXPERIENCE
- Knowledge of the applicable legislation in Belgium on HR management, accounting, and taxation of an AISBL.
- Experience as a manager or team leader.
- Experience in project management, budgeting, and information technology.
- Experience in negotiation and in contract management.
- Experience of working in a multicultural environment and demonstrable multi-cultural awareness.
- A solid understanding of risk management and compliance.
- Knowledge of the structure of the European school system (optional).
WHAT CONDITIONS DO YOU HAVE TO MEET?
- University degree, preferably in Business Administration or a related field, and/or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum of three years’ experience in a managerial role.
- Excellent level of French and English (other European languages are an asset).
WHAT DO WE OFFER YOU?
- A very interesting position in an organization where cooperation, commitment, trust, and customer focus are central.
- Competitive salary.
- 20 days of annual vacation (of which 15 days of annual leave to be taken between the last week of July and the second week of August). These do not include the period between 25th December and 1st January, which are considered as non- working days.
HOW DO YOU APPLY?
Submit your application electronically, up to and including 15th May 2024 at the email address recruitment@bru4.eu.
YOUR APPLICATION SHOULD COVER THE FOLLOWING:
- A letter of motivation (in English or French).
- A Curriculum Vitae (in English or French).
Reference letters from former employers and copies of relevant University/other diplomas (English or French) may be requested for short-listed candidates.
The extracurricular service organises sports, music, art, language and leisure activities.
You are a monitor in one of these areas and would like to offer us your services?
Write to us at periscolaire@bru4.eu
