VACANCY INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGER

Coordinate our building's repairs, improvements and maintenance and help create an efficient working environment.

STUK is a vibrant arts centre in the heart of Leuven, housed in a remarkable building featuring multiple stages, studios, an exhibition hall, a cinema, and a grand café.

As the House for Dance, Image and Sound, we present a diverse international programme focusing on established artists, new voices, and experimentation. A sustainable residency program feeds the programming.

Diversity and inclusion, sustainability, fair practice, and fair pay are shared values ​​and commitments in STUK's operations. Polyphony is a guiding principle for the team and the programming, forming a bridge to new audience groups.

You can find STUK’s mission statement here.
 

The entire site was renovated in 2002 by architect Willem Jan Neutelings and has a total area of 10,000 square meters. In 2021-2023, part of the site was renovated again, together with NRA with the commitment to make the site more sustainable, accessible and inclusive. The strength of the infrastructure lies in the unique combination between new construction and renovation around a strong central idea: STUK is a city-in-the-city.

You can watch a video about the renovation via this link.


STUK - House for Dance, Image & Sound is looking for an infrastructure manager (80%) for indefinite term starting November 2, 2026 (date negotiable).

Situation of the position

As infrastructure manager you are part of the technical & building team. This team is managed by the technical management and consists of a stage & expo section and an infrastructure section. For the stage & expo section there are 7 permanent technicians who are managed by the stage technology coordinator. The infrastructure section consists of the infrastructure manager, the facility manager, a housekeeper and indirectly the many subcontractors we work with, including a cleaning company.

STUK has a close relationship with KU Leuven as far as infrastructure is concerned. As infrastructure manager, you are also the first point of contact on building-related matters and maintain a good relationship with various employees of the technical services.

The infrastructure manager
 

  1. Coordinates minor and major repairs and supervises outside maintenance firms in their operations;
  2. Is constantly looking for improvements that will benefit the operation of the arts center;
  3. Plans and prioritises necessary investments and closely monitors budgets;
  4. Prepares cleaning schedules taking into account the complex operation of an arts centre;
  5. Together with the facility manager, organises daily maintenance and minor repairs.
  6. Is responsible for the efficient and comfortable functioning of the art centre's working environment.

What are your tasks?
 

  • You drive continuous optimisation and innovation, putting sustainable policies first.
  • You think creatively about STUK's infrastructure and keep it ‘up to date’ in order to support and strengthen its substantive operation. This includes all technical installations such as building management systems, HVAC, electricity, lifts, fire protection, sanitary facilities, etc.
  • You ensure proper integration of the works to be carried out within STUK's programming.
  • You manage the medium-term infrastructure budgets.
  • You coordinate the progress of the various infrastructure investments from start to finish.
  • You draft tenders and monitor the progress of the procedures.
  • You ensure rapid intervention in case of defects.
  • Together with the management, you are liaison with the Cultural Infrastructure Fund (Flemish government), the City of Leuven or KU Leuven regarding infrastructure. You lead these meetings and can report on them.
  • You manage inspection and maintenance tasks.
  • You are responsible for safety and administrative follow-up and you monitor the applicable regulations/environmental permits.
  • You will also be our internal prevention advisor. STUK must have at least level 3. If you have not yet obtained that diploma, you can take the course as soon as you start in STUK.
  • You also oversee ICT at STUK. This includes, among other things: management of the computer park, shared management of the Google Drive environment, …

What are we looking for in you as our new colleague?

  • Preferably, you have a technical, construction, or architectural background, or equivalent experience.
  • Relevant experience in similar jobs is certainly welcome, but we also encourage starters / recent graduates to apply.
  • You have extensive knowledge of materials and are always looking for innovation.
  • You can structure your work well and prioritize the multitude of tasks.
  • You consider sustainability important and actively seek ways to make the building more sustainable.
  • You are willing to take training courses (Prevention Advisor, Public Procurement Legislation, drawing programs, etc.).
  • You have a feel for the cultural sector and are interested in the work of STUK.

What does STUK have to offer?
 

  • An open-ended contract of 80% employment.
  • An exciting and varied job with a lot of autonomy in an artistic and internationally oriented environment;
  • Salary according to collective labour agreement for the performing arts cat. B supplemented by fringe benefits at company level.

How do you apply

  • Send your CV and cover letter to Margaux Janssens (STUK managing director) at margaux.janssens@stuk.be no later than 20 September 2026 at 12:00 (noon).
  • For additional information about the position and working in STUK, please contact Margaux Janssens.

The selection process

  • A reading committee composed of STUK staff will make a selection of the submissions.
  • If selected, we will contact you by phone on 25 September..
  • The first round of interviews will take place on Tuesday 29 September in the afternoon and Wednesday 30 September in the morning. The first interview will last about 45 min. You will speak to Steven Vandervelden (general & artistic director), Margaux Janssens (business director) and Erik Dehaes (facility manager). The aim of the interview is to get acquainted and to gauge your motivation, experience, knowledge and ambitions.
  • If selected for a second interview, it will take place on Tuesday 6 October in the morning or Wednesday 7 October in the afternoon. The interview will last about one hour.Here you will speak with Steven Vandervelden, Margaux Janssens and Roel Penninckx (technical management).In this round, all modalities will also be discussed in detail.
  • After this round, the decision will be made about who our new colleague will be.


Do you not (yet) meet all the requirements, but are very keen on this job? Don't hesitate to apply. We are curious about your talents and competences and how you can contribute to our story. There is room to learn and grow in the job, also for young professionals.

STUK is committed to diversity and inclusion. This commitment translates into our programme, residencies and partnerships. We aim to be a safe and welcoming home with room for different voices and perspectives.