Head of Enforcement and Collections Unit | Sachgebietsleitung in der Abteilung Vollstreckungsbehörde im Bereich Buchhaltung & Finanzen

Hansestadt Lübeck

Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Deutschland
Published Mar 2, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role involves leading the Enforcement and Investigation Unit within the Accounting and Finance department for the Hanseatic City of Lübeck. You will manage a team of 12 employees across internal and field services, overseeing the collection of public and private law claims. Key responsibilities include managing compulsory auctions, registering security mortgages, and handling legal appeals and complaints. You will also play a strategic role in optimizing enforcement processes and contributing to legislative statements. This position is ideal for a professional with a background in public administration, law, or economics who is ready to take on significant leadership responsibility. The role offers a permanent contract with the security of the German public service (TVöD/A 10), flexible working models including mobile work, and a workplace located in the historic heart of Lübeck near the Baltic Sea.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in Public Administration (Diplom-Verwaltungswirt/B.A. Public Administration), qualification for the higher intermediate civil service (Laufbahngruppe 2, 1. Einstiegsamt), or a university degree in Economics or Law.

Experience

  • Professional experience in public administration, law, or finance
  • Ideally several years of leadership experience or a strong readiness to assume management responsibility for internal and field staff
  • Experience in administrative law and enforcement law is highly preferred
  • Experience in handling legal appeals and judicial dunning procedures
  • Proven ability in process development and optimization within a regulatory environment

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Must meet the requirements for German public service pay scale EG 9c TVöD or civil service grade A 10 SHBesG. Location is Lübeck, Germany.