Administrative Director of Pastoral Area Münster North-West | Verwaltungsleitung Pastoraler Raum Münster Nord-West (m/w/d)

Kath. Kirchengemeinde Liebfrauen-Überwasser

Münster, Westfalen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Mar 10, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This leadership role involves managing the administrative operations for the Catholic parish communities in the Münster North-West region. As the Administrative Director, you will oversee all non-pastoral staff, including administrative assistants, musicians, sextons, caretakers, and cleaning personnel. A primary focus of the position is to relieve the lead pastors of operational administrative burdens by taking full responsibility for management processes. You will act as a strategic advisor to church boards, supporting them in areas such as personnel management, budgeting, accounting, real estate management, and investment projects. This position is particularly unique as it offers the opportunity to actively shape and define a relatively new job profile during a period of significant organizational change. The role is based in Münster and offers a high degree of autonomy, requiring a professional who is assertive, communicative, and solution-oriented. It is an attractive opportunity for those seeking to combine professional management expertise with a commitment to the mission of the Catholic Church.

Required Skills

Education

University degree (FH/Bachelor) in Economics, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a comparable qualification such as the Administrative Course II (Verwaltungslehrgang II) or Diploma in Public Administration (Dipl. Verwaltungswirt/in).

Experience

  • Professional experience in the field of finance, specifically in Cameralistic or New Municipal Finance (NKF) accounting
  • Proven leadership experience and competence in managing diverse teams
  • Experience in managing and shaping organizational change processes
  • Experience working with committees and governing boards
  • Familiarity with church administrative structures is highly desirable

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Candidates must identify with the faith, tasks, and goals of the Catholic Church. The position is full-time (39 hours per week) and permanent. Location is Münster, Germany.