vacancy: director verwey museum haarlem

Are you an enthusiastic leader with a heart for art and heritage? Do you want to further develop a museum that connects (art) history and contemporary themes? Verwey Museum Haarlem is looking for a director who can provide direction for the future with vision and enthusiasm.

Verwey Museum Haarlem is there for everyone: from born Haarlemmers to new city dwellers, young and old. We bring (art) history to life by linking it to the present and create exhibitions together with our visitors. Since the redevelopment, art has played a greater role in the museum, with a permanent place for the work of Kees Verwey. The unique combination of art and heritage attracts a wide audience and makes the museum an inspiring place.

We strive to be the starting point of Haarlem to be, where residents and visitors get to know and understand the city. The historical layout, full of references to other heritage and art institutions, brings that goal a step closer.

Your challenge
As of November 1, 2025, we are looking for a director (28 hours per week, max. scale 12 Museum-CAO) who will take the museum to the next phase. You will have the opportunity to build a future-proof organization, appeal to a broad audience and strengthen our position within Haarlem and beyond.

What are you bringing?
You are a creative and enterprising leader with an affinity for art and cultural heritage. You know how to further develop a museum, appeal to new target groups and strengthen the financial foundation. In addition, you are an inspiring sparring partner for employees and volunteers and you work together with important cultural and social partners.

You have:
– Entrepreneurship & creativity –
You have a vision on audience reach and know how to tap into new revenue streams.
– Connection with Haarlem -
You quickly get to know or get to know the city and its heritage and know how to tell its stories in an appealing way.
– Management experience –
You know how to motivate teams and create an environment in which employees and volunteers can contribute optimally.
– A relevant network –
You maintain contacts with cultural and business partners and know how to take advantage of opportunities.

What are you going to do:

You are responsible for:

• an attractive exhibition and activity programme
• a collection plan, conservation, management and its implementation
• a progressive multi-year policy plan, an annual policy plan/annual plan with the associated budget, annual accounts and annual report
• the strategy, including marketing, business and education policies, which must lead to the realisation of the statutory objectives and the financing of the strategy, including fundraising
• an effective personnel and volunteer policy
• compliance with all relevant laws and regulations
• contacts with the Kees Verwey Foundation, the municipality and other stakeholders
• setting up and maintaining a relevant network within and outside the municipality Haarlem

Interested?

Want to know more? Contact the supervisory board, Monica Versteegh (application@verweymuseumhaarlem.nl).

Applications can be submitted until May 10, 2025 by sending your motivation letter and CV to the above email address. The first interviews will take place at the end of May 2025.