Head of Administration | Verwaltungsleitung (w/m/d)
Verband der katholischen Kirchengemeinden der Dekanate Ibbenbüren und Mettingen
Job Summary
As the Head of Administration for the Pastoral Space in Ibbenbüren, you will play a pivotal role in restructuring the administrative landscape of the Catholic Church within the Diocese of Münster. This senior leadership position involves managing the administration of multiple parishes and leading all non-pastoral staff, including administrative assistants, musicians, sextons, and facility management personnel. Your daily responsibilities will focus on relieving lead pastors of operational administrative burdens by overseeing personnel management, budgeting, accounting, real estate, and investment projects. This role is ideal for a proactive leader who enjoys shaping new organizational profiles and driving significant change processes. You will act as a strategic advisor to church boards, ensuring structured and goal-oriented operations. The position offers an attractive compensation package under the KAVO (EG 12), flexible working hours with home office options, and a robust company pension scheme, making it a stable and impactful career move within a community-focused environment.
Required Skills
Education
University degree (Bachelor/FH) in Economics, Public Administration, Business Administration, or equivalent qualification (e.g., Administrative Training II or Diploma in Public Administration).
Experience
- Professional experience in financial management, specifically in Cameralistics or New Municipal Finance (NKF)
- Extensive leadership experience with the ability to manage diverse teams of non-pastoral staff
- Proven experience in designing and implementing organizational change processes
- Experience in working with committees and administrative boards
- Professional background within church administrative structures is highly preferred
Languages
Additional
- Identification with the faith, tasks, and goals of the Catholic Church is required. Candidates must be able to work on-site in Ibbenbüren with flexibility for home office.
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