Head of Department (Church Construction and Art Preservation) | Sachgebietsleitung (m/w/d)
Ev.-luth.Landeskirche Hannovers
Job Summary
This role involves leading the administrative division responsible for managing the Church Construction and Art Preservation Offices and the East Frisia Church Building Authority, overseeing nine locations and approximately 60 employees. Key responsibilities include playing a leading role in creating and updating the budget plan (currently around 6 million euros) for these offices and managing the funds in cooperation with other departments. The Head of Department will also steer and monitor the necessary operational processes for the offices and participate in projects aimed at building construction administration competencies within church districts. This position offers a professionally diverse and legally complex field of work, flexible hours, and the opportunity for teleworking, making it attractive for professionals seeking a challenging administrative leadership role within a supportive, family-friendly environment.
Required Skills
Education
Degree in Public Administration (Dipl.-Verwaltungswirt (FH) or Bachelor of Arts in General Administration/Administrative Business Administration) or qualification for Career Group 2, first entry level, Field of General Services, or completed Angestelltenprüfung II (Certified Administrative Specialist)
Experience
- Professional experience in budget creation and management
- Experience in steering and accompanying operational processes across multiple locations
- Experience in project collaboration, particularly related to administrative competency building
Languages
Additional
- Membership in a member church of the EKD (required for civil servant status) or demonstration of loyal conduct towards the Protestant Church (for employees); Willingness to undertake occasional business trips; Acceptance of the Protestant character of the church in professional conduct.
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