Head of Internal Services, HR, and Budgeting | Sachgebietsleiter/-in (m/w/d) Personal, Haushalt und Innere Dienste
Landesaufnahmebehörde Niedersachsen - Hauptsitz Land Niedersachsen
Job Summary
As the Head of Internal Services at the Lower Saxony State Reception Authority, you will lead and organize a dedicated administrative department focused on supporting asylum seekers. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve managing fundamental matters in budgeting, procurement, and office management, while ensuring strict compliance with legal regulations. You will oversee contracts, handle complex individual cases involving VAT, and manage public procurement processes. This role is ideal for a professional with a background in public administration who enjoys taking on responsibility and leading a team in a socially relevant environment. The position offers the stability of the German public service (TV-L E 9a or A9 NBesG), flexible working hours with mobile work options, and a comprehensive benefits package including 30 days of vacation and a year-end bonus.
Required Skills
Education
Successfully completed Administrative Course I (Angestelltenlehrgang I/Verwaltungslehrgang I), Administrative Assistant qualification, or vocational training as a Specialist for Office Communication/Office Management within a public sector employer. For civil servants: Qualification for the second entry level of career group 1 in General Services.
Experience
- Professional experience in public administration is preferred
- Initial leadership or management experience is preferred
- Practical experience in occupational health and safety and Lower Saxony State Budget Regulations (LHO)
- Experience in handling grant law and administrative procedures
- Proven track record in organizing administrative workflows and decision-making
Languages
Additional
- Must be eligible for or already hold a civil service status (A9) or meet TV-L E 9a requirements. Willingness to work in a multicultural environment is required. Applicants already in public service must provide consent for personnel file review.