After 8 years as AEC Chief executive – a function which was recently renamed ‘Executive Director’, Stefan Gies has announced to the AEC Office and Council his wish to retire by the end of February 2024. AEC is now starting the process of recruiting a new Executive Director. This process will take some months to secure a proper selection and a smooth transition.
AEC hope that the new Executive Director will be able to start in full function in the office in Brussels from 1 February 2024.
The new post-holder will build upon the prominent profile that AEC has established in Europe and beyond, acting as an advocate not only for the Association but for higher music education as a whole. They will also maintain and further develop AEC’s strong network of international partners in the field of higher education and culture.
Applicants should have leadership experience in the higher music education sector: they will probably have held a senior post in European higher music education and will be able to relate as equals to institutional leaders in the field. They should have a clear and ambitious personal vision for the future of European higher music education, but also a readiness to listen to the membership, tap into its feelings and see those translated into concerted advocacy and action for the sector. They should have a solid experience in project management and advocacy.
A minimum wage of € 70,000 gross per year (based on Belgian employment regulations) will be offered. The actual wage will be negotiated on the basis of the qualification and working experience of the candidate.
