{"id":3517,"date":"2026-09-17T16:19:16","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T14:19:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onderwijsregiohollandsnoorden.nl\/vacatures\/teamleider-onderwijsfaciliteiten\/"},"modified":"2026-09-19T14:20:51","modified_gmt":"2026-09-19T12:20:51","slug":"education-facilities-team-leader","status":"publish","type":"rms_vacatures","link":"https:\/\/onderwijsregiohollandsnoorden.nl\/en\/vacatures\/teamleider-onderwijsfaciliteiten\/","title":{"rendered":"Education Facilities Team Leader"},"content":{"rendered":"Will you help build the schools of tomorrow?<\/strong>
\nGood educational facilities form the foundation of good education. That is why we are looking for an experienced and connecting Team Leader of Educational Facilities who will provide direction to our accommodation tasks, facilities services, and procurement function, as well as managing an expert team. In the coming years, we face major challenges in the areas of new construction, renovation, sustainability, maintenance, and the further professionalisation of our services. As Team Leader of Educational Facilities, you will play a key role in this. You are responsible for the development and implementation of policy, manage complex projects, and are an important discussion partner for school leaders, the executive board, local authorities, and external partners. Are you a results-oriented leader who combines strategic insight with decisiveness in execution? Then we would love to meet you.<\/strong>
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\nWhat will you do?<\/strong>
\nAs Team Leader for Educational Facilities, you are part of the OVO Service Management Team and report directly to the Chair of the Executive Board. You lead the Educational Facilities department and are responsible for the development, organisation and quality of service provision within three interconnected areas of work:\nEstates, Facilities Management and Procurement & Contract Management<\/strong>.
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\nYou provide hierarchical leadership to a compact team of three staff members and are responsible for the personnel, organisational and substantive management of the team. You create clear frameworks, encourage ownership and ensure a professional, forward-looking department. In addition, you manage external project managers.
\nIn addition, you will take charge of a number of strategic projects and tasks that will determine the quality and future-proofing of our educational facilities in the coming years. In doing so, you will build on trajectories that have already been initiated, ensuring their successful completion and further development.
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\nYour responsibilities<\/strong>
\nHousing<\/strong>
\nYou are ultimately responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of the accommodation policy of OVO Zaanstad. You ensure that our educational buildings align with current and future educational needs.
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  • develops and implements strategic housing policy and translates developments in the fields of education, sustainability and real estate into future-proof policy;  <\/li>
  • advises the Executive Board, school leaders and other stakeholders on accommodation issues;<\/li>
  • manages new-build, renovation, refurbishment and sustainability projects;<\/li>
  • are responsible for the implementation and further development of the Long-Term Maintenance Plan (LTMP);<\/li>
  • represents OVO Zaanstad in official consultations with the municipality regarding educational housing and the Integrated Housing Plan (IHP);<\/li>
  • monitors the progress, finances, quality and risks of housing projects.<\/li><\/ul>\nFacilities<\/strong>
    \nYou ensure professional and customer-focused facilities services that optimally support the schools in their primary process.
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    • develops and implements facilities management policy;<\/li>
    • drives the further professionalisation of facilities management processes;<\/li>
    • advises schools on facilities management issues and improvement initiatives;<\/li>
    • drives safe, healthy and sustainable learning and working environments;<\/li>
    • monitors the quality and continuity of the facilities services;<\/li>
    • ensures that laws and regulations, user needs and organisational goals are effectively translated into daily practice.<\/li><\/ul>\nProcurement & Contract Management<\/strong>
      \nYou are responsible for the further development of the procurement function within OVO Zaanstad and ensure lawful, efficient and sustainable procurement processes.
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      • develops and implements purchasing policy and procurement strategies;<\/li>
      • advises management, school leaders and colleagues on procurement and contract issues;<\/li>
      • manages tenders and other procurement processes;<\/li>
      • maintains contact with suppliers, consultants and contract partners;<\/li>
      • monitors contract performance, contract risks, terms and financial arrangements;<\/li>
      • focuses on quality, sustainability, cost-consciousness and supplier management;<\/li>
      • ensures professional contract and supplier management processes within the organisation.<\/li><\/ul>\nWorking conditions and safety<\/strong>
        \nFrom your role, you are closely involved in occupational health and safety policy and the physical and social safety within the organisation. You ensure adequate support for the health and safety committee and the implementation of the health and safety policy.
        \nLeadership and organisational development<\/strong>
        \nYou lead a team of three professionals and actively contribute to the further development of OVO Service.
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        • manages the HR cycle and guides employees in their development;<\/li>
        • encourages ownership, collaboration and results-oriented working;<\/li>
        • is responsible for the department's planning, staffing, budget and reports;<\/li>
        • contributes as an MT member to organisation-wide issues and policy development;<\/li>
        • maintains an active network with internal and external stakeholders;<\/li>
        • translates administrative objectives into concrete results for the department.<\/li><\/ul>\nCurrent assignments<\/strong>
          \nIn the coming period you will be responsible for, among other things:\n
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          • the management of the construction of a new school;<\/li>
          • the preparation of potential future new-build and renovation projects;<\/li>
          • the relocation and internal refurbishment of a school site;<\/li>
          • the completion and after-care of realised climate installations in multiple school buildings;<\/li>
          • the implementation and safeguarding of a new Long-Term Maintenance Plan (LTMP);<\/li>
          • the representation of OVO Zaanstad in the development of an Integrated Accommodation Plan (IAP);<\/li>
          • the preparation and management of tender procedures;<\/li>
          • the further professionalisation of real estate, maintenance, facilities and procurement processes.<\/li><\/ul>

            Job requirements<\/h2>Who are you?<\/strong>
            \nYou are a robust and approachable discussion partner who easily switches between strategy, policy and execution. You maintain an overview of complex issues, bring people and interests together, and know how to successfully implement projects and change processes.
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            \nAdditionally, you have:\n