Head of Urban Planning Department | Stadtplanerin / Stadtplaners als Sachgebietsleitung für den Bereich Stadtplanung Vollzeit / (m/w/d)

Stadt Syke

Syke, Niedersachsen, Deutschland
Published Sep 23, 2025
Full-time
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Job Summary

The City of Syke is seeking a dedicated and experienced Head of Urban Planning to lead its Urban and Regional Planning department. This role involves comprehensive leadership, including managing staff, overseeing financial efficiency, and preparing expert opinions and reports. Day-to-day tasks will encompass project management for urban development, preparing urban planning statutes, and guiding urban renewal and village development initiatives. The successful candidate will also be responsible for public consultations, advising stakeholders on planning law, and preparing proposals for political committees. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified professional with a background in urban or regional planning to make a significant impact on community development.

Required Skills

Education

Completed university degree (Diplom or Master) in Urban, Regional, Spatial Planning, Urban Development, or Urban Design, preferably with a focus on Urban and Regional Planning.

Experience

  • Professional experience in staff management (desirable)
  • Experience with laws, statutes, and regulations (desirable)
  • Knowledge of Planning, Spatial Planning, and Building Law (BauGB, NBauO, ROG) (desirable)
  • Experience in urban development funding and village development (desirable)

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Valid Class B driver's license.