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Sr. Ecosystem Manager
Sr. Ecosystem Manager
Sector: Knowledge intensive Industry
Function: Ecosystem Manager / Ecosystem Development
Location: The Netherlands – tbd
About Kadans
Backed by up-to-date knowledge and experience, Kadans Science Partner focuses on the investment in (development, investment, building, financing and purchase), the letting and management of industrial and office buildings in combination with laboratories, cleanrooms, R&D facilities, climate-controlled spaces, tech halls and pilot plants for R&D departments of companies, knowledge institutes and knowledge-intensive businesses in innovative sectors, such as Agri-Food, Life Sciences, Health, Medical technology, Biobased industry and High-Tech. Kadans Science Partner is uniquely familiar with the needs of innovative organizations and knows how to translate these into profitable, high-quality and sustainable facilities, an optimal positioning of spaces, perfect gross-net ratios (functional floor area) and the ideal layout of, e.g., laboratories.
About the position
Kadans Science Partner is growing towards professional stewardship in creating resilient innovation ecosystems. This is done by an integrated service offering with modern, flexible real estate as fundament, which is unique in the Netherlands. Kadans Science Partner actively participates in various ecosystems and by doing so is capable of connecting these different local/regional ecosystems and its participants. Communities are at the heart of ecosystems.
For this purpose, Kadans Science Partner is seeking a strategic, creative and intellectually curious ecosystem pioneer to serve as its sr. ecosystem manager. Reporting to senior management, this individual will lead all ecosystem related activities, will act as a pivot between the senior management and the different site teams. The individual will also serve as key member to communicate the corporate story and will manage the data collection to gain information for the ecosystem impact.
This ideal candidate will have experience in programming activities (including implementation of), understanding the dynamics of local/regional ecosystems, bring knowledge of and passion for developing these and be an avid and quick learner who thrives in a dynamic and stimulating environment.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Serve as the ecosystem anchor for our different sites, collaborating with the site teams and other partners & tenants to help drive the organization’s vision, strategy and ecosystem development.
- Delivering & implementation of added value & services to achieve progress on various sites.
- Serve as a compelling external voice and ambassador for Kadans Science Partner
- Act as a liaison to the management team, presenting key impact updates and building strong relationships with the senior management and site team members
- Serve as an external leader for Kadans Science Partner, speaking publicly at events and conferences and presenting as a thought leader on relevant topics
- Serve as a culture builder and carrier for the organization
- Communicate overall corporate story and the ‘why’ of ecosystems
- Manage and motivate staff to achieve annual objectives on our ecosystem activities to a high standard of excellence and accountability
- Develop a set of indicators and collect data to prove the organization impact.
- Develop and mentor all Kadans Science Partner staff to ensure individuals are understanding the relevance of these ecosystem activities and developing as professionals
- In the near future international expansion of ecosystem related activities is expected. Consecutive roll out of ecosystem activities abroad is foreseen.
Candidate requirements
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Minimum of 10 years of professional experience
- Ability to connect ecosystems and build linkages.
- Ability to serve as a role model for colleagues, staff, and partners
- Exceptional strategic and analytical thinking skills; genuine intellectual curiosity and high emotional intelligence
- An entrepreneurial and innovative mindset, coupled with a strong ability to navigate ambiguity
- Exceptional relationship building and influencing skills, with a track record of building strong relationships at all levels across diverse groups of people
- Exceptional communication & emphatic skills, with the ability to engage and inspire a diverse range of audiences
- A high degree of social & commercial competence and belief in the value of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences
- Passion for Kadans Science Partner’s mission and core values
- Experience in ecosystem development & knowledge intensive industry is preferred
- Real Estate experience is a pre, not requisite
- Academic degree is preferred
Compensation and benefits
Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with experience.
A diverse and inclusive workplace where people learn from each other is an integral part of the Kadans Science Partner culture. Kadans Science Partner actively welcomes people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. Kadans Science Partner is an equal opportunity employer and a great place to work.
Are you the Sr. Ecosystem Manager we are looking for? Send your application with motivation letter and CV to Mirijam van Oers, werkenbij@kadans.com.
For any questions concerning the function you can contact Chiel van Dijen, Associate Director, c.dijen@kadans.com or +31(0)411625625.
Property Manager (UK)
Property Manager
Are you the all-round Property Manager Kadans Science Partner is looking for?
You will be required to deal with the day-to-day management of properties within our knowledge-intensive portfolio in the UK.
The function of property manager
General
- As an all-round property manager, you are the important link between the tenant and your colleagues at the real estate department of Kadans.
- You take care of the commercial, financial, technical and facility management of our properties in the UK.
- Tenants, contractors and colleagues are fully abreast of actions you have taken, work in progress and successful completion of tasks including documentation in our property management system.
- You report periodically to the director of real estate in the Netherlands and you are part of our pan-European property management team.
Commercial
- You are able to (i) translate tactical objectives of the portfolio properties into a building per building business plan, (ii) identify the needs of the tenants (housing issues) and (iii) respond accordingly.
- Identifying improvements for the benefit of operations.
Facility
- You are the first point of contact for our tenants with regard to the service package offered and responsible for the day-to-day affairs.
- You coordinate the reports and queries received from tenants on facility matters.
- You have knowledge about environmental permits and the associated obligations.
Technical
- You conclude maintenance contracts and do the monitoring of the implementation and therefore you communicate with the executive and advisory parties.
- You coordinate the reports and queries received from tenants on technical matters.
- You will organize valid safety certificates, electrical certificates, EICR, EPC and PAT.
- You will organize quotes for repair / maintenance on behalf of Kadans.
- You take care of the administrative work necessary for the provision and follow-up of queries and outsourced work.
- You carry out periodic inspection of the condition of the properties.
- You prepare budgets and multi-year plans (MYOB).
- You have knowledge of permits that are required for alterations and maintenance of the installations.
Key skills and qualifications
General Knowledge: Experience in property management and strong organisational skill set. Meticulous reporting and an understanding of the real estate market.
Ambition: High motivation and a strong ambition are essential.
Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Organisation: Able to prioritise workload, possess a problem-solving attitude and stress resistant.
Negotiation: Natural feel for and experience in negotiation tactics.
Why you would like to work for Kadans
We offer you an independent position with room for own initiative in a professional working atmosphere. Kadans stands for good primary and secondary employment conditions and a pleasant, open and informal company culture with ample opportunities for development and growth.
About Kadans Science Partner
Kadans is a leading developer, operator and asset manager of Science Parks with a high expertise in real estate for knowledge intensive industries, and with a deep understanding of the requirements in different research fields of our tenants and the complexities that come with it.
The portfolio consists of specialized office and laboratory facilities including clean rooms, research facilities, climate-controlled spaces and pilot plants for R&D departments of knowledge institutions, educational bodies and knowledge-intensive businesses in innovative (top) sectors, such as Food, Life Sciences, Health, Living Environment, Biotechnology, Biobased and High-Tech industry.
Kadans is uniquely familiar with the needs of innovative organisations and knows how to translate these into profitable, high quality and sustainable facilities, an optimal positioning of spaces, perfect gross-net ratios (functional floor area) and the ideal layout and specifications of laboratories.
Earlier this year, Kadans acquired its first object in the UK located on the Babraham Research Campus (Cambridge) and is in advanced discussions to expand its position. Our goal is to create a pan-European platform initially focusing on the Netherlands, Germany, Spain and the UK. Kadans’ portfolio comprises 20 properties across 9 campus locations, serving more than 230 tenants.
If you meet this Property Manager profile, we would like to receive your written application with CV and photo at working@kadans.com. For more information or questions send us an e-mail or call us: +31 (0)411 625 625