Head of Administration | 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 Head of Administration, you will oversee all non-pastoral staff, including parish secretaries, sextons, and maintenance crews, while relieving parish priests of operational administrative burdens. Your daily tasks will involve advising church boards on human resources, budgeting, accounting, real estate management, and investment projects. This is a unique opportunity to actively shape a new job profile and drive significant organizational change within a religious institution. The position is ideal for a proactive leader who enjoys negotiation and structured problem-solving. The role offers attractive benefits including flexible working hours, home office options, and a church-specific supplementary pension scheme (KZVK).
Required Skills
Education
University degree (FH/Bachelor) in Economics, Public Administration, Business Administration, or equivalent qualification (e.g., Administrative Course II or Diploma in Administration).
Experience
- Professional experience in the field of finance, specifically in cameralistics or new municipal financial management (NKF)
- Proven leadership experience and competence in managing diverse teams
- Experience in managing and designing organizational change processes
- Experience working with committees and boards
- Familiarity with church administrative structures is highly desirable
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.
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