As Director, you are responsible for the day-to-day operations and further development of FEDABB. You combine providing direction with connecting people and delivering results.
- You capture what matters to the COMMVs , identify shared needs and opportunities and, in alignment with the governing bodies, translate them into clear priorities and initiatives.
- You provide direction for the further development of FEDABB and ensure coherence across the various themes, projects and activities.
- You strengthen the services provided to members and explore where FEDABB can create additional value by bringing together expertise, solutions or partnerships.
- You translate ideas and decisions into concrete actions , monitor progress and ensure that initiatives are effectively implemented.
- You combine remote work with a regular on-site presence at the local entities (COMMV’s) across Belgium . You maintain close and active contact with the various COMMV’s , ensuring that you stay connected to their day-to-day operations, specific context, and challenges.
- You bring people and expertise together and develop relevant collaborations with external partners and stakeholders.
- You work closely with the Co-Chairs and the Board of Directors , ensure the proper preparation and follow-up of relevant matters, and act as the bridge to the organisation’s day-to-day operations.
- You lead FEDABB’s operational activities , create clarity around priorities and ensure efficient and professional operations.
- You combine overview and direction with a hands-on approach : where needed, you develop a proposal yourself, organise an initiative or present a topic to a group.
We are looking for an experienced, entrepreneurial and connecting generalist who can easily move between different topics and has the maturity to take on a Director role autonomously.
More specifically, we are looking for someone who:
- has broad generalist experience and can view an organisation from different perspectives: operations and processes, services, people, resources, external partners and stakeholders;
- has experience in optimising and professionalising operations and can translate needs or bottlenecks into concrete improvements, new solutions or more efficient ways of working;
- moves easily between different subject areas, quickly gets to the essence and creates overview and coherence ;
- has experience in an environment with multiple stakeholders and decision-making levels and is able to navigate this context effectively;
- has an affinity with the financial sector, a federation environment and/or the world of independent entrepreneurs ; relevant experience in banking or financial services is an asset;
- combines strategic and analytical capabilities with a pragmatic and results-oriented approach ;
- works autonomously, takes initiative and knows how to turn opportunities into concrete actions;
- can connect and engage people , while also having sufficient presence to provide direction and address a group;
- has the diplomacy and sensitivity required to bring together different perspectives and interests;
- is willing to maintain active contact with the COMMVs and travel throughout Belgium to do so;
- is comfortable operating in both Dutch-speaking and French-speaking environments . A good command of both national languages is important; further development of one of the two languages may be considered.
This role offers a distinctive combination of autonomy, variety and visible impact . You work closely with independent entrepreneurs and have the opportunity to develop initiatives based on their concrete needs that create direct added value.
You will operate in a broad environment where entrepreneurship, member services, governance, partnerships and the financial sector come together. FEDABB already has a strong network and several established initiatives, while also offering scope to further structure its operations, identify new opportunities and continue expanding its services.
You will have a high degree of autonomy and responsibility within a compact organisation. This makes it a role for someone who does not only want to advise or coordinate, but wants to create momentum and deliver results .
A Director role in which you combine providing direction, connecting people and delivering results , thereby actively shaping the further development of FEDABB.
All applications will be handled with the utmost care by VALPEO , FEDABB’s exclusive search partner. Please submit your motivation letter and up-to-date CV via careers.valpeo.com .
For more information about this Director role at FEDABB, please contact Catherine Maertens at [email protected]. She will get back to you as soon as possible.