Job Title: Senior Environmental Manager (Strategic Thinker)
Focus Area: Twente region (rural/agricultural area)
Role summary
We are looking for a Senior Environmental Manager with strong strategic thinking skills. You will work with colleagues to translate strategy into concrete, collaborative action.
You act as primus inter pares – providing direction, monitoring progress, and making adjustments where needed. The ultimate goal is to ensure continuity of drinking water supply from available sources and infrastructure.
Key responsibilities
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Translate regional challenges into a strategic approach
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Coordinate and guide implementation together with team members
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Actively collaborate with municipalities, provincial authorities, and regional partners
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Serve as a strategic advisor and representative
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Connect themes such as climate adaptation, sanitation, and drinking water
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Identify interdependencies and effects within the area
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Monitor progress and adjust processes when necessary
What you bring (requirements)
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Minimum 10 years of experience as an Environmental Manager in area-based processes
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Minimum 5 years of experience with area-based processes in rural/agricultural settings
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Proven experience in:
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Translating challenges into strategy and action plans
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Acting as primus inter pares (providing direction without hierarchical authority)
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Monitoring and adjusting processes
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Minimum 5 years of experience as a representative/negotiator for a (semi-)public authority
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Experience in:
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Solid knowledge of environmental law (Omgevingswet) and spatial planning
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Ability to understand and connect administrative processes and collaborative relationships
Desired competencies
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Strong strategic thinking
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Sensitivity to agricultural contexts and stakeholders
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Strong collaboration skills
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Environmentally aware and connecting
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Analytical with an eye for systemic coherence
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Strong communication skills and administrative sensitivity
