Museum Batavialand is the museum about the history of Flevoland. We tell the impressive story of the reclamation, where the wild Zuiderzee was curbed with dikes and transformed into habitable land. Where human activity goes further back in time: from the busy Zuiderzee of the 16th and 17th centuries to the prehistoric Swifterbant culture.
Using unique archaeological finds, historical objects and unique shipwrecks, we present the story of Flevoland to a wide and international audience. This history comes further to life at our shipyard, where we recreate historic ships and breathe new life into traditional crafts.
Museum Batavialand is custodian of the national maritime archaeological collection and also has its own museum collection. We also house the Provincial Archaeological Depot Flevoland (PADF).
For the management and preservation of these three collections, we are immediately seeking a
Senior Depot Administrator (32-36 hours per week).
As Senior Depot Manager you take care of the efficient and professional execution of the depot management of Museum Batavialand. Together with the team you ensure the sustainable preservation, accessibility and visibility of our collections (physical and digital).
You are a connecting team leader who gives daily direction to the depot managers. You are also an important substantive sparring partner for issues concerning climate management, design, digitization, conservation, selection and loan traffic.
The Department As a new employee you will be part of the Knowledge and Collections Department. This department consists of sixteen employees who work enthusiastically to preserve the collections of the PADF, the national maritime collection, and the museum collection of Flevoland as well as possible and make them accessible for presentation and research. They do this through, among other things, depot management, conservation and restoration of objects, research and development of various exhibitions. You will work under the responsibility of the department head.
Core tasks
- Manage depot staff of the three collections and ensure efficient implementation of processes, systems and procedures.
- Coordinate regular depot staff meetings, loan committee and other internal periodic meetings.
- Direct (defined) collection projects, including depot design in collaboration with building management.
- Contribute to development, optimization, and expansion of depot processes and systems (physical storage, acquisition, disposal, active and passive conservation, digitization, availability, and loaning).
- Preparation of (multi-year) plans for depot management.
- Follow developments in the field and apply innovations in products and services.
- Represent Museum Batavialand in the field and relevant networks.
What do we expect from you?
- Academic work and thinking level.
- Minimum of 5 years of depot management experience and 3-5 years of leadership experience.
- Experience working on projects in complex environments.
- Knowledge of and experience with collection management and registration software packages.
- Excellent command of the Dutch and English languages, orally and in writing.
- Accredited archaeologist, preferably with KNA actor status depot manager.
- Sufficient legal knowledge of collection management under the Heritage Act, KNA and Deposit Management Protocol.
We offer
Terms of employment are in accordance with the Museum collective bargaining agreement. The position is classified in scale 11. The salary is minimum € 4,131 and maximum € 5,516 gross per month for a 36-hour work week. We also offer a year-end bonus of 3.4%, a vacation allowance of 8% and a travel allowance. The appointment will initially be for a period of one year with the possibility of renewal.
Information and application
For substantive information, please contact Tineke Roovers, Sr. depot manager (phone 06-13243987). For questions about the procedure, contact Sanne Veenenbos, head of Knowledge and Collections (phone 06-58013841).
We believe diversity contributes to better decision-making and invite everyone to apply. Please send your resume and brief motivation to sollicitaties@batavialand.nl.
Responding is possible until Monday, Feb. 16, 2026.
