Head of Administration | Verwaltungsleitung (m/w/d)
Samtgemeinde Papenteich
Job Summary
This is a leadership role overseeing the municipal administration for the community of Vordorf. As the Head of Administration, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the municipal office and the local public works yard (Bauhof), leading a small team of six employees. You will serve as the primary point of contact for citizens and act as a strategic advisor to the honorary mayor and political committees. Key duties include managing committee meetings via the ALLRIS system, implementing political resolutions, and overseeing municipal projects. The position is ideal for an experienced administrative professional seeking a role with short decision-making paths and significant creative freedom. The role offers a permanent contract under the TVöD-VKA (E 10) collective agreement, with options for partial remote work and flexible part-time arrangements, situated in the attractive metropolitan region of Braunschweig-Wolfsburg-Hannover.
Required Skills
Education
Completed training for the higher non-technical administrative service (gehobener Dienst), successfully completed Administrative Course II (Angestelltenlehrgang II), or a Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B.) or Business Administration (B.A.).
Experience
- Several years of professional experience in municipal administration is required
- Experience in leading or deputy leading a municipal administration or comparable organizational unit is preferred
- Proven experience in project management is desirable
- Extensive experience in managing committee work and political decision-making processes
Languages
Additional
- Application deadline is April 10, 2026. The position is based in Vordorf and is suitable for partial home office and part-time work. Must be eligible for public service employment under TVöD-VKA regulations.