Grants and Funding Manager | Fördermittelmanager / Fördermittelmanagerin (w/m/d)
Gemeinde Lindlar Personalabteilung
Job Summary
This role involves managing the full lifecycle of public funding for the Municipality of Lindlar. As a Grants and Funding Manager, you will be responsible for researching, analyzing, and evaluating relevant funding programs from EU, federal, and state levels. Your daily tasks include acquiring and processing grants, conducting feasibility and economic efficiency audits, and ensuring project implementation complies with funding guidelines. You will act as the central point of contact for various administrative departments, overseeing calculations, reporting, and deadline monitoring. A key part of the role is establishing a structured funding management system and drafting internal guidelines. This position is particularly attractive for professionals seeking the security of the German public service (TVöD) while working in a scenic location near Cologne. It offers flexible working hours, a company pension, and health management benefits, serving as a maternity leave cover until January 2027.
Required Skills
Education
Degree in Public Administration (Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Arts), Administrative Specialist (VL II), or a university degree in Economics, Business Administration, or Public Management.
Experience
- Proven professional experience in public funding management and the processing of grant-funded projects
- Specific expertise in public procurement law and municipal budgetary regulations
- Experience in financial reporting, deadline monitoring, and variance analysis
- Experience in communicating with administrative departments and political committees
Languages
Additional
- Valid Class B driver's license required. Position is fixed-term until January 31, 2027, as a maternity leave replacement. Location is Lindlar, Germany.