Head of Administration and Departmental Management | Verwaltungsleitung mit Option Sachgebietsleitung (m/w/d), Abteilung Veterinärwesen und Lebensmittelü

Kreisverwaltung Gütersloh Personalamt

Gütersloh, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Apr 10, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role serves as the administrative backbone for the Veterinary and Food Supervision Department within the Gütersloh district administration. Day-to-day, you will coordinate personnel matters, manage financial and budget planning, and oversee legal, procurement, and committee affairs. A unique aspect of this position is the opportunity to actively participate in crisis management teams and help establish a new administrative unit, which you are intended to lead in the future. The position offers a high degree of security and professional growth within the public sector, including the potential for promotion to higher salary grades (EG 13/A 13). It is ideal for a structured professional who enjoys strategic coordination and cross-departmental collaboration while contributing to the public welfare of the community.

Required Skills

Education

Master's degree or University Diploma in Public Administration, Law (2nd State Examination), or a comparable qualification; or a Bachelor-level public service degree with readiness for modular qualification.

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in public administration
  • Professional experience in a leadership or management function is preferred
  • Demonstrated experience in financial planning and budget controlling
  • Experience in handling legal, procurement, and contractual matters
  • Experience in personnel coordination and organizational management

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Must be willing to participate in the crisis management team for extraordinary situations. Location is Gütersloh, Germany. Position is suitable for part-time work.