Administrative Director | Verwaltungsleitung (w/m/d)

Verband der katholischen Kirchengemeinden der Dekanate Ibbenbüren und Mettingen

Ibbenbüren, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Mar 23, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As the Administrative Director for the Pastoral Space in Ibbenbüren, you will play a pivotal role in the restructuring of the Catholic Church within the Diocese of Münster. You will lead the administration for multiple parishes, managing all non-pastoral staff including secretarial, musical, custodial, and maintenance personnel. Your primary mission is to relieve parish priests of operational administrative burdens by taking full responsibility for management processes. You will act as a strategic advisor to church boards regarding personnel, budgeting, accounting, real estate, and investment projects. This position is ideal for a proactive leader who enjoys shaping new roles and driving large-scale organizational change. The role offers a competitive salary under the KAVO framework, flexible working hours with home office options, and a robust company pension scheme, all within a community-focused environment dedicated to faith-based service.

Required Skills

Education

University degree (Bachelor/FH) in Economics, Public Administration, Business Administration, or equivalent qualification (e.g., Administrative Specialist Level II or Diploma in Public Administration).

Experience

  • Professional experience in financial management, specifically in Cameralistics or New Municipal Finance (NKF)
  • Proven leadership experience in managing diverse teams and personnel
  • Experience in managing organizational change and transformation processes
  • Experience working with committees and administrative boards
  • Professional background within church or public administration structures is preferred

Languages

German (Fluent)

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.