Head of Department for Employment Transitions and Vocational Training | Leiterin bzw. Leiter (w/m/d) des Referates „Sicherung von Beschäftigungsübergangen und berufliche We
Ministerium für Arbeit, Gesundheit und Soziales des Landes NRW
Job Summary
This leadership role within the Ministry of Labor, Health, and Social Affairs of North Rhine-Westphalia focuses on navigating structural labor market changes, including demographic shifts and the transition toward a greener economy. The successful candidate will manage a department dedicated to bridging the gap between job loss and re-employment through vocational training, rather than early retirement. Key responsibilities include developing concepts for employment transfers, managing funding programs like the Just Transition Fund, and improving access to vocational education for specific target groups. You will lead a complex team, steer strategic projects, and engage in high-level negotiations. This position is ideal for an experienced professional with a background in public administration, economics, or social sciences who is eager to shape labor market policy and drive systemic improvements in professional education.
Required Skills
Education
Completed university degree (Master or Diploma) in Public Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, Political Science, or Law (with qualification for judicial office).
Experience
- Professional experience in a leadership capacity or equivalent management function
- Professional experience in vocational education and training preferred
- For existing public sector employees: current status at least grade A 14 or EG 14 TV-L/TVöD
Languages
Additional
- Must meet requirements for leadership appointment under the North Rhine-Westphalia Civil Service Law (§ 21 LBG NRW and § 28 LVO NRW). Must be a German citizen or citizen of an EU member state as per standard public service requirements. Ability to work in a full-time capacity.