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 in the Diocese of Münster. Your primary responsibility is to lead and manage all non-pastoral staff, including administrative assistants, musicians, sextons, and facility management personnel. You will act as a strategic partner to the parish priests, relieving them of operational administrative burdens, while advising the church boards on personnel management, budgeting, accounting, and property investments. This position is ideal for a proactive leader who enjoys shaping new organizational profiles and driving large-scale change processes. The role offers a high degree of autonomy and the opportunity to work in a solution-oriented team environment. Attractive benefits include flexible working hours, home office options, a competitive salary under the KAVO framework, and a company pension scheme.
Required Skills
Education
University degree (FH/Bachelor) in Economics, Public Administration, Business Administration, or equivalent qualification (e.g., Administrative Course II / Dipl. Verwaltungswirt/in).
Experience
- Professional experience in financial management, specifically in cameralistics or New Municipal Finance (NKF)
- Proven leadership experience in managing diverse teams and non-pastoral staff
- Experience in managing organizational change and restructuring processes
- Experience working with committees and governing boards
- Professional background in public administration or church-related administrative structures
Languages
Additional
- Identification with the faith, tasks, and goals of the Catholic Church is required. The position is based in Ibbenbüren with a full-time commitment of 39 hours per week.
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