Head of Division (Presidential Office) | BBK-2025-065; Referatsleiterin/Referatsleiter (w/m/d) für das Referat S.1 „Präsidialbüro“

Bundesverwaltungsamt

Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Aug 7, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

The Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (BBK) is seeking a dedicated and experienced Head of Division for its Presidential Office in Bonn. This pivotal role involves leading a team of 17 professionals, overseeing the strategic development of the office, and ensuring its future orientation aligns with the BBK's goals. The successful candidate will act as a crucial interface between the agency's leadership and various internal and external stakeholders, coordinating decision-making processes, analyzing complex issues, and providing actionable recommendations. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to national crisis management, foster collaborative relationships, and drive innovation within a dynamic federal authority, ultimately enhancing Germany's resilience to crises.

Required Skills

Education

Second State Examination in Law (with a total score of at least 13 points from both examinations) OR a university degree (Master's, University Diploma) in Economics or Administrative Sciences; alternatively, eligibility for the higher non-technical civil service.

Experience

  • Comprehensive leadership competence, to be demonstrated in the selection process
  • Ideally, proven leadership experience
  • Practical experience in staff unit responsibilities, ideally within a public authority
  • Experience in dealing with various stakeholders is ideal

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Intermediate)

Additional

  • Willingness to undergo an extended security clearance and participate in the BBK's crisis organization. Must be eligible for salary group E 13 TVöD (Bund) or civil service pay grade A 13h.