Administrative Director | Verwaltungsleitung (w/m/d)
Verband der katholischen Kirchengemeinden der Dekanate Ibbenbüren und Mettingen
Job Summary
This role involves leading the administrative operations for the newly formed Pastoral Spaces within the Catholic Diocese of Münster in Ibbenbüren. As the Administrative Director, you will oversee all non-pastoral staff, including secretarial, maintenance, and music personnel, while relieving parish priests of operational administrative burdens. Your daily responsibilities will include advising church boards on human resources, budgeting, accounting, real estate management, and investment projects. This is a unique opportunity to shape a newly created position and actively guide significant organizational change processes. The position is ideal for a leadership professional who thrives in structured yet evolving environments and possesses strong negotiation skills. You will work within a supportive framework that offers flexible working hours, home office options, and a competitive compensation package according to the KAVO collective agreement, including a supplementary pension scheme.
Required Skills
Education
University degree (FH/Bachelor) in Economics, Public Administration, Business Administration, or equivalent qualification such as Administrative Exam II (Verwaltungslehrgang II) or Diploma in Administration (Dipl. Verwaltungswirt/in).
Experience
- Professional experience in financial management, specifically in Kameralistik or New Municipal Finance Management (NKF)
- Proven leadership experience and competence in managing diverse teams
- Experience in managing and shaping organizational change processes
- Practical experience in committee work and working within ecclesiastical or public structures
- Experience in human resources, property management, and investment planning
Languages
Additional
- Identification with the faith, tasks, and goals of the Catholic Church is required. The position is based in Ibbenbüren with a 39-hour work week.