Vacancy: Spatial Domain Strategist

Your challenge

As a Spatial Strategist, you will be part of the strategic core of our organization. Together with the group strategist, the Social Strategist, the Housing Program Manager, and various policy advisors, you will bring interests together and Health coherence between spatial and social developments. From your central role within the spatial domain, you connect vision and implementation and move smoothly between management, colleagues, and external partners.

You make a difference because you:

• advises the board, team managers, and strategic colleagues and monitors the integrity between vision, strategy, frameworks, and implementation;
• identifies trends and developments and translates these into forward-looking policies that have both internal and external impact;
• connects internal and external partners around strategic tasks and builds a strong network with, among others, corporations, healthcare providers, and regional partners (MRE, SGE);
• actively contributes to strategic processes, including parts of the Planning & Control cycle;
• plays a key role in budget programs and projects within the spatial domain and the Society domain.

Our organization

At the Municipality of Geldrop-Mierlo, we believe in the power of teamwork. Together with residents, administrators, colleagues, and partners, we work every day to build a green, connected, and vibrant municipality. In our medium-sized organization, personal contact is a given: we know each other, we are close, and we truly work together on the social challenges of today and tomorrow.

Our modern and welcoming town hall is where we meet and work together. Here, your job satisfaction is key. We value a healthy work-life balance and invest in your development and vitality. This is evident in initiatives such as the Dommelvallei Academy, walking meetings, and fresh fruit every day.

We work based on clear values that guide us:
Creative – we think in terms of possibilities and make a difference.
Reliable – we do what we say and ensure clear agreements.
Committed – we work together, with each other and with our residents.

These values are reflected in our daily work. We look ahead, turn challenges into opportunities, and support each other where necessary. Because when our employees grow and experience job satisfaction, they can give their all to ensure the happiness of our residents.

The team

You will be working within the Spatial Domain, Strategy and Spatial Policy team, alongside colleagues such as Martijn (housing), Judith (urban development), Hugo (social domain), and Bob (corporate strategist). Together, you form the strategic core of the organization and look forward to your arrival.

Together, we're making it happen in Geldrop-Mierlo.

What can you expect from us?

• A salary of up to €6,343 gross per month (based on 36 hours, depending on experience, scale 11, salary level January 1, 2026).
• Individual Choice Budget (IKB) of 17.05% on top of your salary.
• Flexible working hours and space to work remotely.
• A favorable pension fund and reimbursement for setting up your home office.
• Telephone, laptop, and electric bicycles for business trips.
• A one-year employment contract with the prospect of permanent employment.

Who are you?

You are a strategic thinker who is confident, easily connects with others, and switches between thinking and doing. You also bring the following to the table:

• You have demonstrable experience as a strategic advisor or spatial strategist;
• You have strong analytical skills and can translate complex spatial and social issues into practical advice;
• You have experience working with boards, management, and other strategists in a municipal or public context;
• You have an affinity for housing, urban development, and community building;
• You are good at connecting, both internally within the organization and externally with partners in the region.

Are you excited after reading this job posting?

Apply immediately or no later than January 11 via Working for Geldrop-Mierlo and who knows, you may soon be starting as our new colleague. This vacancy is open to both internal and external candidates, with internal candidates being given preference in the event of equal suitability.

Are we a good fit for you, and are you a good fit for us? We would like to hear about your strengths and what makes you happy at work. That is why it is important to know who you really are. Your personality is decisive. A personality and behavioral analysis is therefore part of our selection procedure.

Do you have any questions first?

Feel free to call, email, or send us a message! For questions about the position, please contact team manager Mirjan Elbersen at m.elbersen@geldrop-mierlo.nl.
If you have questions about the application process, please contact Ewoud Heijman at 06-42306861 or sollicitaties@dienstdommelvallei.nl.