Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf is looking for a

Job ID: J000000661 Start date: next time possible Place of use: Düsseldorf Type of employment: Full-time Organizational unit: Botanical garden Paying group: EGr. 11 TV-L Apply until: 18.09.2026 The Botanical Garden of the Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf is the central unit of the University for Research and Training of Students as well as training of the Department of Staudengärtnerei. With approximately 5,000 plant species on 8 ha, of which 3400 m2 under glass, it contributes to the preservation of endangered species and to the preservation of biodiversity and is open to the population all year round as a place of education, recreation and natural experience. Focusing on applied plant science and biodiversity, he promotes ecological awareness through mediation and public relations and cooperates regionally and regionally in scientific and social projects.

In close cooperation with the management and the horticultural team of the Botanical Gardens, the scientific directorate of the Botanical Gardens as well as the plant cultivation management and the plant sciences of the Department of Biology, you will take over the total horticultural and technical responsibility for the infrastructure, greenhouses, paths, technical facilities, plant cultivation and the management of the gardening team to ensure the tasks of the Botanical Garden and to plan the entire horticultural team. This includes: Operation, maintenance and development of technical infrastructure Planning, coordination and implementation of sustainable maintenance/modernisation measures for technical installations including Participation in new construction and renovation and coordination with internal/external positions (D6, BLB) curative responsibility for the protection and preservation of the partially irretrievable plant population and support of the scientific-strategic garden orientation Ensuring work/transport safety and legal requirements incl. Instructions and training Participation in the organisation of events and action days Personnel and technical/organizational management of the horticultural establishment Leadership and further development of the horticultural/technical staff as well as operational planning and personnel management (time records, medical reports) Ensuring professional care of the scientific collections and show facilities with masters and quality assurance of scientific standards Coordination of personnel use also for research and teaching in coordination with management Participation in personnel planning and selection procedures Budget and resource management medium-term financial planning, budgetary responsibility and management according to commercial principles with management Demand determination, economic procurement and general administrative tasks (e.g. accounting) Support of management in the preservation and development of plant collections

completed (special) university studies or an internationally comparable degree in horticulture, landscape architecture/planning, national care or the like, or comparable technical/garian education (e.g. garden masterin, technicianin) with additional qualification and corresponding professional experience well-founded gardening competence and professional practice, ideally incl. experience in cultivation, reproduction and care of plants and in technical management/facility management (house, irrigation and energy technology); Experience in a Botanical Garden Experience in a position with personal, financial and organizational responsibility as well as strong leadership and planning ability in in interdisciplinary teams Knowledge of relevant legal bases (work protection, visitor safety, environmental, building, plant and species protection law) Business experience (budget planning, procurement) and secure computer skills (MS Office, databases, spreadsheet) Commitment, initiative, team capacity, organisational and communicative skills as well as problem-solving competence and resilience readiness to services outside regular working hours (evening, weekend, holidays, emergencies); good knowledge of German, English of advantage

an indefinite employment, depending on the existence of the personal condition up to the EC 11 TV-L with a 100 % level of employment (parttimely suitable) and regulated working hours for the agreement of profession and private life interesting, versatile and independent work in a creative, interdisciplinary environment of research, teaching, city and citizenship – a green oasis Cooperation with an open-minded, motivated team and careful involvement attractive continuing and continuing training offers as well as a family-friendly working environment Social benefits of the public service (including annual special payment, benefits in kind, occupational pension scheme VBL, collective payment) free parking and good public transport connection The body must be filled in full time at the next possible date. She's indefinite. If the relevant tariff and personal conditions exist, the remuneration shall be governed by the remuneration group EG11 TV-L. For further information on remuneration, see www.finanzverwaltung.nrw.de/bezuezuegetable. Heinrich-Heine-Universität represents the principle of “excellence through diversity”. It has signed the “Charta of Diversity” and successfully participated in the “Chapter of Diversity” audit of the Stifterverband. It is certified as a family-friendly university and aims to promote diversity among its employees. Application of people of all sexes is expressly desired. Applicants for women are preferably taken into account in accordance with the National Equality Act. The application of severely disabled persons and disabled persons is also desirable. In order to take account of severe disability or equality, please provide appropriate documentation. .