About the job
The Parents Association of the European School of Brussels II Evere-Woluwe (APEEE Evere-Woluwe) is currently looking for a Managing Director.
Who are we?
The APEEE Woluwe-Evere is a not-for-profit international association (AISBL) which has been established in accordance with Belgian legislation. The APEEE Woluwe-Evere serves all parents whose children attend the European School of Brussels II Woluwe-Evere, a growing school community which counts already more than 3500 students across 9 language sections on two different sites. The APEEE is the voice of parents in the school governance bodies and works on issues related to pedagogy, school administration, school community and students’ health, safety and wellbeing. The APEEE manages services of key importance to parents’ organisation and students’ life at school: transport, canteen and extracurricular activities. The APEEE run by parent volunteers elected in a Board every year.
What will you do as a Managing Director?
o Participate in shaping the strategy of the APEEE by preparing the Board’s work in this regard and ensure its operational implementation.
o Manage, organise, and oversee the day-to-day operations of the AISBL, including human resources, legal and financial matters.
o Represent the Association with the school and other stakeholders, including European Institutions. o Participate in meetings of the Association’s Board as necessary and serve as the liaison between the APEEE staff and the Board.
o Manage a team of a total of 65 employees, including 14 employees responsible for the administration of the AISBL (accountancy, communication, secretariat) and 3 business managers respectively overseeing the services for transport, for canteen, and for extracurricular activities.
o Undertake quality control of the services provided by the Association and maintain a high level of service provision.
o Ensure the sound financial management of the Association’s activities and exercise financial and budgetary control.
o Prepare and manage the annual budget and accounts as well as the provisional budget and accounts in close cooperation with the Treasurer of the APEEE as well as external auditors.
o Oversee the digital transformation of the APEEE.
Who are you?
o You are a team player with strong leadership, motivational, supervisory and communication skills. o You are proactive and focus on the achievement of the APEEE’s mission and values.
o You think strategically as well as act operationally.
o You are flexible, able to multi-task while also being highly detail oriented.
o You are resilient and people oriented.
What conditions do you have to meet?
o University degree, preferably in Business Administration or a related field, and/or equivalent professional experience.
o Minimum of six years' experience, including three years’ experience in a managerial role. Additional experience in managerial role, will be a strong asset
o Excellent level of English and French (other European languages are an asset).
Desirable
o Proven leadership and organisational development experience
o Strong experience in project management, budgeting, and information technology.
o Strong capability to assume full financial and operational accountability, including ownership of P&L, budgeting, financial planning, and performance monitoring.
o Strong experience in stakeholder management
o Knowledge of the applicable legislation in Belgium on HR and financial management of an AISBL.
o Experience in negotiation and in contract management.
o Experience of working in a multicultural environment and demonstrable multi-cultural awareness.
o A solid understanding of risk management and compliance.
o Knowledge of the structure of the European school system
What do we offer you?
o A very interesting position in an organization where cooperation, commitment, trust, and service-oriented focus are central.
o A competitive wage with a benefits package.
How do you apply?
Submit your application electronically, up to and including 20 April 2026 at 12:00 am Brussels time the email address: jobs@woluweboard.eu
Your application should cover the following:
o A letter of motivation (in English or French).
o 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.