Head of Internal Services | Leitung für den Fachbereich Innerer Service (m/w/d)

Stadt Bad Oldesloe

Bad Oldesloe, Schleswig-Holstein, Deutschland
Published Feb 18, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

The City of Bad Oldesloe is seeking a Head of Internal Services to lead a critical department of approximately 45 employees within a 300-person municipal administration. In this dual-function role, you will serve as the Chief Administrative Officer, acting as the primary advisor to the Mayor and municipal committees on local government law and administrative modernization. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve strategic cross-departmental management, overseeing finance, human resources, IT, and general administration. You will be instrumental in driving the digital transformation of the city's services while ensuring legal and budgetary compliance. This position is ideal for a seasoned leader looking to shape the efficiency and future-readiness of a public administration. The role offers a secure, permanent full-time position with flexible working hours, home office options, and a comprehensive benefits package including a transit subsidy and professional development opportunities in a scenic location between Hamburg and Lübeck.

Required Skills

Education

University degree (Master's or equivalent) in Administrative Sciences, Law, or a related field; alternatively, qualification for the higher civil service (Laufbahngruppe 2, 2. Einstiegsamt) or equivalent leadership potential analysis.

Experience

  • Many years of professional experience in public administration
  • At least 5 years of leadership and personnel management experience
  • Experience working with political committees, preferably at the municipal level
  • Proven experience in strategic and cross-departmental management functions
  • Experience in financial and budgetary responsibility

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Willingness to work outside regular business hours for committee meetings; permanent full-time position; location in Bad Oldesloe; security of public service employment (Besoldungsgruppe A 15 / Entgeltgruppe 15).